More Squam Art Workshops Goodness
June 30, 2009
[Book In A Day will be taught at Squam Art Workshops this September!]
I am thrilled – thrilled, I tell you – to announce that I will be teaching at Squam Art Workshops this September with the lovely and talented Marisa Haedike. Marisa and I have built a powerful friendship ever since we first met more than three years ago, and after saying things to each other like, "We should really think about teaching a class together," – hello! – the opportunity fell squarely in our laps. Although I know better than to think this is simply some kind of fluke – that this is the inevitable result of a shared commitment to our creative ideals – I am still in a state of giddy disbelief.
I have thought about teaching for a long time now, and over the past 18 months have taught workshops, led book discussions and spoken at events, each time asking myself if this might be something I want to pursue on a larger scale. What I find so interesting is that any events I've had this year have been opportunities that came to me unsolicited. Like a trail of bread crumps in a quiet forest, I have been following this trail with complete trust, knowing that I am being led to my most meaningful work.
The opportunity to teach at what I consider one of the most beautiful, powerful gatherings on the planet feels more like a giant leap than one small step, and I can't wait to meet all of you – whoever you are – who decide to join Marisa and I in our class this September. All the details are right here and here.
I just “found” your blog today & you’re talking about my favorite place in the entire USA! How have I been to NH & not known about Squam, especially since we spend most of our time in N Woodstock/Lincoln?!? We’ve not planned a trip up there for this summer, but I think I’m going to be trying to convince my guy to head there in September so I can be in your class.
Anyway, now that I’ve blabbered, your “Book in a Day” sounds wonderful.
wooooooooohooooooooooo!
Can I be your guinnea (is that the worlds hardest word to spell?) pig????
LOVE it!!!
I actually didn’t even finish reading the entire post before stopping to email and inquire if I could be in your and Marisa’s workshop! And I will be! I can’t even express how excited I am to have you two as teachers!
oh baby – this will rock the house!! Linda
oh – i am so sad! i would love to attend this retreat – but als – what a hike from Australia!!! when will squam start to travel abroad? lol!
If only!!! I’m wishing sooooo hard that I could be in that fantabulous class with the two of you. You are going to make magic together, and I am so happy for all the lucky people that will share in it! Maybe it will be so fun you’ll repeat it next June… then I can say YES!!! Dreams do come true! Yeah for making it happen with someone you love and respect. I loved listening to your podcast with Marisa… such great energy you create together.
p.s. I listened to it as soon as I got back from Squam… hadn’t had enough of you two!
xox,
maya
Please oh please do this again in June 2010…I was just there and had a life changing experience, you were part of that change, thank you again.
I just registered because of YOU !!
thank you so much,
grace from boulder
Yea, yea, yea!
Like Vivienne, I dashed off an email to Elizabeth as soon as I heard the news. Looking forward to your class!
I wish I could take your class! I would if I could! I will be making the second video for Squam. Do you think you could give me a side lesson? Maybe I can teach you something in exchange? Loving you blog by the way! I started mine and I am so addicted now, thanks to you!
Marlene
thrilled, thrilled i say.
hurrah!