Put Your Hands to Work: Less Thinking, More Creating.

A twelve week class to support a sustainable art practice.

Tuesdays, January 6th to March 24th: 6pm - 9pm

Put Your Hands to Work was developed to support artists of all skill levels, disciplines and mediums who have a strong desire to create their own sustainable artistic practice within a supportive community. 

Over the course of twelve weeks we will meet weekly to develop habits that support your artistic practice by discussing a variety of curated topics, engaging in creative activities, and setting weekly goals. 

One of the most essential skills you will develop throughout the class and beyond, is learning how a sketchbook is a tool to record ideas regardless of drawing ability. Through discussions and exercises we will learn how a sketchbook helps you to find your voice and create a backlog of ideas for future inspiration. As part of this class you will be provided with a pocket sketchbook. 

What you can expect in each class:

• Group check-in on progress of goals and assignments from prior week.

• Guided discussion on focus of the week.

• Focused weekly activities and information to support artistic practice.

• Weekly intention setting and goals to support your practice

Examples of weekly topics:

• How a sketchbook is your most valuable tool 

• Sometimes shit breaks and how to respond

• Evils of overthinking and perfectionism

• Consistency creates inspiration

• Making what you want to make, not what you think you should make

• Challenging viewers and yourself

• Creating assignments outside of an academic setting

• Going beyond your medium

• Small work is important

• Building good habits

Date: Tuesdays January 6th to March 24th

Time: 6am - 9pm

Location: Classes hosted in my home studio in Portland, Oregon’s Foster Powell neighborhood. Exact address provided via email.

Class size up to 6 people.

First Round Discount: Students who sign up for the inaugural run of this class will receive a $100 discount. 

Class Policies:

• Classes are nonrefundable and there are no makeup classes.

• Students who wish to cancel with at least seven day notice prior to the first class, can receive credit for equal value that can be applied to future classes and / or online shop.