Experiments in Creativity: PART ONE - Weekly Exercises

(ONLINE CLASS)

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Ideas for art and writing can come from absolutely anywhere if you allow them to. This creative generation class will put that to the test through a series of experiments in creative problem-solving, spontaneous/chance-based play, and other exploratory prompts that challenge you to work outside your normal modes and investigate how the creative brain works. Prior to the start of this series of classes, participants will receive a list of materials to gather. In-class exercises and weekly assignments will ask you to work with these materials in various ways, including an opportunity to create collaboratively at a distance. You’ll also keep a weekly journal detailing your personal process and ideas about creativity. As support for this process, we will read and discuss essays by artists and writers about the creative process. Creators working in any medium are welcome, though you will be asked at times to cross genres. Also welcome is anyone who feels that they are “not a creative person.” This class is designed to help you find the creative spark within, so I request that you refrain from any use of Ai generation in your weekly assignments (unless specified in the instructions).

 

Sundays, January 19, 26, and February 2, 9, 16, 23

4pm-6pm Central Time

Limited to 12 participants. (Classes are live online via Zoom. Sessions will be recorded and available to all participants for one week after each class, but this class is a small group experience best engaged with in person.)

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$250 for six sessions (or $400 total if registering for both Experiments Part One and Two)

To register or ask questions about the class, email: coleman.stevenson@outlook.com

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Experiments in Creativity: PART TWO - The Big Project

(ONLINE CLASS)

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Craving that feeling of being dedicated to an extended creative project but feeling short on ideas or motivation? Join this small group workshop and get something started, progressed, and completed (or at least well on its way) in six weeks. In this workshop, you’ll receive prompts to spark ideas, support for concept development, weekly deadlines to keep you accountable to your project, reading materials to inspire you, and group critique and sharing of resources that will strengthen your work. The majority of required materials will be determined by each participant as your project concept solidifies, but you will also need an oracle deck and a blank journal/sketchbook that is dedicated to this project. This course is open to creatives working in any genre. It is not necessary to have taken my Experiments Part One, but it might be a good way to stretch your creative muscles before undertaking a larger project, especially if you are newly returning to a regular practice.

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Sundays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6

4pm-6pm Central Time

Limited to 12 participants. (Classes are live online via Zoom. Sessions will be recorded and available to all participants for one week after each class, but this class is a small group experience best engaged with in person.)

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$250 for six sessions (or $400 total if registering for both Experiments Part One and Two)

To register or ask questions about the class, email: coleman.stevenson@outlook.com

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​​​​​Personal Oracles

(ONLINE CLASS)

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Ever take out your cards to read and wish they were speaking more specifically to your life? In this class, we will create truly personal oracles, decks that come directly from us – our experiences, cultures, thoughts, fears, hopes – to communicate back to us immediately relevant information for self-study, problem solving, and spellwork. We’ll begin by discussing what makes an oracle deck function, then design a system that can be personalized by each participant in the class—your life and your art in the cards. In the weeks that follow, we will explore some basic principles of visual design and how they can help you communicate your ideas most effectively. You'll interact with other participants as your visual system develops, and have an opportunity to test your completed oracles out in readings with others. Each student will leave this 8-week class with a completed 10-card oracle deck and accompanying guide booklet for personal use (or to build on further if the aim is to eventually publish a deck for use by others).

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This class is ideal for artists who want to explore the esoteric and magicians who want to broaden their creative practices in connection with their occult craft. No specific artistic or magical background is required for this class, but some prior experience reading cards will be helpful (beginner level is fine). Artist materials are the choice of each student; participants are welcome to design digitally or using any tangible medium they like (paint, collage, illustration, etc.). Materials and scale will be discussed during the first session.

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Dates and time TBA.​

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