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Michele Cassou Newsletter, Oct 2007

I hope you are well, happy and creative and enjoying the beginning of fall.

My grandchildren came from France to visit this summer and I had the great joy of painting with them. The older one, Nina, who's nine, exclaimed in the middle of one of her paintings: "Painting is my passion! I love to do a lot of things but painting is my passion!" It felt like an amazing echo of my inner voice!

A little while ago Carol, Cathy, Natalia and I came back from our yearly workshop at Esalen; we taught 50 painters in our most spacious and friendly studio right on the coast and had a wonderful and inspiring time. I have been painting a lot this year, but I also found time to finish the long-awaited teaching book: Teachers That Dare. When I was almost done with it, as I was watching people paint in the master class, I felt inspired to make and add quite a few drawings to the manuscript. It was a lot of fun. The result is an easy book to read and work with if you are a teacher or a teacher-to-be or simply want to deepen your understanding of how the process works. I have also started working on a new video that will show the movement of spiritual discovery as the process deepens further. I will be using my own paintings in it. It is such a pleasure to be able to share such intimate work with you all. I expect it to be completed in roughly six months, but you know how hard it is to predict time in a complex project. I now am getting ready to go to San Francisco to teach the Master Class Two in Oct and I look forward to reconnecting with this wonderful group of people coming from all over the world.

Newsletter's content:
1. Announcing a new book and 2 New 2-CD sets!
2. Listing of Workshops & Master Classes — end of 2007 and 2008

 

The NEW BOOK!

Teachers That Dare Using the Creative Process to Teach the Creative Process Inspirational and practical, this book is for anyone interested in teaching creativity, whatever the medium. This unique book guides the reader through the different stages, discoveries, and pitfalls of the teaching process, making it an essential gool for beginners or seasoned teachers. Dozens of fun drawings illustrate the different points and make the book a delight to read or browse through. Teachers That Dare presents teaching as a path of self-discovery and self-exploration for the teacher and student alike. This unique approach offers a solid foundation for understanding, awakening, and supporting the creative potential. When used as a teacher's workbook, it serves as a constant and supporting companion! Size: 8.5 X 11, 200 pages $25.00, Plus shipping add $5.00 for shipping in the US; add $7.00 for shipping in Canada; add $11.00 for shipping in Europe

 

2 NEW! 2-CD sets:

We are happy to announce that our new recording system with 2 microphones has
allowed us to increase substantially the quality of our CD’s.

NEW! 2-CD SET: Creativity Rediscovered   From an 8 day workshop in Taos, New Mexico. This 2-CD set offers the jewels of an 8 day workshop given in Taos, New Mexico, May 2007. Highly recommended for beginners and continuing students, this 2-CD set explores the deepest meaning of creativity and how to fully explore the creative potential. CD One: True Purpose of Creativity (8:48) Entering Spontaneity (17:14) Principles of Creativity (11:59) Fascination with Product (8:41) Developing Tools (10:22) CD Two: Letting Go of Problems (32:42) The Meaning of Your Images (31:41) $25.00 + Tax + shipping and handling.

NEW! 2-CD SET: Spiritual Aspects of the Creative Process, Volume 5 (available in two weeks) This 2-CD set further unravels the deeper meaning of the creative process. Through experiential exploration, Michele guides us far beyond the basics. She provides a refreshing new way to look at the power of the creative force and how to allow it to gain surprising momentum. Highly recommended for experienced painters and those interested in teaching. CD One: 1. Trust and Blind Spots (27:21) 2. "Where" is your life? (23:24) 3. Embodying and Teaching (21:09) CD Two: 1. Tips and Pointers (44:18) 2. Being Aware of Systems (30:29) $25.00 + Tax + shipping and handling.

Workshops 2007

CCE Painting Studio, San Francisco, California.

Weekend Dec 8 and 9, 2007 With Michele Cassou and Carol Levow Starts Saturday morning at 10 am and ends Sunday 6 pm. Place: CCE Studio, 300 Chenery Street, S F. Fee: $ 350. Painting materials included. Non-residential For beginners and continuing students. Register with Barbara at www.ccesf.org or call her at (415) 333-9515

Workshops 2008

additional workshops for 2008 will be scheduled;
please check the website for regular updates.

CCE Painting Studio, San Francisco, California.

