As artists we have to experiment - it’s the only way we learn how to spot what we like and what we don’t like creatively. Sometimes we will create something that we feel is a true echo of our initial impulse, but most of the time we will create something that is only part of the puzzle. Most of the time we are creating “almost there”s or “maybe”s - we’ll throw in some “nowhere near”s too, and some “what were you thinking”s just to mix it up!

But old artworks - which may have seemed to originally miss the mark - are great to revisit later on. They can become excellent playgrounds for creative bravery.

This class is about digging out our past unfinished or unloved artworks, and looking at them with fresh eyes. From stitching, to colouring and collaging, we will be exploring some easy ideas for re-invigorating our old artwork and broadening our creative possibilities.

I believe creative variety is a wondrous thing. If we get stuck creatively, it can help to switch gears and try a different material or technique. Sometimes we shy away from trying things we think we won't be good at...but our artistic play doesn't have to ever be seen by anyone else but us. It's not about success but about growth. It's not about "correcting" our artwork, but about expanding it. Letting our brains experience a new thing, even for a short time, can refresh our future thinking.

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Heather Pierce

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