Study Group

"Study group is not always easy – it's sweet, deep, touching, profound, sad, hilarious, joyous and much more."
– Sarah Oblinger.._

Study Groups are virtual communities of people dedicated to exploring process art in an ongoing way. We know that it can be very challenging to make time for your creative life as well as face the inevitable voices of criticism and discouragement that can arise when painting on your own.

Through bi-monthly group phone calls, a private interactive blog and individual connection with the facilitator you will receive the encouragement you need to develop and maintain a creative practice. You can participate wherever you live, because you'll keep in touch with the group through the Internet, email and phone.
We value the presence, vitality and aliveness that participants experience in the studio. Study Group is a way to bring your workshop discoveries home with you -- to live the painting process out into life. Study Group encourages you to keep connected to what is true and authentic, to grow your capacity for living creatively and wakefully.

Details:

• Study group meets for 3 months at a time and is led by a senior facilitator of the Painting Experience.
• Fee: $350. ($75 discount for continuing study group participants.)
• Prior attendance in a Painting Experience workshop is highly recommended but not essential. If you haven’t attended one of our workshops before we require an interview with the facilitator to ensure that the experience is what you are looking for.
• Group size is usually 6-8 participants.
• Prior to the group start date you will receive an invitation from the facilitator to join the group blog. Technical support is provided -- fear not, the blog is fun and easy to use
• As a participant in Study Group, you will have the option of connecting with the facilitator once a month to discuss your paintings and process individually, and by sending your images by email.
  

Learn More....see Frequently Asked Questions.

Next Group: February 7 - May 1, 2012 (Registration deadline January 31, 2012)

Facilitator: Annie Rousseau

Fee: $350 ($75 discount for continuing study group participants))

Register: Online (or by check) Deposit: $100

Read Annie Rousseau's article on her experience leading Study Groups.

"Study Group is so important to me. It really helps me stay dedicated to my creative process
and to work regularly. Study Group keeps me from feeling isolated and gives me
courage to stay with the process."

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