Scribing Essentials

At a Glance

A foundational program to develop the inner capacities of scribing—a process of drawing while people talk—for real-time reflection.

Apr 8 – 12, 2024

Online Only

Language:
English

Tuition: 
Please choose a rate in accordance with your country and the strength of its economy, and based on your overall financial situation. Should either rate not be feasible, please reach out to the team.
  • Rate One $500 (For people in countries with strong economies/currencies, who experience a steady personal or professional financial situation. Your registration will help support others to participate.)
  • Rate Two $300 (For people in countries with moderate economies/currencies, who experience an uncertain personal or professional financial situation.)
  • Scholarship on Request Email Emma@kelvybird.com
  • Alumni 10% discount Email Emma@kelvybird.com

 

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A foundational program to develop the inner capacities of scribing—a process of drawing while people talk—for real-time reflection.

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The Program

This 5-day online program will cover a range of core capacities required for a robust visual practice. Self-directed readings, videos, handouts, and guided practices combine with daily online sessions for live scribing and group conversations. The content will include:

  • Day 1: Being—Staying open; creative tension; containers
  • Day 2: Joining—Softening; fields of conversation
  • Day 3: Perceiving—Suspending judgment; mapping systems
  • Day 4: Knowing—Presencing; coherence; discernment
  • Day 5: Drawing—Learning scribing basics; Integrating domains

Faculty: Kelvy Bird and Reilly Dow,  and hosting by Emma Dulski. With special guests to be determined. 

Logistics

Technical Requirements: To participate in the live session, you will need to have video or audio access to Zoom. You will also receive an invitation to an online community platform called Mighty Networks where you can complete the self-directed learning.

Materials: You will want to be prepared to draw each day during the live session. This can include any size and type of surface you would like to work on, crayons, markers, pencils, or digital tablets.

An integrated compilation of scribed images, by Reilly Dow, from the October 2022 program.

Schedule

Each day will include:

  • Self-paced practices: ~1 hour per day of self-paced practices that include reading, watching short pre-recorded videos, drawing practice, and written reflection.
  • Live sessions from 10-11:30am EDT (check your time zone here) with: small and large group conversation, and a special guest to add insight on the daily topic and provide an opportunity to practice scribing. Recordings of the live sessions will be available by the end of each day.

Registration

Fee

Please choose a rate in accordance with your country and the strength of its economy, and based on your overall financial situation. Should either rate not be feasible, please reach out to the team.

  • Rate One $500 (For people in countries with strong economies/currencies, who experience a steady personal or professional financial situation. Your registration will help support others to participate.)
  • Rate Two $300 (For people in countries with moderate economies/currencies, who experience an uncertain personal or professional financial situation.)
  • Scholarship on Request Email Emma(at)kelvybird.com
  • Alumni 10% discount Email Emma(at)kelvybird.com


Cancellation Policy: Fees will be refunded for all cancellations received in writing before March 29, 2024. No refunds will be granted after that date.

Certification

This program is part of the Presencing Institute's "u-school for Transformation" and will count towards certification in the Visual Presencing Pathway. Other required programs include: Levels of Scribing, Visual Practice for Theory U, to be followed by a portfolio review. There is no previous substitute for this program in the certification pathway, as it is entirely new.

FAQs

Can I participate if I have no drawing skills? 
Absolutely! We will start at a very basic level so if you're able to draw a circle and a rectangle that will be sufficient.

Which materials do I need? 
We'll send you detailed information about the material needed once you're signed up. You don't need fancy art supplies.

Does this course include certification? 
Yes. This course does include a certificate as part of the Social Arts | Visual Presencing Pathway with the Presencing Institute.