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Creativity Lab


  • Story Parlor 227A Haywood Road Asheville, NC, 28806 United States (map)

Tuesday evenings from 6:15-8:30pm at Story Parlor
1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
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*Final class on Feb. 18 runs from 6:15-9:30pm
Make-up class reserved for Tuesday, Feb. 25

Creativity Lab, Winter 2025 Cohort
$375.00

Early Bird pricing through December 7
Regular price effective December 8

Space is LIMITED to ensure an intimate experience. These workshops always fill up, so sign up early.

Refund and other policies can be found here.

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Join this seven-week hands-on workshop series at Story Parlor to rediscover the joy of being creative. Designed for creatives of all kinds and in any stage of their journey, Creativity Lab explores ways to ignite and sustain curiosity, inspiration, and momentum through every phase of the creative process.

Through interactive exercises and a supportive community, you’ll develop a personal toolkit for channeling your muse, tackling creative blocks, and nurturing your unique creative ideas. The Lab concludes with a celebratory showcase of works-in-progress.  

    • Anyone looking to kickstart, follow-through with, or come up with ideas for a creative project or projects

    • Anyone wanting to discover more about their habits and approach to creativity

    • Anyone hoping to learn more about the process of being creative

    • Anyone wishing to make creativity a part of their daily life

    • Anyone looking to explore the intersection of creativity and the human condition

    • Anyone interested in taking part in a creative community in which to play, explore, and experiment

  • Week 1 | The Creative Practice: Routines, Rituals, and Reality-Testing

    Week 2 | Invoking the Muse: Unearthing Creative Ideas and Possibilities

    Week 3 | Intuitive Wayfinding: Exploring the Pathways to Choose Your Most Compelling Ideas

    Week 4 | Altering the Ego: Confronting Personal Creative Blocks and Resistances

    Week 5 | The Creative Wilderness: Nurturing Ideas through Hands-On Iteration

    Week 6 | A Creative Compass: Mapping Your Process and Your Progress

    Week 7 | Student Showcase: Sharing and Celebrating Works-in-Progress

  • “I highly recommend this course to anyone wondering, itching, or wanting to get back into living a creative life. It’s more than just exploring what it means to be a creative person; it’s also an opportunity to connect with yourself—especially the parts you have been hiding from or have forgotten.” — Christina Shimrock

    “I want more. I feel that I would learn something new if I took the Lab 20 times. It is SO chock full of wondrous suggestions for me to carry on my creative journey.” — Crystal Carroll

    “Whether you’re a writer, a painter, or a general maker, this class will inspire your creativity and challenge you to become more intuitive and present in seeing the creative possibilities all around you.” — Keith MacDonald

    “Erin is a remarkable facilitator. She creates a comfortable space while also challenging us to look inward at what is holding us back. I didn’t know what to expect— I hadn’t been in a workshop setting for many years, and now find myself writing more than. I have in years. Inspiring. Energizing. I can’t say enough positive things about the experience.” — Laura Burke

Read past student testimonials here.

More about the facilitator can be read here.