#creativity workshops

[occudont]

I'm here/ I'm home

[amethystamaris]

Announcing the "Course of Harmony Workbook Finale" for 2024!

the finale Join us on a transformative journey with the Course of Harmony Workbook, meticulously curated by Amethyst ‘Misko’o Miigizi’ Amaris and the Fifth House of Creativity Inc. This edition is designed as a comprehensive Canva template that integrates various disciplines including art, holistic health, Indigenous wisdom, architecture, sound healing, empowerment, astrology, human design,…

[conindiundrum]

being a writer is funny because one day you think “is this too similar to everything that’s ever been written before??” And another it’s more like “wow this is completely different and unrelated to anything and entirely unmarketable.” And then you sob. It’s all the same project btw

[psychedelic-charm]

Caroline Calloway has certainly gone through a lot of eras. From Cambridge to creativity workshops. From selling copied paintings to selling lewd images on OnlyFans.

She is truly the Taylor Swift of Instagram.

My outline for a TikTok series I plan to be making soon about our amazing scam queen as she gives us radio silence 😭

[adastra-sf]

Learn to write great speculative fiction!

Looking for a workshop to ramp up your fantasy, horror, science fiction, or other spec-fic writing skills?

Award-winning authors and long-time creative-writing educators Kij Johnson and Chris McKitterick are now taking applications for this year's annual Science Fiction Summer!

Christopher McKitterick’s residential Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop runs June 15 - 28, and his “Repeat Offenders” Workshop for alums runs June 29 - July 12. This year’s special guest instructor is experimental particle physicist and SF expert Phil Baringer. There’s still spots available in both - new attendees of the Spec-Fic Workshop are welcome to stay for the Repeat Offenders for the complete experience. Full info here:

Kij Johnson and Barbara Webb’s residential “Novel Architects” Writing Workshop runs June 29 - July 12, and their “Repeat Offenders” Workshop for alums runs June 15 - 28. They still have spots open if you act fast! More info:

Alums of our workshops show a strong record of finding success in spec-fic publishing and related careers, and most build personal and professional friendships that last a lifetime.

At Ad Astra, everyone enjoys equal access to our offerings, and we actively encourage students and scholars from diverse backgrounds to study, especially those from marginalized or disadvantaged communities.

We also believe that earning an education should not depend on financial privilege, so we offer scholarships to enable everyone to participate - we especially encourage people from historically under-represented groups to apply for our courses and scholarships.

In these uncertain times, speculative-fiction writers can make more of a difference than ever, and it's our mission to help make the world a better place.

Apply now and make your writing soar!

[stevetoppsculpture]

The wooden clay armature, Hello dear friends tonight I wanted to present a photo that would be a real insight into the making of a life size sculpture.

This photo shows the life size wooden armature that I created for a previous statue I've presented on here called The Glamour Girl. This is what's inside of the clay in order to hold the sculpture in shape.

The aim of the armature is to take the weight of the clay and the armature must fit inside of the clay the same way that a skeleton fits inside the human body.

I usually create my armatures out of wood, steel brackets and nuts and bolts and once the armature is in place and the figures pose is correct. I then cover the armature with clay and slowly build up the figure and face and any clothes etc.

Of course when you look at the clay sculpture, you wouldn't know there was an armature inside, but there is and it's a very important factor of a sculpted project.

I'll post again very soon, I hope you're having a fine week, keep well and Take care ☺️👋

[books]

Writers! Assemble!

Calling all #writers on tumblr! We have something very special lined up for you here on @books this month: Your very own Betts (@bettsfic) is running a writing workshop!

Who is @bettsfic?

Betts has been on Tumblr since 2012, where she mostly answers writing advice asks but occasionally goes on reblogging sprees of fleeting hyperfixations. She’s the Editor-in-Chief of OFIC Magazine (@oficmag), a literary journal for original fiction by fanauthors. She also leads the Fanauthor Workshop (@fanauthorworkshop).

Beth's fiction has most recently appeared in The Write Launch, Barren Magazine, and Rivet Journal. She received the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund Grant and was a Hudson Prize and Launch Pad Prose Competition finalist. Her work has been supported by the Millay, Jentel, and Kimmel-Harding Nelson Center artist residencies, among others, and she’s been teaching creative writing for seven years as a college instructor and a freelance writing coach. You can find out more at bethweeks.com.

What's this about a workshop?

A writing workshop is generally a gathering of writers sharing work and giving feedback. In this case, we’re hosting what’s called a generative workshop, which means we’ll be introducing core writing concepts and providing prompts for you to work on and share. 

How does this work?

Each Monday over the next four weeks, starting August 14, we’ll post a workshop post for the week at 10 AM EST. 

On Wednesdays, Betts will answer any questions you might have. Please send us your questions here on @books on Monday/Tuesday, so she can review them and prepare answers for posting on the Wednesday of that week.

Every Friday is Feature Friday! Betts will select work from the #tumblr writing workshop with betts tag page, and we'll reblog it to Books. 

