Are you feeling f*&%ing burnt out?!
YOU DESERVE CREATIVITY
YOU DESERVE JOY
YOU DESERVE TO HEAL
The past few years, heck, the past DECADE have been soul sucking for most, there is no denying that. Whether it’s the attention economy, the pandemic, the government, the systems, or the expectations imposed on us, we are all fried.
I hear you:
“I want my energy back.” “I want to live a life full of creativity and joy.” “I want ease.” “I don’t want to conform to anyone’s expectations but my OWN.”
Well, you don’t have to. This is the magic of CREATIVE PLAY. When we play, we put ourselves in the present moment, let go of systems, and bring our attention to what we all DESERVE. This is an act of radical rebellion: every human deserves joy. Creative thought is a human right. YOU ARE ALREADY A CREATIVE, and together we can uncover that light already within. Let’s heal together through creativity.
CREATIVITY IS NOT SOMETHING YOU BECOME, IT IS A WAY OF LIVING.
Welcome to Play/Ground
Play/Ground is a 10-week online course where we listen, intuit, build on, discover, and converse with our own inner-creative.
May 19th - July 21st, Thursdays (4:00 - 5:30 pm PST)
This class is perfect both for the artist looking to take their work to the next level, or the individual who has yet to meet their inner creative!
Through practices in play, meditation, intuitive writing, group discussion, movement, and creation, we will begin to get to know our inner creative, and imagine a life outside of ourselves that reflects the joy we cultivate internally.
“This class was gorgeous, substantial, and rich (like a beautifully made banana cream pie w/ real vanilla)!” - previous participant
Over the 10 weeks we will...
Take inventory of our lives from a curious and mindful perspective
Rediscover our child-self (aka, sweet talk that lil’ baby inside of you!)
Discover new ways of seeing our daily actions and activities, and find time that holds space for creative thought
Tap into all of the soft, juicy, vulnerable feelings that come up during the creative process
Mourn creative loss, and create spiritual compost for new projects
Rediscover a creative identity that aligns with your integrity, wisdom, and dreams
Outline and create a presentation and project that highlights our 10 week journey
Create a path for sustainable next steps, checkpoints, and measurables that we can continue to follow after our 10-weeks together
“This class was incredibly rewarding. I was really blown away with Alex’s generosity of spirit, how much time and energy they put into the class and the discord. I felt really supported!”- previous participant
When we are together, we will stay in the process. We will honor the middle, not end, of our journeys. We will cultivate radical community, and support each other through our words, actions, and thoughts.
By enrolling in this course, you will receive…
Weekly online Zoom sessions to connect with other students, participate in activities, and be held/supported
Weekly meditations & audio to support your journey
Weekly essays, worksheets, and action-items to take your work to the next level
An online community forum exclusively for other students to support each other in their journey (we like to call it the “JungleGym”)
Unlimited access to Q&A
Lifetime access to the Play/Ground Community
INVESTMENT
In a world ruled by capitalism, the one thing we rarely hear is TRUST. Well guess what? I TRUST YOU.
YOU get to decide what you want to pay for this course.
YOU get to control your life, finances, and investment in the future.
Choose a price that reflects what this means to you. What does 10 weeks of coaching, workshops, community, and collaboration mean to you? What is the cost of investing in yourself?
The price of the course is $1,100, but we encourage you to decide what feels right for you. Payment plans are ALWAYS available….just ask! (email us at weplay@reccenter.space)
Unsure about pricing? Consider the below model for guidance (gently, you are not held to these constraints…)$100-$500 for BIPOC, QTBIPOC, Self-Employed Artists, and otherwise marginalized individuals impacted by systemic harm$1,100 for moderately resourced creatives
$1,500+ for those that are thriving (able to pay bills, own a home, etc)$2,200 if you would like to pay for a scholarship for another student (we love you!)
“Considering Play/Ground? Sign the F up! (Alex is the real deal, and will give so much of themself to help that you.”- previous participant
YOU DESERVE THIS
MEET THE FACILITATOR
ALEX BRENNAN-ARNOPOL
www.alexarnopol.com
Alex is a dancey-pants artist with a heart full of soft feelings & hard cheese. They have over 5 years of experience offering Art Counseling & Coaching, and 12+ years experience working with individual creatives in one-on-one work, group teaching, and offering guidance for institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, the Maryland Institute College of Art, and The Otis College of Art & Design. With a focus on play & vulnerability, they pride themselves on their “non-binary” approach to life and coaching- “Here, we recognize the spectrum, not the binary. Perfectionism is binary (bad vs good), play is not. My approach is founded on one simple idea- you can be two things at once. You can be hurting, and happy. You can be growing, and succeeding. You can be vulnerable, and powerful. You are not one idea, concept, or structure. As a unique human, your creative freedom will be unique to you.”
Previous Clients Say…
"If you're ready to have profound personal breakthroughs and create beautiful art in the process, let Alex be your guide!"
“Alex makes creating art not only fun, but also meaningful. She is passionate about her work and clear in her communication. She is a loving and helpful teacher who gives honest feedback in order to help you put forth your best work.”
"Working with Alex allowed me to open up an artistic side to me that I'd never known or considered before.”
"There's nobody better that I would recommend. Alex is such a positive and helpful person who genuinely cares about people and it shows."
"Because of working with you I was able to get into my dream school with a portfolio of work that I was proud of and am still building on the concepts to this day. Stories that I talked through with you are now worlds that I'm developing for other classes.”
Class meets over Zoom every Thursday evening for 10 weeks, and weekly emails are sent on Fridays. All sessions are recorded for those that cannot attend.