Art workshops and seminars abound. We’re less than a day away from registration for USk Chicago Sketch Seminar 2019 which offers  a wide selection of eighteen classes! It’s hard to believe this is our FIFTH seminar!  We have some great things planned and we’re working on the details to help you get the most out of your workshop experience.

How about you? Are you getting ready to join us for a workshop?  But whether it’s with USk Chicago, an online class, or even if you’re working your way through a self-study book, there are certain things that will  help you get the most out of the experience. Over the years i’ve given workshops and taken many classes both on-site and online. Whether it’s a first choice at registration or third choice,  I’ve  found my mind set is the most important factor in what I take away from the class.

• SET A GOAL – Why am I taking this class? What do I hope to learn?

• KEEP AN OPEN MIND – Pay attention and follow directions. It’s easy to fall into the attitudes of “that isn’t the way I do it” and “that isn’t the way so-and-so does it”. Leave those notions behind at least for the duration of the workshop.

• THINK PROCESS NOT PRODUCT (I know I say that all the time) – It takes practice to learn new techniques and methods. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

 and last but not least

• ASK QUESTIONS – Your instructor wants you to get the most out of the class.

All the workshop descriptions list things to bring to class. Add one more important thing you need for a successful workshop experience, that’s a positive and open workshop-state-of-mind. Have fun!