As a practicing visual artist, writer and designer who has taught creative process for 20 years now (gawd that makes me sound old!), developing one's powers of observation is a practice and skill that sets your work apart from the pack.

Observation, in service with a daily (or at least highly regular creative practice) is a kind of super-hero tool for achieving creative results whatever it is you're doing: trying to figure out your creative calling; sketching out a new project or business plan; finally writing your book or making your film; or simply wanting to make some headway on any idea that's got you stymied.

Lest this sound too serious, well, it is, and it isn't. In this workshop we will get out all manner of paper surfaces and construct mini-journals (a potentially addictive process that may make you wary of ever buying another mass-produced notebook).

Mini-journals are a delight to behold and work in. Their very essence beckons creative acts in regular, organized, simplified fashion. Mini-journals are a tactile splendor for both sides of your brain, another key for creative minds in getting off it and getting things done.

Once we construct our books, we will romp with creative abandon through some tried and true processes for keeping your creative channel open, alive, happy, and well-nourished by developing your own super-hero powers of observation. Prepare to be delighted.

p.s. Depending upon how fast you work, you'll come away with a stack of blank mini-journals. These are awesome treasures for sharing with your arty friends...if you are able to part with them!

Registration includes a mini-journal how-to guidebook, plus abundant materials to play with. Hey, I've gotta share my paper addiction with someone!

Space is limited to about 10 or so (this is my home studio). So sign up quick! This is a great opportunity to have some individual coaching about your creative process, not afforded in larger venues.

It's easy to register: just click on the Buy Now button on the upper left, and you will be taken to Paypal to complete your transaction.