Bravo School of Art • 2690 Historic Decatur Rd Studio 206 San Diego CA 92106 • 619-223-0058
ADULTS
BUSINESS & CREATIVE GROWTH
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THE ARTIST’S WAY REVISITED
This workshop is for those who have completed The Artist's Way course based on the book by Julia Cameron. It may have been a month or many years since then but wouldn't it be nice to review the Basic Principles and Tools with other creative souls? Bring a finished accomplishment to share: a painting, poem or before and after photos of your cleaned out studio. Don't be surprised if you also experience a fun activity to rejuvenate your muse.
$29 Bravo member / $33 non-member
Tuesday, October 2 3 - 5pm
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INTRODUCTION TO ARTIST’S WAY
Is it time to take control of your creative path? Have you considered joining an Artist’s Way group but are uncertain if it’s really for you? This is your chance to get a taste in one sitting. Learn the Basic Principles and Tools from the book by Julia Cameron. No previous arts experience necessary, just an interest in exploring your creative self.
$29 Bravo member / $33 non-member
Tuesday, November 13 3 - 5pm
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THE ARTIST’S WAY 12 weeks
Start off the new year by discovering and recovering your creative self. This powerful twelve week course is for novices and working artists of all types including writers, visual artists, actors, dancers and musicians. In a supportive and safe setting you'll encounter a myriad of experiences that will tap your imagination and increase productivity. Weekly readings, exercises and discussions will propel you toward a more fulfilling life. Bring a copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and an 8.5" x 11” unlined sketch diary. No previous arts experience required. Class will not meet on February 26.
$268 Bravo member / $312 non-member
Tuesdays, Jan 15 - April 9, 2013 3 – 5pm
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MANDALA MAKING
Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle or wheel, or beginnings with no ends. Explore colors and their associations in this calming concentration. Create a group mandala with your classmates and a few on your own. This is a relaxing, fun and enlightening class! The circle with a center pattern is the basic structure of nature, from the smallest molecule to the seeming endless Milky Way galaxy. Flowers, rings found in tree trunks, snowflakes, sand dollars, tree fungi, stars and planets surround us, as do the conceptual circles of family, friends and community. Explore the never-ending shapes and patterns that form the infinite mandala and learn how to create them with a left brain approach. Use traditional design tools, watercolor pencils, paper and your right brain to create directly from your own mind’s eye. Focusing on the mandala’s midpoint can bring us to a place of physical and emotional equilibrium. Psychotherapist Carl Jung thought of making mandalas as an opportunity for processing feelings and events, for self-exploration and for healing. He said that a mandala symbolizes “a safe refuge of inner reconciliation and wholeness” and believed the mandala is the ultimate symbol of well-being.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member + $10 Materials fee
Wednesday, September 26 10am - 1pm
Sunday, October 21 2 - 5pm
Friday, November 16 1 - 4pm
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BLOOMING FLORAL DESIGN
Do you have a passion for flowers and botanical elements? Are you intrigued with the color, texture and forms of nature, and need some hands-on instruction to create your own flower arrangements? Learn professional floristry techniques that will expand your vision of possibilities with flowers, foliage and other elements. Be inspired to go beyond the simple cut and drop into a vase, and empowered to express yourself through the beauty of flowers. Experience a European hand-tied bouquet, basic binding techniques and learn about floral foam and how to create a simple structure to support flowers. You will be encouraged to think "outside the vase” where you’ll find a new appreciation for commonly found organic elements and botanical treasures. Materials list provided upon registration.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member + $20 Materials fee
Monday, September 10 6 - 9pm
Tuesday, October 9 1 - 4pm
Saturday, November 17 10am - 1pm
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INNER CRITIC PAPER DOLL
“Well, that will never work.” “You’re wasting time and money with that.” “What is that thing anyway?” Do you have an inner voice that belittles and demeans you? Use markers, colored pencils and maybe some glitter glue to create a paper stand-in for that nagging voice. With written exercises and questions, dialogue with your critic, find out what it wants and redirect it to become your ally instead of your enemy.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member + $5 Materials fee
Wednesday, September 26 6 - 9pm
Friday, November 9 9am - 12pm
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STAND BY ME: AN AFFIRMATION SPIRIT DOLL
Need a little reminder to stay on the positive side? Have a special intention that you want to support? Create a simple wrapped spirit doll using a variety of materials including your choice of: fabric, string, feathers, beads, paints, glitter glue and more. Journal time will be provided to ask your spirit doll questions like “Who are you?”, “What is your story?” and “How can you help me?”.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member + $10 Materials fee
Wednesday, October 3 6 - 9pm
Friday, November 16 9am - 12pm
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MAKE TIME FOR ART
Do you think you are too busy to make art? Are you wondering how to be creative again? Explore the answers to these questions through mixed media and begin a journey back to your artful self.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member + $10 Materials fee
Wednesday, October 10 6 - 9pm
Tuesday, November 6 6 - 9pm
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JUST GET STARTED! ART JOURNAL
Creating this little book is fun and easy: just fold, tear and bind with a bit of string. The adventure doesn’t stop there! Conquer the dreaded “blank white page” syndrome by laying down some easy backgrounds with writing, doodling, watercolor and maybe a bit of paint. Then your book is ready for you to play, even if you only have ten minutes to spare. Need more inspiration to fill and finish your pages? Sample pages and page themes will be provided.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member + $15 Materials fee
Thursday, October 18 6 - 9pm
Tuesday, November 20 6 - 9pm
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BUSINESS OF BEING AN ARTIST
This informative workshop offers valuable ideas about the business side of being a professional artist. Learn how to become a legitimate business, how to organize your paperwork regarding income, expense deductions and taxes, and how to present yourself to the world without appearing to be a flaky artist. Discussions will cover resumes, creating a good portfolio, marketing, how to approach a gallery and get your work accepted to art shows, and much more. This is the class they didn't teach you in Art School.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member + $8 Materials fee
Friday, September 28 2 - 5pm
Tuesday, October 30 6 - 9pm