{"product_id":"artistic-un-blocking-book-club-a-season-of-creative-reset-gathering","title":"Artistic Un-Blocking Book Club:  A Season of Creative Reset \u0026 Gathering","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeeling just kind of Bleh? Looking for inspiration and motivation, and a little less frustration in the creative process?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUn-block your creative soul by joining us for a season-long reading, discussion and application of the seminal artist self-help book, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Artists Way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven better? Book club gatherings feature\u003cstrong\u003e exclusive hands-on experiences with Terracotta's incoming art forms and workshops, before anyone else!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The essential principle [of The Artist's Way] is that \u003cstrong\u003ecreativity is part of the natural order of life. Life is energy, you see - pure creative energy..\u003c\/strong\u003e. Creativity is God's gift to us, and the only way we can repay this gift, really, is to use it\"-- Julia Cameron, author of The Artists Way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published in 1992, this classic is often credited as being \"life changing\" by artists of all mediums and beliefs. The book and its practices speak to creatives of all abilities, even those who have never considered themselves an artist before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCameron takes the view that \u003cstrong\u003ecreativity is an inherently spiritual practice, unrelated to religion and religious beliefs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the strategies, philosophy and practices outlined in this book have gone on to influence arts and writing education and artist practices and other books from other authors over the last 30-plus years.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a professor of English and Journalism 2005-2009, Candace Baltz helped undergraduate students build their writing skills and confidence by introducing them to  The Artists Way practices.  At the time, students became enthusiastic and devoted followers of some of the strategies outlined in the book, and she still hears from former students who have kept up the practice ever since. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this book club, we will gather one Sunday afternoon per month to sip and dish the tea of our creative healing journeys, swap stories and suggestions, and craft a yet-un-released-to-the-public workshop project. All supplies, materials, tools, teas and snacks included. Space is limited.  A limited number of used books are available to borrow as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGathering Days:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Sunday Each Month in Pullman, 3pm-5pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e May 17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAug. 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSept. 13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOct. 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNov. 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDec.13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terracotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49009980571890,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/9109\/2210\/files\/IMG_6565.jpg?v=1706384761","url":"https:\/\/www.terracottapullman.com\/products\/artistic-un-blocking-book-club-a-season-of-creative-reset-gathering","provider":"Terracotta Pullman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}