Level: all

Mondays

Oct 30 - Nov 13

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Instructor: Michelle Rothwell

Fee: $90

Description:

To achieve or maintain a sustainable, thriving creative practice, you may need to mend the “Broken Artist” that dwells inside you. Many of us have suffered so many disappointments and difficulties —both small and large— that we are left with what we call a “damaged heart” or “inner child” that needs repair.

We may have struggled for years to overcome criticisms, or even outright assaults, to our creative identity, efforts, and outcomes. We may yearn for the significant portion of our artistic desire, inner strength, and creative potency that appears to have been lost.

The journey to restore our Creative Potential will follow a “crooked path” that renews our hopes and dreams, as well as engages our challenges and shortcomings. It is an inner journey of earnest self-discovery, where we must face fearlessly the heroic tests we find there.

Fortunately, there is a holistic process —Holistic Creativity— to follow that will help you heal your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Body and restore you to wholeness. If you undertake this creative journey with devotion and discipline, you can repair and restore the inner wellspring that fuels your artistic capabilities. Expand your current horizons and reach amazing new possibilities!

This highly interactive, small-sized class provides ample opportunity for you to receive personalized attention, while learning to engage the universal principles of healing that impact all creative people.

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 is best. Smartphones and tablets will also work.
  • A stable high-speed internet connection.
  • Good audio reproduction: high-fidelity speakers with a subwoofer, or high-quality headphones or earbuds.
  • A comfortable chair, yoga mat, or meditation cushion. Some may prefer the floor, while some may need a chair. 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 and no drinking except water is suggested during each 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