Our creativity is the biggest gift we have to offer the world. Tuning into it and honing a creative habit takes practice. This class is designed so participants can engage in the creative process, not on techniques or outcomes, although that may be a happy outcome. Our brains recognize surprise and laughing on the same frequency. There will be a lot of surprises, laughs and fun because that’s where creativity lives. You will be challenged by the art activities and weekly reflections. Ya just can’t get enough of that creativity.

Note: This class was developed in response to previous Rev Up Your Creativity participants' requests for MORE. We will not repeat previous content but carry on together along our creative journeys.

Your Instructor, Joanne Barwise, is a life-long learner, professional educator, mixed media maker and artist. She

likes the self-imposed title, “creatologist” and enjoys the challenge that different materials present in the making process.

Supply List

Please make do with the supplies you already have. You don’t have to invest in new art materials, other than a sketchbook. Suggested materials to bring include the following:

• Hardcover sketchbook, blank/no lines (approx. size 9” X 12”), your preference (coil or bound)
• Small notebook (your preference)
• Camera phone
• Old magazines/picture books (anything with photographs) for collage exercises
• Scissors, glue stick
• Brayer
• Coloured pencils, markers
• General acrylic painting supplies