For years, I had creative practices – writing, drawing, taking classes – on my to-do lists but I hardly ever got around to actually doing them. I would start off with a good plan and it would quickly fall by the wayside. Or I would have some external pressure – a collaboration or a deadline […]
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Creativity as process not a product
I think that one of the big challenges with relaxing with your creativity is the idea that you actually have to make something. Sure, creative people make things all the time and it’s fun to have a tangible result for your efforts, the product is not the point. You can be creative in service of […]
Reminder: Relaxing Creativity: April 24
Monday, April 247:30-9:30PMThe Annex in Mount PearlCost: $15(free scholarship places available – just ask for one!) I’m calling this a workshop but really we’re going to be playing around with the creative process and finding ways to relax. I’ve got a few teeny projects for you to try and I’m hoping you’ll be willing to […]
All Kinds of Creative Fun: Upcoming Workshops
In the next two weeks, I’m leading THREE different events to help you ease into your creativity. As usual, these are NOT going to be intense, demanding sessions that push you out of your comfort zone. I prefer to COAX people into giving their creativity a little more room and I encourage them to EXPAND […]
Workshop: The (Short) Story of You – March 31, 2021
I’m thrilled to be working with Business & Arts NL and artsUNITE / UNITÉ des arts to help artists of all kinds ease their stress around writing bio statements. It seems like artists are pretty comfortable expressing themselves in all kinds of ways but, when it comes to writing about themselves, things get awkward. I […]