Creative Abandon

Creative Abandon is a new series of classes I am starting about creative process. I decided to use the Meetup format for now to get the word out. The first class will be Saturday, August 4, 2- 4pm at Space in White in NYC.  Here is the Meetup link with all the information on how to join the group. I will also paste it below Please share the info!!
http://www.meetup.com/creative-Abandon/

 
Creativity is an expression of life.  It is a form of communication, as important as spoken language, but all too often we are cut off from this part of ourselves. We are encouraged to draw, paint and dance as children, but as adults we are told that these endeavors are secondary to more practical concerns. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Our ability to transform concepts, ideas, stories or life experience into images, objects, sounds and movement is essential to a full and rich expression of our being. If you feel ready to unleash your creativity, this is a supportive, non-judgmental space for exploration.

“Art is a guarantee of sanity”   -Louise Bourgeois

Exploring your creativity is a process and this will be an ongoing group.  Please feel free to join us no matter where you are with your creativity. The discussions, exercises and explorations will be beneficial to you in all stages of your artistic process, even if you don't have one right now.
There is a $5.00 fee to help pay for the rental of the space.
Here are the basic goals, which we will touch on in each meeting:
-Meet other creative people and be part of a discussion about your creativity and process.
-Explore obstacles to your creativity and find ways to move through them.
-Engage in group and individual exercises to overcome personal hurdles and move closer to your unique vision.
-Learn about tools to help you jump-start your art practice at home.

When I work, I work very fast, but preparing to work can take any length of time. –Cy Twombly

About Michele:
I am a multidisciplinary artist who works with video, performance, sound and installation who has been exhibiting her work since 1997. I have been teaching video production classes at the New School since 2001 and currently am working with people privately as a Creative Coach. I have brought all these years of experience together to work with people and their creative process. I think we are all innately creative and have a unique creative voice to share with the world. I love helping people open the door to their creative life and express themselves freely.  You can read more about my approach here:
http://creativeabandon.blogspot.com/

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