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 two online sessions via Zoom for Q&A and group conversations. The content will include focus around 5 key domains of visual practice:
- Being—Staying open; creative tension; containers
- Joining—Softening; fields of conversation
- Perceiving—Suspending judgment; mapping systems
- Knowing—Presencing; coherence; discernment
- Drawing—Learning scribing basics; Integrating domains
The program includes access to a library of recorded conversations with special guests, to add insight on each of the domains and to provide opportunities for scribing practice at your own pace.
Faculty: Kelvy Bird and Reilly Dow.
Logistics
Each day will include:
- Self-paced practices: ~1-2 hours per day of self-paced practices that include reading, watching pre-recorded videos, drawing practice, and written reflection.
- Two live sessions from 10-11:30am EDT (check your time zone here) on April 10 and 12, 2024 with: small and large group conversation, and Q&A with program faculty. Recordings of the live sessions will be available by the end of each day.
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. 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: ~1-2 hours per day of self-paced practices that include reading, watching pre-recorded videos, drawing practice, and written reflection.
- Two live sessions from 10-11:30am EDT (check your time zone here) on April 10 and 12, 2024 with: small and large group conversation, and Q&A with program faculty. 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 $400 (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 $200 (For people in countries with moderate economies/currencies, who experience an uncertain personal or professional financial situation.)
- Alumni 10% discount Email reilly(at)pinkfish.ca
- Reduced rate scholarships on request Email reilly(at)pinkfish.ca
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
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, for those who complete all aspects of the program, as part of the Social Arts | Visual Presencing certification pathway with the Presencing Institute. Please visit the u-school website for more information.