Who are these workshops for?

Anyone looking for new ways to approach creativity is welcome. You may have a regular practice in need of fresh ideas, or you may be returning after a pause. If you often feel blocked by perfectionism or self-doubt, this space offers support and structure to help you.

I already have an active creative practice. How will these workshops help me?

Even experienced artists can feel stuck or constrained by habit. These workshops offer opportunities to experiment with new approaches and examine your relationship to the creative process. The workshop structure encourages experimentation, reflection, and play.

I have difficulty maintaining a creative routine. Will this help?

Yes. Support is built into the workshop structure, designed to guide the formation of lasting habits. You’ll build consistency with the support of a group that shares the same commitment as you.

Do I need to have a project or specific goals in mind to participate?

No prior project is needed. If you are willing to explore, experiment, and let go of old habits that no longer serve you, you are fully prepared. However, past students have come away with ideas for new projects and clearer understanding of their creative motivations.

What makes this different from other workshops or classes?

Unlike many creative workshops, this is not a program focused on critique or improvement. It’s structured to help you examine the internal and external forces that affect your creative life. The emphasis is on awareness, process, and the group experience.

I’ve heard of The Artist’s Way—what’s different about this?

The Artist’s Way emphasizes personal discipline, introspection, and spirituality. Club Abandon also values the spiritual nature of creativity, but our focus is on the collective. Through group activities and inquiry, we attempt to understand the systemic influences—historical, cultural, and institutional—that affect how we relate to creativity.

What if I’m not comfortable sharing my work?

You will not be required to share any work you make. Club Abandon is a process-focused space, and sharing the result of that process is always optional. If you share your creative outcomes with the group, you will only be encouraged, never criticized.

What is the class environment like?

Workshops are focused, playful, permissive, and inclusive. We foster a sense of community where vulnerability and experimentation are celebrated. There is no pressure to meet any standard.