Registration is now open for the 5-day workshop in London at the end of February and Scotland at the end of April.
If you'd like to give yourself yourself the gift of drawing, now's your chance!

THE MOUSE & THE MAZE

In an experiment a group of college students were split into two groups. Their creativity was measured beforehand and found to be evenly divided across the group.

Both groups were given a cartoon puzzle maze to complete. At the start of the maze was a cartoon mouse and depending on the group, at the maze’s exit the cartoon mouse either had a piece of cheese or an owl hovering at the side.

Both groups took the same amount of time to complete the puzzle but what was interesting were the after effects.

The participants fleeing the imaginary owl submitted scores that were 50% lower on creativity. This shows that by attending to the owl the students in that grouped were more cautious, more vigilant to things going wrong and were more avoidant.

So by actively assuming an approach mode of mind rather than an avoidant we are encouraging activation of the left-side of the pre-frontal cortex (the area of the brain that helps us manage difficult emotions) and at the same time encouraging creative thinking. Those who employ an approach mindset are individuals who move towards events in their lives that create meaning and pleasure and this in turn enables them to move towards any distressing events with a sense of equanimity.

You can cultivate an approach mode of mind by being curious, interested and non-judgmental. These are great attitudes to bring to the workshop.

Instead of telling yourself ‘I can’t do this’ or ‘I’m rubbish’, remind yourself that ‘I’m learning how to do this’. Learning anything is a process and if you focus on enjoying the process rather than outcome you’ll see the rewards. I hope you’ll join me and discover that for yourself.

5-day Workshop

• 5 days of drawing
• 35 hours of teaching
• includes portfolio of drawing materials and unique Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® tools to support your drawing (RSP £135)
• Supportive and encouraging learning environment

London (non-residential)

WHERE W2 (nearest tube Royal Oak/Bayswater, with Paddington and Queensway within walking distances.

HOW MUCH Course fee £635 including portfolio (RRP £135)

Scotland (residential)

WHERE Rowan House, Carrick Castle, Lochgoilhead PA24 8AF

HOW MUCH Course fee £575 including portfolio (RRP £135) plus accommodation fee in B&B or self-catering apartment. Further details on request.

If you would like further information and to book please reply to this email.

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