Natasha Reilly-Moynihan (my co-teacher) and I just finished round one of the course and couldn't be happier--students were inspired, teachers were humbled, and all reconnected with joyful, childlike creativity on a daily basis. Sound like fun? Well, we have good news! The original version of The Creative Playground will return soon, followed by a sequel course with all new prompts.
If you're interested, you can go ahead and pre-register with the PayPal "Buy Now" button. Or, if you'd like to be notified when we've set a date, as well as hear about other upcoming courses we're teaching, you can sign up for our mailing list (see the form below). Your information is safe with us and will never be given to anyone else.
What you get . . .
- twenty daily color-splashing, routine-busting, art-making, dream-shaking prompts for joyful creative expression
- twenty accompanying journal-writing prompts to deepen your experience and find meaning behind the lighthearted fun
- eight inspiring videos to encourage you to laugh, think, and dream
- help creating your "Playbook," a scrapbook-like journal and workspace that will accompany you throughout your journey and remain as a treasured keepsake
- daily interaction (optional) in a private community space, where we can all share our assigned artwork and projects
- close personal attention and encouraging feedback from Natasha and myself in that same community forum
- permanent archives of all discussions and prompts
What students are saying . . .
- "I am so not ready for this class to end! It has been a total blast!" --Elizabeth, Japan
- "You guys are coming up with not just 'art prompts' but daily practices that I can see doing forever." --Maureen, South Dakota
- "The beauty of this [prompt] is that now that I have done it, I just want to do it again. (And again.)" --Angela, Illinois
- "I've learned that it is PURE JOY to buddy up on the journey of life, with other creative beings . . . and take classes side by side with them, even when they are spread all across the globe." --Maureen, South Dakota
As seen on . . .
kind over matter
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Details . . .
- course costs $60 USD, tax included
- session two will run soon (date to be announced)
- enrollment is limited to ensure close personal attention from both teachers and a safe, comfortable environment
- daily prompts will be posted early every morning, but you can work at your own pace and post responses any time, day or night
- if you experience technical difficulties or personal emergency that keeps you from participating (after purchase), we will gladly offer you free registration in the next session
- minimal computer skills needed (discussion forum is much like e-mailing; we can help every step along the way)
- no artistic training required; our prompts are designed to be fun for all skill levels (we focus on creative process, not just an end product)
- questions? Contact PersistentGreen(at)gmail(dot)com
Come join us!
The Creative Playground will reconnect you with your inner wild child--you know, the one who secretly begs you to get your hands dirty and spend time playing. Remember how freeing and soul-stirring those childhood arts and crafts projects were? We'll tap into that same boundless energy and creative expression. You can feel safe in our limited-enrollment community setting, where we will all explore and experiment and re-discover an innate sense of artistry. You'll be amazed at the creations springing to life from your own hands.
As we stumble through our days, working and following our usual routines, it's easy to lose our creative sparkle. What gave you joy as a child? What made you feel free and confident and filled with wonder? Natasha and I have worked to bring these qualities to life in our course, so that YOU can remember and experience those feelings all over again. We want to help you incorporate childlike play and creative exploration into your everyday life--not just during our class, but long after.
Come play with us! Pre-register now, or sign up below with our mailing list to be notified when our date is set. Thanks so much (your inner wild child will thank you, too)!
Pre-register now . . .
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About Natasha . . .
Natasha, also known as “Creative Nacho,” has been writing since the day her mom put a journal in her hand at age four. She received her MFA in writing from the New School in New York City before spending time as Marketing and Development Director for a nonprofit and later as freelance writer, creating promotional materials for small businesses. Natasha assisted in creating original curriculum pieces for a private school in Manhattan before being invited to teach writing and editing workshops for some of the students. She has taught writing and photojournalism workshops for teenagers and written for publications such as Family Circle, Latina, Lifetips and MediaBistro. In addition, one of her pieces lives in the Library of Congress. In 2009, she made her dream come true of making a living doing both crafting and writing together when she opened DoodleStar, her personal creative playground. When she’s not playing professionally, she can be found playing at home with her mischievous husband and lovable daughter they like to call Doodle.
About Amanda . . .
Amanda Fall, also known as “Persistent Green,” is only now letting her inner wild child come out and play. She was a serious and painfully shy little girl for the most part, except for the occasional eccentricity like refusing to take off her rainbow-colored swimsuit. She did, however, love to play games of imagination, along with reading anything she could get her hands on, writing, drawing, and creating elaborate doll-worlds. After sixteen years of homeschooling, Amanda graduated early and earned her GED. She discovered a passion for the visual arts at Black Hills State University, eventually graduating magna cum laude in 2007 with an art major and sociology minor. She is a long-time member of the nationally recognized writer’s group Bearlodge Writers, and her award-winning writing and artwork have appeared in numerous publications and exhibits. She lives with her husband and oddball cat in Spearfish, South Dakota, working full-time as artist and writer. Amanda owns and operates Persistent Green, a small business with big heart that offers wildly colorful handmade goods and artwork.
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