Workshops and Classes
AWD Member Workshops
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The Artist's Delemma: How to Be a Professional Artist without Losing Your Soul
The Workshop in two versions:
Saturday, March 9, in-person at AWD seating limited
Wednesday, March 12, 6pm, the same workshop offered over Zoom
Books and blogs and online offers make it sound so easy, but many artists struggle to combine an authentic creative life with a successful career.
Artist Coach Mary I. Edwards calls this “the Artist’s Dilemma.” In this new workshop she explains why artists have so much difficulty with the business side of art, and shows them what to do about it.
This in-depth yet practical workshop will start with a self-assessment to help you identify your own strengths and needs. You will learn how your artist brain works, and find ways to use your “right brain” creative strengths to master “left brain” career skills. Mary will translate basic business ideas into artist-friendly language and tools.
Mary I. Edwards, Ph.D.
Mary Edwards is a Career & Life Coach for artists, based in Marin. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and received her coach training and certification from the College of Executive Coaching. Mary brings long experience in both business and art to her coaching practice. She writes a regular blog post, “Left Brain Skills for Right Brained People,” and contributes articles to magazines and online sites. For more information, including testimonials from artists, visit www.coachingforartists.com .
Classes
Sweet Spirit Ceramics Center
Led by master ceramist Barbara Andino-Stevenson, Sweet Spirit Ceramics Center offers classes, workshops and private instruction for all ages.
Contact Barbara Andino-Stevenson (415) 482-7612, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

