FEELING STUCK?
Whether you're a part-time painter, a full-time novelist, or anything in-between, all artists get stuck, overwhelmed, or just need a creative re-charge now and then.
We will give you the tools to unstick your stuckness.
Our workshops combine creative writing techniques, meditation, and gentle yoga to help you cultivate the creativity within yourself, trust your intuition, and let your ideas take root.
These few hours will transform your creative work. We've seen big breakthroughs happen over and over again in these workshops. And it's because we're working WITH the creative mind rather than struggling against it.
We will give you the tools to unstick your stuckness.
Our workshops combine creative writing techniques, meditation, and gentle yoga to help you cultivate the creativity within yourself, trust your intuition, and let your ideas take root.
These few hours will transform your creative work. We've seen big breakthroughs happen over and over again in these workshops. And it's because we're working WITH the creative mind rather than struggling against it.
LET US INTRODUCE OURSELVES
 Trista Cornelius
Trista taught college English for fifteen years, including creative writing, composition, and literature.
She loves helping students of all ages and abilities develop confidence and find their writing voice. Her essays have been published in various places online and in print, and she composed a monthly writing advice column for Voice Catcher. She now writes and illustrates Storybooks You Can Color, the kind of coloring books she wanted as a kid. You can see her work at carrotcondo.com, and read about her efforts to lead a creative life at allbutthekitchensink.wordpress.com. |
 Robin Vada
Robin began practicing meditation at seven years old and has been teaching yoga and meditation for six years.
Her approach to teaching is grounded, practical, and infused with warmth. Her art is filmmaking. She works as a producer, director, and an actor. You may have seen her recently in a Portland Opera commercial. She recently assistant-directed a feature length film called The Falls: Covenant of Grace, which premieres in Seattle this October and will be released on Netflix and other streaming services mid-December. Her website is RobinVada.com. |
What People Are Saying
"My mind was set free."
- Julianne Micheletti
"I left feeling refreshed and inspired."
- Shelly Parini
"Trista and Robin are a great combo. This is a great way to work through potential artistic blocks, or any blocks for that matter. Others I talked to afterward were surprised where their writing went and felt full of ideas and creativity. I did as well. Try not to have expectations or think too much. Just breathe. And attend this workshop!"
- Jeff McAlpine
"This class shows you the way to remove tension in your body and mind so that the creative juices may flow."
- Tim Doherty
- Julianne Micheletti
"I left feeling refreshed and inspired."
- Shelly Parini
"Trista and Robin are a great combo. This is a great way to work through potential artistic blocks, or any blocks for that matter. Others I talked to afterward were surprised where their writing went and felt full of ideas and creativity. I did as well. Try not to have expectations or think too much. Just breathe. And attend this workshop!"
- Jeff McAlpine
"This class shows you the way to remove tension in your body and mind so that the creative juices may flow."
- Tim Doherty
Another ReAd Through Bookstore (our workshop space)
NEXT WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd
1PM - 5PM
At ANOTHER READ THROUGH bookstore
3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
(second story private space for meetings and readings)
REGISTRATION: $55
SPACE IS LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
1PM - 5PM
At ANOTHER READ THROUGH bookstore
3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
(second story private space for meetings and readings)
REGISTRATION: $55
SPACE IS LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.