Last Saturday I taught my first altered book workshop at Stage Dor Dance and Performance Space in Sausalito, CA. Eight brave and hearty souls showed up for two and a half hours of creative excellence. I love opening up new vistas to people. I have done this for the past 5 years in teaching Pole Dance, and occasionally in the art studio with friends and family. Doree's AB Page: When Women Come Out to Dance
I now had the opportunity to introduce a group of people to a highly personal and exploratory form of art. I like setting up and providing the structure for someone to move in a different direction, explore a different avenue, and notice how they can alter the path they've chosen to walk (or skip) down.Doree's AB Page: Fresh
I would say that all of my participants were already accustomed to being creative in their lives. Going around the table there was: a dancer and choreographer, a costume designer, a shop instructor, a chiropractor/healer, an aspiring writer, a 16-year old (what 16-year-old girl is not naturally creative?), a graphic designer, a photographer, a circus acrobat. Devan Green's Second Spread and Cut-Out Window
Most of them might disagree with my assigning them these titles, but that's how I see them. These are the sides of themselves through which they either make a living, or actively pursue as a creative outlet. I just showed them a neat way to focus and explore their creativity. I really enjoyed this workshop, and being surrounded by these daring, creative people!
Jen Green's Second Spread with Memorabilia Pockets
And we're so excited we have Virginia coming back to teach us at least once, maybe twice a month! This process is so engaging, I've become totally possessed and obsessed with it. It's intoxicating, especially when you have Virginia's work to look through and get inspired by. I never knew I had all this in me just waiting to explode out - thank you V, for being my coach, my guide, and my muse! /slh
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