Unleash Your Inner Artist

Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while know how much I love The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I discovered this book when I took a "creativity circle" at Tranquil Space Yoga a few years back, and am happy to say that the studio is offering another such circle, kicking off later this month (first meeting date: January 28). Unfortunately, it's open to women only; men, don't let this keep you from reading the book!

More info, from the Tranquil Space site:

"and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - anais nin

do you long for more fun, more flair, more focus, more creativity? spend four sunday afternoons in the new year with kimberly wilson reviving your spirit, unleashing your inner artist, taking action toward the life you desire, and relishing in a supportive circle with other like-minded women. during our time together, we will work through the bestseller the artist’s way by julia cameron, while also playing with concepts from 12 secrets of highly creative women by gail mcmeekin and kimberly's book, hip tranquil chick. we will also be setting creative goals, practicing yoga, and participating in artistic play.

for insight into the program, read below:

"thanks again for running such a wonderful group. the artist's way has really changed my life of late. since it started i have sent out a new book proposal, gotten into digital video, and started a children's book with a friend who is an artist. what an amazing yield!"

"thank you, the circle has truly enriched my life. it was a safe, fun environment to start exploring some hard issues — and i finally got to read that damn book that was sitting and gathering dust on my book shelf for so many years! the women in the group were also wonderful. all in all, it really made living in dc better for me — i feel like i'm not alone in my journey to creativity and joy."

"i realize all i have done over the course of the circle that i probably wouldn't have done if i hadn't been prompted or encouraged by the group. camping in the woods, attending various retreats, made some great friends. i feel like i've made enormous leaps and bounds in other ways. i like where the process has taken me, and am looking forward to seeing where else i might go."

materials needed: the artist's way by julia cameron, 12 secrets of highly creative women by gail mcmeekin, hip tranquil chick by kimberly wilson, journal and/or sketchbook, yoga mat.

4-week intensive on sundays: january 28, february 11, 25, and march 11, 4:30pm-7pm, $275. to register: sign up online or call 202.223.9642. limited space available, early registration encouraged.

I highly encourage you to give this a shot.

*Read about my experience with The Artist's Way in one of my guest posts on Kimberly's Hip Tranquil Chick blog (you'll see that I was scheduled to lead a creativity circle last fall - alas, no one signed up! but i definitely hope to do this at some point....)