How to join:

You can get as involved as you like. Message us here at Books to be included in the tag list on each Monday workshop post so that you get a notification. 

You can also simply follow along quietly on the #tumblr writing workshop with betts tag page.

Questions? 

Ask any questions you might have before we start here, and Betts will answer them here on Books through this next week.

So, sharpen your pencils, polish your keyboards, and follow the #tumblr writing workshop with betts tag, and we'll see you in the writers' room <3

[edwards-exploit]

it's still april even if its not 4/4, so here's four of them!

(derek being d4 was inspired by @.mean-scarlet-deceiver's fic, which you should totally read if you like gordon having character development but still being fundamentally Gordon and derek existing)

[adafruit]

Giving Tuesday – 2025 Open Hardware Summit #GivingTuesday 📅🛠️🌍

In 2025, the Open Hardware summit will be in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 30-31. The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) hosts the summit. OSHWA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity that certifies open-source hardware designs and shares data about the growing community.

Here is their pitch for the 2025 Open Hardware Summit, where Adafruit is a sponsor again!

"The Open Hardware Summit is the only conference dedicated to discussing Open Source Hardware. Open Source Hardware is a community-focused method of creating where we share knowledge openly, welcome collaboration, and frequently create together. The Open Hardware summit is a place to compare notes, see the state of the art, and spend some time talking about where the open source movement is headed. The summit often contains workshops, talks, connections, mentorship.

If you haven't yet, please consider sponsoring the 2025 Open Hardware Summit again this year: https://2025.oshwa.org/sponsor/. We are headed to Scotland this year and hope you'll join us. Your funding always allows us to put on a stellar event that people rave about. There are new levels and added headline sponsor levels this year.

Your support enables OSHWA to continue its mission of supporting the open source hardware community. You can become a member or donate financially to help keep their programs going."

[tilbageidanmark]

Guillermo Galetti, an Argentine Artist, Transforms Scrap Metal Into Unique Sculpture

[amethystamaris]

The Harmony Workbook

Announcing the Exclusive “Course of Harmony Workbook” Experience! Move with me into a transformative journey with our newly launched “Course of Harmony Workbook,” a rich tapestry of art, holistic health, Indigenous wisdom, architecture, sound healing, empowerment, astrology, human design, writing, ancestry, and cutting-edge AI technology. Curated by Amethyst ‘Misko’o Miigizi’ Amaris and the…

[eliasericson]

Serietecknarworkshop på Fyrens bibliotek i Kungsbacka 11 oktober! Är du nyfiken på att teckna och berätta genom bild? Vill du bli inspirerad och lära dig mer om hur du kan belysa olika tankar och ämnen som är betydelsefulla för dig? Då tycker jag att du ska komma på denna workshop!

Jag kommer presentera mitt eget serietecknararbete lite kort. Sedan kommer jag att guida er i skapandet och ge tips på olika sätt du kan berätta din historia eller om saker just du tycker är viktiga! Serier är ett lättillgängligt medium där bara penna och papper behövs. Oavsett om du är nybörjare eller ritat mycket så är du välkommen! Denna träff kommer även ungdomsbibliotekarien Alekz att vara med och berätta om Banned Books Week som är just denna veckan då workshopen hålls och visa exempel på böcker och serier som blivit bannade av olika anledningar. Så här skriver Svenska Pen om Banned Books Week på sin hemsida: "Banned Books Week Sverige är ett sätt hålla samtalet om det fria ordet levande och ett kraftfullt försvar för allas rätt att läsa. Boken är ett av de främsta sätten att sprida tankar och idéer. Förbjuds en bok förbjuds även de tankar och idéer den förmedlar. Under Banned Books Week uppmärksammar vi litteratur som är eller har varit förbjuden någonstans i världen." (Svenska Pen) - Fyrens bibliotek i Kungsbacka - 11 oktober kl. 16-18 - Från 13 år - Material finns på plats

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Välkomna! <3

[retrocgads]

USA 1993

[xxmissrosearts]

Brain has been trying to Conjure up a Doey-OC

I’m thinking he’s gonna have 4 arms-

[yyprompts]

#59 🌙🤍🖤

Write a piece from the perspective of an object, assuming the object has sentience.

[elvenbeard]

I have had two and a half particularly hellish weeks with so many tech hiccups, appointments, obligations, etc etc... Everyone who's waiting on a commission: thank you so much for your patience! I have been slowly chipping away at some! Also, I probably missed so much cool stuff on my dash lately, never hesitate to tag me in things (I also track #elvenbeard). I miss the blorbos, and I'm looking forward to my 3-week-leave from my dayjob now - not because I don't like my job, I do actually, but bc so much stuff has piled up here and there, I hope I can tackle most of it in a timely manner XD

Anyway, sorry for the inactivity and lack of interaction and updates as of late. What I can say is, that even while I dont get to hang out in Night City as much as I want to lately, the blorbos are all-time mental companions.