Level: all

Mondays

Nov 27 - Dec 11

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Instructor: Michelle Rothwell

Fee: $90

Description:

Both Neuroscience and Mysticism confirm that there exists an optimum state-of-mind for all stages of the creative process, including harnessing inspiration, analyzing opportunities, cultivating original ideas, developing techniques, or producing and disseminating work.

Now you can discover a simple-yet-powerful process that can transform your creative practice which takes as little as 5 minutes a day. In this highly experiential class, you’ll explore inspiring, effective methods that can revitalize your creative process.

Small improvements in your daily routine can help you achieve higher states of conscious awareness and strengthen the relationship between your deepest desires, your sense of purpose, and your ability to take meaningful creative action.

A holistic approach to Creativity can help you remove creative blocks, reawaken inspiration, and sharpen cognitive thinking. Learn how to use acoustic meditation, simple body-awareness movements, and other stimulating sensory-based exercises to train your brain-waves for optimum Creativity.

 

Student’s setup at home/office/studio to optimize class experience:

  • A dedicated quiet space where you will not be disturbed by housemates, children, pets, phones or other interruptions.
  • A computer or laptop. Smartphones and tablets also work.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • Good audio capability: high-fidelity speakers with a subwoofer, or high-quality headphones or earbuds.
  • A comfortable chair, yoga mat, or meditation cushion. While sitting on the floor is preferable for some, a chair may also be used. There are safe and comfortable options for everyone.
  • Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.
  • A ‘light’ stomach. (At least 3 hours since a meal or alcohol, 1 ½ hours since a snack or smoking). No eating or drinking of anything but water during the online session.
  • A large sketch pad at least 11 X 14” up to 18 X 24”.
  • A journal or notebook and a pen.
  • Markers, colored pencils, or crayons.

About the Instructor:

“Helping people to explore their Creativity, conquer their limitations, and experience deep creative fulfillment is the most important work of my life. As a practicing artist and teacher, I have come to realize a personal path of creative engagement and joy that I did not know was even possible. Allow me to share my discoveries and realizations that can benefit you so profoundly.”

Michelle Rothwell is an Associate Professor of Art, Media, and Design. She has nearly 20 years of experience as a college professor and mentor. During her career in academia, she created multiple degree programs for several colleges and universities, designed dozens of courses, and mentored hundreds of students and peers. She is the founder of the Game Art, BFA program at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA.

Mrs. Rothwell’s professional experience spans several creative fields. She has served in a wide range of professional roles, including Director of Information Architecture, Interaction/Interface/Experience Designer, Virtual Reality Researcher, Product Developer, Design Consultant, and Freelancer. Her client list includes DuPont, Proctor & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Merrill Lynch, AstraZeneca, SAP, Qwest Communications and Unisys.

In 2015, Michelle designed and launched the Holistic Creativity system. It combines her experience in art, media, and design with 20+ years of experience devoted to ancient Spiritual-healing and Mindfulness modalities.

Michelle is a practicing Fine Artist whose work has been shown nationally in solo, juried, and group shows. Her original, hyper-realistic Virtual-Sculptures and Environments are developed using 3D computer graphics, the same software programs used to produce Video Games, Visual Effects in film, and 3D Printed forms.

Artist Bio, Gallery, and full CV available at: www.michellerothwell.org