Catherine Rees

This course is for anyone wishing to discover, unblock or expand their creativity in whatever field or medium. Maybe you’ve always longed to be able to draw or paint, write or compose music.

The course  is based on the international best seller by Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way , the underlying belief of which is that we are all creative and that it is never too late to start working on creativity.

 The Artist’s Way helps demystify the creative process by making it part of  daily life. It tackles self-doubts, self-criticism and helps dispel the “I’m not talented enough” conditioning that holds many people back.

“Most of us have no idea of our real creative height. We are much more gifted than we know. My tools help to nurture those gifts.”   Julia Cameron

Completing the course as part of a group can be supportive and fun.  Group members act as “believing mirrors”, midwifing each other’s creative dreams. 

The ten weekly sessions are a mixture of talking and doing, and include looking at some of the blocks which may be standing in the way of full creative expression. Students should expect to spend some time on activities outside of class time.

Each week there will be an opportunity to experiment with different art materials  in creative exercises. No artistic experience is necessary, just a willingness to allow your “inner artist” to play.

Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. “  Pablo Picasso

 

For  information about forthcoming courses and workshops, including cost, please see schedule or  contact Catherine.

Students will need a copy of the book to attend the course. ISBN:0330343580

What previous course participants have said:

“I’ve tried to follow the book on my own several times but never got far. This time it’s been a wonderful journey and I’m discovering so much about myself that surprises and impresses me: I do actually have some creative talent after all!”

“Very rarely, if ever have I considered myself in the way the Artists Way has allowed me to.  Having done years of care work,  I’ve given this  devotion to others but not myself,  and that feeling is wonderful. ”

 

 “I love it – I love her. She is wise and full of experience. When you do as she suggests, you cannot fail to get results.”

 

 ”It’s a tool to assist you in having an amazing life – seeps into your work, relationships, home life, and enriches everything.”

    

“I really enjoyed the mini projects and exercises – I felt very challenged towards the end – feels like I have birthed my creative self.”

“Never before have I been allowed to indulge my creative spirit with this level of support, a dollop of practicality, layers of inspiration, sprinkles of sweetness and lashings of results.”

“A collection of gems. Julia Cameron is close to a timeless ancient wisdom and imparts the knowledge with clarity and in an accessible manner.” 

“Without the support of the group  I doubt whether I would have completed the book – or if I had, it would not have been as beneficial as sharing it with others –  hearing of their similar challenges at being who or what they want to be. “