Creative Bookclub

The Artists Way Bookclub

(& Peer Support Group)

This Spring join a friendly and supportive creative book club where we will follow The Artists Way by Julia Cameron, over 14 weeks, meeting online weekly to discuss the chapters, tasks, ah-ha moments and how we are moving forward creatively.

Using tools set out in the book alongside some creative coaching methods, we will explore creative yearning and blocks using journaling and Artist Dates.

Monday’s 10-11am GMT, Online

Starts 17th March for 14 weeks (excluding UK School Holidays)

Sliding scale pricing: £120/£140/£160 for the full 14 week block. Places are limited.

DEADLINE TO BOOK 15TH MARCH

Reawaken your creativity and unlock what is keeping you stuck by joining a supportive group of creative-parents each following and sharing in our journey as we go. We will follow the path set out by the book and use the weekly sessions to reflect and share our thoughts, challenges, and successes in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. The course will include: weekly reading, daily writing practice (morning pages), writing exercises, a weekly self-directed 'Artist Date'.

Please note: You will also need to purchase or borrow the book “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron in advance of the first week. There may also be additional costs associated with your chosen writing/art materials and your choice of Artist’s Date each week but as this is self-directed you can set your own budget.

17 March, 10am. The first meeting will be a relaxed Introduction to The Artists Way and the tools we’ll work on. I’ll go through exactly what to expect from the group, setting our group ideals and answer any questions you might have.
Join me for a free online info session on Mon 10th March (sign up link above).
Recovering a Sense of Safety – New ways to approach your creative practice, acknowledging and working around any fears.
Recovering a Sense of Identity – Time for some self-reflection, with a focus on your personal needs, desires, interests, and boundaries.
Recovering a Sense of Power - Opening up your ideas, experimentation and inspiration. Letting go of old ideas and stuck emotions and taking back control by trusting that you have the answers and power to influence change.
Recovering a Sense of Integrity - Checking in with your progress so far, noticing what's changing and what you feel. Becoming more aware of your personal beliefs outside of any external influences.
Recovering a Sense of Possibility – Thinking about your potential. What if it was unrestricted by limits you or others place on yourself? Examining where you are putting limits and why.
Recovering a Sense of Abundance – Having hope and belief that you are always looked after. How certain attitudes can limit you, learning how expressing your creativity, trusting in your gifts and money are related.
Recovering a Sense of Connection – Connecting with your dreams and desires. Rediscovering your interests by learning to be more open and receptive to your intuition.
Recovering a Sense of Strength – Rejections, criticism, failure - all of these take their toll and can bruise our sense of value as an artist. Thinking about ways to turn these into positives and see how they could offer guidance and help. Understanding your network and those who respect and support you most.
Recovering a Sense of Compassion – what are your emotional blocks when it comes to your creativity. Where do they come from, what happens when we feel fear, shame and lack of enthusiasm? How do we relearn to be kind to ourselves?
Recovering a Sense of Self Protection – Examining creative flow, allowing vulnerability and the unknown to emerge, looking at all the ways we find to procrastinate and avoid feeling vulnerable.
Recovering a Sense of Autonomy – Learning how to accept your unique strengths as an artist, nurturing yourself and knowing growth is ongoing. Pride in your work and autonomy and ownership of what you do.
Recovering a Sense of Faith – Knowing this is a long journey and a process, taking action towards your own ideas and desires. Being ready for the adventure of taking first steps and being comfortable (even excited!) in the unknown.
End of course reflections - This final session will allow time for reflections and sharing between the group members.