Comments on: The Art Biz ep. 122: How Do You Know If a Class or Workshop is Right for You?

By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:52:59 +0000

Very happy this resonates with you, Diana. Glad you can put it to use.

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By: Diana Rogers

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:30:04 +0000

Such an insightful and well-timed podcast Alyson. You did a fantastic job at laying out the criteria I can use to make more thoughful decisions about how I invest my time and energy into taking classes and workshops. As artists, we are fortunate to have so many excellent opportunities to grow and learn but it can be overwhelming too!

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By: Patricia C Vener

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:07:53 +0000

One last thought (for now). Alyson, how about a post on taking the time to assimilate everything one learns (from all the different sources).

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By: Patricia C Vener

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:05:14 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

A long time ago Dorothy Parker had her round table. A convergence of poets, writers, and other artists. They interacted with one another and I have to think each gained something from the exchange – if only reassurance that there were other artists struggling with the various aspects of life as an artist in a world that maybe doesn’t understand your ideas.
I feel so isolated and being a member of something like this where everyone is an artist who is working toward something would allow me to feel less isolated. That may not necessarily be the function of the Hamden Art League, of course. It probably isn’t.
You know what? Forget them. I’d still be isolated given my present life circumstances. Anyway, I have everyone here who replies (Alyson, Sari, etc). That’s my art league!

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By: Musehunting: 29th January 2011 – Becky Hunter

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:26:27 +0000

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By: Will Eskridge

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:21:39 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Hey cool! Thanks Alyson!

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By: Dianne Poinski

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:07:57 +0000

I am a big believer in investing in myself, but I am also guilty of thinking that “this is going to be the class that changes my life.” This thinking has led me into signing up for a few too many classes and not really applying what I was learning…. or at least that is what I thought.
I just completed a project that has been on my “to do” list for a couple of years. After completing it, I realized that I had finally incorporated many of the techniques I had learned about in the classes and from articles and books (loved yours!) I had read. I set goals and made timelines. This stuff really works!
This is a good topic and I just have to let you know that I tell everyone about your blog triage class. I loved that class and learned so much. I also met some pretty awesome artists that I am still in touch with almost 2 years later.
Thank you!

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By: Angeline-Marie

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:26:02 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Current favorite podcast would have to be Artists Helping Artists, followed by 15 Minute Craft Website Tips, followed by yours (you have some gems!!!). I used to enjoy a few others, but some have stopped without warning (what happened to Art Heroes?). The other podcasts are “fun” like The Great Detectives of Old Time.”
I get a little from each podcast. As I need/want to do something, I listen to the same ones over and over. Each listen gets interrupted 1,000 times, but I still learn. Something always sticks, and when sitting down to do something, I remember and do it.

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By: Wild C

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:31:15 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Be my guest!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:22:31 +0000

In reply to Patricia C Vener.

Patricia: What are you pushing for? What do you want from the league?

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