Who is this class for? ​
 

• Artists, makers, creators & designers looking for fresh perspectives to transform their creative practice
   

• Creative people in a transitional state in their creative practice wanting discussion around changing and evolving 
   

• Creative people who want to learn more about how to use creative twists on your aesthetic and medium to expand out your practice in new directions

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What is this workshop about? 

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This 2 hour Zoom workshop is about supporting artists and makers of all mediums to identify the heart of their creative practice and pathways for expanding out in exciting new directions. Through lecture, exercises, and conversation you will gain new perspectives, tangible tools and inspiration for finding solace in transitioning and expanding your business and allowing your authentic creative expression space to take you down new paths. You will gain pdf handouts to work on after class for further study and have time to ask questions in the last half of the class.

 

Who is your host?  My name is Lise (A Portuguese nickname, pronounced just like "Lizzie") have experience as a maker in handmade production, working in direct-to-consumer online retail, freelance, confronting design theft, hiring assistants, wholesale, consignment, custom commissions, craft fairs, working under contract, and publishing a craft book in 2020. I pass on the wisdom I have learned from study and experience for over 10 years as an independent freelance artist, small business owner, artist, and author. 

 

After 45 minutes of lecture and interactive exercises, we will have a group discussion with our special guest, artist, small business owner, and author Sarah K Benning. An artist and DIY designer working within the realm of contemporary embroidery, Sarah creates of one of a kind hand stitched artworks, thoughtfully designed DIY kits and patterns. She creates innovative new ways to expand and combine embroidery with other mediums and artistic formats as a fine artist, craftsperson, teacher, and small business owner.

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The workshop, including an open Q & A. will last approximately 2 hours. You will leave with a pdf for further study.

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(You can see the other classes in the Workshop Series on the series page HERE -- Classes are discounted when enrolling in the Lecture & Library package HERE

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Class Goals:

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• Identify your unique creative signature that is the foundation of your practice
   

• Gain ideas for how to innovate and expand upon your skills, talents and perspectives
   

• Work through exercises to help you think differently about your creative practice
   

• Discuss our obstacles and learn new approaches, through a Q&A conversation with our guest​

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Logistical Notes:

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1. You will be sent the Zoom Link and any other necessary class details via email a few days before class begins

2. Recordings of the class are sent within 48 hours after the live class and only made available for 30 days after the live class.

3. There are no class refunds unless the class is cancelled due to unforeseen events, please familiarize with Zoom prior to the class because refunds are not given if you have technical difficulties. It is recommended to use Zoom on your laptop not a mobile device because the mobile app does not give you full capabilities to view/participate. 

4. Although classes are structured interactively, you do not have to have your camera on during class. You can choose to interact or just observe. 

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