KAREN LIA SCHLICK Art Consultant
Unlocking the Creative Self
With Independent Art Instruction & Creativity Coaching
What does it mean to be creative? Often an internal critic prevents us from finding and following what inspires us. Working with an art instructor can help us to overcome that critic and develop new confidence.
Individual Art Instruction: flexible lessons that develop what most interests you
Art Materials Exploration: a wide range of art materials is available, but not all art materials are suited to everybody. Discover which materials inspire you the most and suit your personality
Creative Direction: talking about your creative process can help you discover the themes and ideas that are the most meaningful.
Professional Development
& Art Workshops
Often teachers and those who work with youth would like to have more understanding of the artistic process, both in terms of techniques and content. These workshops can be tailored to suit the needs of the client, whether in the schools or for independent organizations
Organizational or Curriculum Workshops: Workshops can be directly related to the NS curriculum or custom-designed for your organization
Gain Hands-On Experience: Teachers and people who work with youth will benefit from the hands-on experience and deeper understanding of the process of art-making
Art Coaching
Stretching Creative Boundaries
Art is unique in that it serves as a mirror, opening the way to dialogue with ourselves and our art process. This dialogue and discovery is the creative process. It is also a healing process when we access new and unexplored parts of ourselves.
Art coaching is for anybody who wants to expand their thinking about their art making, whether you are a beginner or an established artist.
Stretch Your Boundaries: explore new territory
Re-visit the Known: Gain fresh perspective on favorite materials.
Discuss your work in a supportive and exploratory environment
Conference Keynote Speaker
Presentations on the subjects of...
• Art and Healing
• Creativity in the Classroom
• Art and Meaning in Art Education
There are many ways to bring creativity into the classroom. It is a vital part of life for everyone, through all stages of life, but is especially crucial in the early developmental stages of childhood and through the teen years. It can be incorporated into all subjects in the school system to balance theoretical learning with critical thinking and problem solving.
The importance of art as a tool for self reflection is often underrated. It can open a whole other layer of personal awareness that is often crucial in the ability to grow and move forward.