Draw from your imagination….

If I only had time, you think.
Time to draw or paint or journal. To just play.
You DO have time:

Right now.

Creativity isn’t far away, or outside of you, or laying somewhere forgotten.

It’s just a small inner click, a heart-shift,
a joy making its way from the core of you,
down through your hands and into the world.
It asks you to TRUST the mess, to fold yourself into the PROCESS
and forget trying to be PERFECT for once.

In return you get an incomparable freedom and creative confidence

So go for it…

No one is watching.
No one is judging or comparing.

The pay off  is courage.
“Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes courage is the little voice
at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.”

Online Classes:

I have walked with hundreds of students on their creative paths to help them
develop their own style and harness their creative confidence.
Courage doesn’t have to roar to be heard, I see it in my students
drawing, paintings and journals!

             Open for Self guided study              Open for Self guided study          Open for Self Guided study

  For more details on each class, click the links.

My Online classes allow you to gain access to a whole
new world of techniques and joyful moments.
As long as you have a good internet connection you are right to go.

Tune in at your own convenience and let creativity
carry you away to a happy place for a few minutes, a few hours…

Package price for all
three online classes:
$240

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In-Person Workshops

3-5 February 2012  Teesha Moore ArtFest Annex:
click here for details

September 23 to 30 – Escape Artist – Bali
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Event Classes

I am also participating in these fabulous Online EVENTS as
a guest Teacher. Click the logos for more info!

I am also a teacher for 21 Secrets 2012….!
Frolicaholic!

Click here to view more details

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testemonials, artwork and comments
from my amazing students:

“Jane – How can I thank you? (let me count the ways).   This has been such a wonderful class.  I have had an absolute ball.  I have learned so much.. from you and my fellow students.   I totally hoard art supplies but sometimes they lay barely used.  You have really got me reaching into that art bag of mine and bringing out pens, pencils and paints like they were new.  Can you hear them all squeeling with delight that they have my attention at last and have been freed to strut their stuff?”

“This classroom is such a hub of activity – its impossible to comment on all the posts but I have read most …and visit often to feast my eyes on all the talent you have unleashed in your workshop.”

“  May I just say that I am in awe of the way you keep up with everything.   This workroom of yours is a such a hive of activity – a bombardment of comments, counter-comments, a downpouring of amazing pieces of art falling like a beautiful rainstorm, a tornado of ideas, suggestions and an erupting volcano of AH-HA moments.  And  you stand in the midst of it all, take it all in, read every word, never fail to respond, give words of advice and encouragement and keep everything in order by re-directing gems of information to their rightful places so that we may all benefit from the knowledge before it gets buried.    You are like a conductor – you take your stand, pick up your baton and orchestrate this whole fantastic, chaotic riot of activity and imagination effortlessly into the most wonderful symphony of harmony and collective creativity.”

” I had never thought I would be able to do draw a face so quickly.”

“OMG I just drew a face. Who are you amazing Jane?!!!”

” I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your videos and all the wonderful feedback you and the other Happy Drawing students gave me. I have been at a creative impasse lately, and I feel like your videos will help me break that. Even when you are lucky enough to make a living at a something most people only dream about, it’s possible to get in a rut and lose the joy. You and your students are helping me find that joy again. Can’t thank you enough.”

“Your class has been very freeing and has helped me give myself permission to ‘play’ and not be so serious while learning. Thanks so much Jane xx”

“Jane, I knew your videos would be fun, could not expect anything else from you happy girl! You’re an inspiration, so alive and vibrant, so happy and encouraging, THANK YOU!”

Look at all the fun and some of the beautiful work my students create:

Thankyou to Wendy Walsh, Yolanda, Catherine Constance, Kelly K!

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Workshop FAQ’s

“I’m not an artist, nor do I have an Art Journal, I’m not even sure I am ‘creative’, but I do love collecting art supplies… Can I join in?” Of course! You don’t have to be an artist or even have to know what an ‘Art Journal’ is to get involved. Supplies Me has enough juice for all levels of arty experience. I will be there to hold your hand and give feedback on your work. Yes, there will be some fantastic, creative drawings posted, but with practice you will feel your work is just as wonderful. you have to start somewhere, right? it may as well be now!

All you need is an internet connection, the creative itch, a  journal and a pencil! You may WANT to get more supplies, but it will be an informed decision and no more expensive trial and error. The minimum age for the School is 13. My current classes are for adults.

What is an ‘Art Journal’ or ‘Visual Journal’?

It’s a mix of diary, travel memoir, autobiography, art therapist, visual diary, notebook, scrapbook and sketchbook….plus more…
It’s a place, YOUR space, to record and work through your life experience in images, words, colours and collage. There are NO RULES, but there is a wonderful and growing community of people around the world who keep an ‘Art Journal‘.

I am an avid Art Journal keeper. I find it meditative and nourishing.
If I have a crappy day, or someone has ‘done me wrong’, I blurt it all out in my journal, turn the page and let it sit there for a bit. And a few days  or a weeks later, I then paint over it and create something lovely on top. It cathartic, truly.
So many of my ideas and inspiration come to me while I am with my Journal.
I journal everyday…sometimes a little, sometimes alot. I love making lists of ‘to-do’s’ in my journal, and when I’ve ticked everything off, I turn it in to a ‘Ta-DAH!’ list by painting and drawing all over it….can you tell I LOVE it?!

“I’ve never done an Online course – what’s involved?

Once you register, you will be sent an invite to Join my Artomology Network  I will include the password you need and all instructions. Once you are ‘inside’ the Artomology network, you will join the ‘Supplies Me’ Group. And then you can start the Supplies Me adventure. It’s fun!

“Do i HAVE to show my drawings and artwork?”

No, but your creativity, artistic ability and drawing confidence will improve exponentially if you do…I will be encouraging you to share your work with our group. There is no judgement, just support, helpful feedback and encouragement.

“I’m an avid journaler, will there be new things for me to learn?”

Of course! Run your hungry mind over the class description to see all the creative snacks, main courses and desserts on the table!

Beginners and experienced creatives alike will find a plethora (love that word) of techniques and inspirations to create meaningful, heart-felt pages that will record your joys, gratitude, doubts, fears, wishes, dreams, ideas…whatever you like.

“What Supplies will I need?”
Very Little – a journal and pencil is enough to get you started…but, of course you can add some fantastic art materials to your stash.

If you are in Australia or New Zealand: check out my store www.instituteofcute.com

If you are in the USA, Europe or South America, then cast your eyes over the supply lists I created on Blicks – details below (look for the little red and black box). I worked just so hard on my recommendations!

“Can I download the Videos?”
I am a veteran of many, many online classes myself, and I can’t tell you the stress and heartache downloading videos seems to cause! Let alone the room they take up on our computers. So I have decided to host my videos on a robust, professional, paid service from Vimeo. An added advantage is  I can update them if information changes. They will be compatible with all existing technology including ipads and iphones. I can provide the videos on disc for a small additional fee at the end of the Live Supplies Me class. Just contact me to discuss.

More questions?

Leave a comment below and I will do my best to answer them!

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p.s. – And If you have never even heard of an ‘Art Journal’, you can see mine here

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Supplies for the Workshops:

When you enrol you will get a Supply list… but if you want some delicious supplies now…

 click here