TAPROOT Spring Workshops
​Becoming the Tree
May 22, Thursday
1:30-3:30 pm EDT, 10:30-12:30 PDT, 6:30-8:30 BST
early bird $65
​after May 8-  $85

What is important to you and how does it come through in your work? In this time of cultural and environmental change, it is so easy to get overwhelmed and lose the clarity and focus that allow you to do your own best work.

In this workshop, using the tree as a metaphor, we will tap into our connection to the earth and all things, and re-affirm our place in the healthy flow of our creative lives. We will also play with what the roles of the artist are in this challenging time and gain some clarity on how our own best work functions for ourselves and our audience.

This is a zoom workshop. We will be using guided visualization, group dialogue and a bit of writing to realign to our values and creative flow.
Cracking the egg
June 12 Thursday
​1:30-3:30 pm EDT, 10:30-12:30 PDT, 6:30-8:30 BST
early bird $65
after  May 31 $85

 Why is it so difficult to get your work out into the world? In this workshop we will let go of the harsh internal judgement about yourself in relation to being a professional artist,  and feel into what needs to be in place, both internally and externally, before you get out there, why it is important to show your work and when is the right time to get your work out. You will gain a clear sense of where you are in the process, and what your next steps are.

This is a zoom workshop. We will be using guided visualization, group dialogue and a bit of writing to access your internal wisdom and deep compassion.
What You Can Expect to Gain:
  • more access to your creative voice
  • renewed and invigorated sense of curiosity and openness
  • less critical self judgment
  • more trust in yourself
  • more compassion for yourself
  • Less loneliness and isolation
I loved the atmosphere Val created in this workshop: It was kind, open and energizing – with a lot of humor. This enabled all the participants to connect with the sometimes deep and personal stuff that came up - and to have a great time as a group as well. Her insights are immensely helpful – as well as her powerful meditations and visualizations. That and to be with a group of like-minded people gave me a lot of energy and inspiration.   
​Laumee 

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Val’s workshop was amazing! What a joy to come together with a group of open-hearted creatives. I walked away feeling connected to a community and much more aware of my inner-workings as an artist….with a tangible understanding of how to move forward when I feel stuck.

Nissa