An intensive, interactive workshop with a practical side, to help aspiring writers, artists, other creatives who long to claim an artistic identity and launch and sustain an artistic practice. You will achieve fresh insights into your 'why' and 'how.' Read on to learn more!
“I loved how deep this workshop went.”
“Extremely healing…lovingly forced me to look within myself and investigate the reasons for and sources of my self-doubt, self-sabotage, and my restricting of creativity and artistic endeavors. I feel more empowered and motivated.”
“Amy creates a no-judgment zone.”
“Great job creating a space where we felt comfortable sharing.”
“It was beautiful to watch the group grow and claim space.”
“The work-play booklet was organized perfectly, really providing an introspective experience.”
“The workshop really required me to ask and answer difficult questions but ultimately led to a breakthrough.”
“Thank you for helping me manifest my creative life.”
“Thank you for the space to listen and to learn.”
“I loved that I was allowed and prompted to introspect on what art and creativity means to me.”
“A lot of healing for myself and the group took place.”
“CLARITY.”
"This forced me to confront all my doubts, where they were coming from, and how to move past it and forward. Hearing others talk about similar doubts was freeing and gave me perspective."
"Every exercise was thought-provoking and appropriate for any type of artist. I came away from the session with new insights into some of my anxiety behaviors concerning my writing processes."
"It really got me thinking about my path as a writer and my roadblocks. "
“It helped me to rethink my creative purpose and I would absolutely recommend it to others.”
“I love how interactive the workshop was! I feel motivated to make writing a priority in my life and be more intentional about creating a writing practice outside of journaling.”
“Amy touched on individual vulnerabilities respectfully when people shared a fear or doubt.”
Adults of any age who long to become artists (in any form), but feel afraid or psychologically blocked from doing so. This is also for established artists who shy away from taking deeper risks in their artistic practices, and who need encouragement to do so.
Discover that you are not alone with your doubts! Learn ways to shift your mindset to grapple with doubt--and keep creating. You will leave feeling supported, encouraged, and inspired. You'll also take away new tools and fresh perspective on your artistic practice and goals.
Probing questions to jump-start insights into your creative process, personal reflections, group brainstorming, space to write--and draw! Draft your creative mission statement. Examine your allies and adversaries. And leave this work(play)shop feeling energized and better understanding your own creativity!
Artists often feel alone and unappreciated. Here, you'll join fellow artists in a safe space where we share concerns, challenges, and aspirations--and leave feeling inspired!
I run this in person for organizations, nonprofits, and artist groups by request. Standard fee is $25 per head. In some cases, I waive the fee. Minimum participants: 8. Maximum is 16.
Contact Amy through this website or directly.
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