May 26-28th: The Artist's Way Weekend

The brainchild of acclaimed author Julia Cameron, “The Artist’s Way” is a revolutionary Creative Discovery & Recovery programme that will help you to discover hidden talents, overcome self-doubt and get creative.

The Glendalough Sanctuary provides a safe and supportive space for the weekend’s interactive workshops which will involve journaling, movement, sharing-in-circle, creative play, time-in-nature, practical tips, visualisations – and most of all fun! The workshop is limited to 7 people to ensure optimal levels of individual attention in a secure small group setting.

Facilitator: Maria O'Loughlin

A graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, Maria O’Loughlin has more than 25 years’ experience as a screenwriter, script editor, producer, story consultant and educator. She has developed and scripted TV projects for Brown Bag Films, BBC, Nickelodeon and the Walt Disney Company, and most recently worked as Head Writer on “101 Dalmatian Street”, which she developed for television from the Disney classic “101 Dalmatians”. She has given talks and taught courses for the Irish Writers Centre, the Animation Skillnet and Screen Ireland. She is currently working as a story consultant for Netflix. She herself did The Artist’s Way 20 years ago and has it to thank for her long and rich creative career…

Residential Single Room (Self-Catering) – 396 Euro 

Non-Residential (Bring Your Own Lunch)– 246 Euro 

Course Fee includes

A Copy of the Artist’s Way Book

Welcome pack of Creative Tools

All Workshops and Materials

Tea, Coffee & Snacks.

Proposed Schedule:

Friday

7pm-9pm Welcome & Introduction to the Artists Way Principles and Tools followed by

Sharing Circle and Relaxation.

Saturday

9am-11am Identifying and Blasting Blocks

11am-11.30am BREAK

11.30am - 1pm Getting Out of Your own Way

1-2.30pm LUNCH

2.30pm-4.30pm Attention and Mindfulness

4.30-4.45pm BREAK

4.45pm-6pm Playing with Possibilities

6pm - Private Time & Individual 'Artist's Date'

Sunday

9am-11am Gathering Resources and Allies

11am-11.30am BREAK

11.30am-1pm Affirmations, Action Plans & Commitments

1-1.30pm Departure Ceremony