6 Week "The Artist Way" Workshop

THE ARTIST’S WAY

a 6-week course

Cost: $180

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Course Description:

Participants will be introduced to the creative discovery method known as, The Artist’s Way. Written by Julia Cameron, this book will be the basis for the course as participants are guided in how to make the most of the writing exercises for creative self-discovery and breakthrough. Artful exercises such as collage, watercolor, and mixed-media will be employed to enrich the lessons. This is a discussion-driven course that includes writing and art exercises.

Learning Outcomes :

Participants will gain a firm knowledge of the framework of

The Artist’s Way and the main tools the book offers:

· Writing practices and morning pages

· Nurturing our creative self with artist dates

· Practical tips and techniques to identify and dissolve creative blocks

· Introduction of mixed-media techniques including collage and watercolor

Week One :

Introduction

Basic Principles

Morning pages and artist’s dates

Writing  Exercise

Week Two:

Recovering a Sense of Identity

Self-doubts and sabotage

Affirmations

Crazy makers and Nurturers

Writing  Exercise

Collage Exercise

Week Three:

Recovering a Sense of Safety

Protecting your inner artist

Mindfulness

The power of daydreaming

Writing  Exercise

Creative Exercise

Week Four:

Recovering a Sense of Integrity

New self-awareness

A deeper dive into Morning pages vs journaling

Virtue Trap Quiz

Creative Exercise

Week Five:

Recovering a Sense of Possibility

Un-limiting Limitless Source

Losing the fear of intimacy

Empowered Vulnerability and creativity

Writing Exercise

Creative Exercise

Week Six:

Recovering a Sense of Abundance

Frivolity and extravagance

Write your money story

Creative Living and lifestyle

Writing Exercise

Creative Exercise

Required Materials :

· A copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

· A journal, notebook or art journal

Art materials are included in this course

Suggested  Further Reading:

· Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert

· The Art of Aliveness, by Flora Bowley

· Art and Fear, by David Bayles and Ted Orland

· Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown

About your Facilitator:

Pamela Sue Johnson has been a student of The Artist’s Way for nearly 15 years. She has been a participant as well as a facilitator of this method and has taught dozens of people how to make the most of this proven method for creative discovery and breakthrough.

Pamela is a full-time art maker, art seller, and art instructor in Vancouver, Washington. “I consider myself a creative provocateur,” says Pamela. “I like to provoke people toward a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them through artful self-expression.”

Pamela may be contacted through her website or pamelasuejohnson11@gmail.com

For more info about this workshop please reach out to angela.swanson48@gmail.com