Starting the New Year 2008 with creativity! 5 days workshop Jan 9 to 13 2008. 10am to 6pm everyday. Non-Residential. Fee: $650 Includes painting materials For beginners and continuing students. With Michele Cassou and Carol Levow. At CCE Painting Studio, 300 Chenery St. Register with Barbara at www.ccesf.org or call her at (415) 333-9515

Mabel Dodge Luhan House. Taos, New Mexico.
Visit Mabel Dodge Luhan House on the web.

May 2 - 10, 2008. This workshop is wait-listed. Longest workshop of the year. Residential. For beginners and continuing students. $1995, includes all materials. With Michele Cassou (mornings) and Carol Levow. Call 1-800-846-2235 to register or e-mail: mabel@mabeldodgeluhan.com .

Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California.

September 7 - 12, 2008. 5 days Residential. $855 to $1120 plus $50 materials fee payable to the instructor. Price subject to change and varies with type of accommodation. Bring your own painting apron. With Michele Cassou (mornings) and Carol Levow and other teachers. Call (831)667-3005 for registration and information. Or, register on-line with Esalen

MASTER CLASS 2007

Highly recommended for those who wish to deepen their painting process and/or have an interest in teaching creativity. The Master Class brings a community of devoted painters together using inquiry, playfulness and creativity to inquire into the mystery of their lives. Daily in-depth discussions lay out a solid foundation of the way creativity works as well as explore the spiritual dimensions of the creative process.

Taught by Michele Cassou and Carol Levow.

CCE Painting Studio, San Francisco, California

Master Level Two October 14-20, 2007 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CCE Studio, 300 Chenery Street San Francisco, California $850, including materials Prerequisite: Master Class Level One

PREREQUISITE: Nine days of workshops with Michele or equivalent.
REGISTRATION: Email Samantha at sampaints1@aol.com, or call her at 310.666.9790
LOCATION: CCE Studio, 300 Chenery Street, San Francisco, California.

These workshops are presented in two 7 days segments. The extended time invites participants to truly dive into their own creative process. Daily in-depth discussions lay out a solid foundation of the way creativity works as well as explore the spiritual dimensions of the creative process. Participants are encouraged to explore and strengthen personal aspects of their process while learning to rely fully on their intuition and understanding. Participants also learn the basic principles of teaching, as they are related to painting and to living. It is not a training program per se but is strongly recommended for anyone interested in teaching creativity.

Please note that this year's retreats are non-residential. Accommodation list available upon request.
 

MASTER CLASS 2008

Taught by Michele Cassou and Carol Levow.

CCE Painting Studio, San Francisco, California

February 10-16, 2008 and June 15-21, 2008 2 Sessions, 10 am to 6 pm daily CCE Studio, 300 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA $1700, includes both sessions and materials

These workshops are presented in two 7 days segments. The extended time invites participants to truly dive into their own creative process. Daily in-depth discussions lay out a solid foundation of the way creativity works as well as explore the spiritual dimensions of the creative process. Participants are encouraged to explore and strengthen personal aspects of their process while learning to rely fully on their intuition and understanding. Participants also learn the basic principles of teaching, as they are related to painting and to living. It is not a training program per se but is strongly recommended for anyone interested in teaching creativity.

PREREQUISITE: Nine days of workshops with Michele or equivalent.
REGISTRATION: Register with Barbara at www.ccesf.org or call her at (415) 333-9515
LOCATION: CCE Studio, 300 Chenery Street, San Francisco, California.

Please note that this year's retreats are non-residential. Accommodation list available upon request.
 

Workshops in Europe

Carol Levow with Isabel Fouchecour will be presenting workshops in Paris, France
and close to Salzburg, Austria. These workshops can be your prerequisite for attending
Michele Cassou’s Master Classes in USA, as well as doing them independently.
They will be multilingual and open to everyone.

Melleck, Austria, near Salzburg in the beautiful Alps 5 Day Residential workshop November 4 - 9, 2007 Start in the evening after dinner at 7:30 End at 12:00 pm on the 9th Materials not included. List will be sent upon registration Seminarhauser, Schone Aussicht D-83458 Schneizlreuth - Melleck 580 euros (530 euros if you register before August 31) Lodging: for Double room 58 euros per night Lodging: for Single room 65 euros per night Visit Seminarhauser on the web, in German. To register, contact Isabel Fouchecour: phone (from US) 011-33-14-541-2867 011-33-61-222-5918 phone (from Europe) 33 (0)1 45 41 28 67 33 (0)6 12 22 59 18 email isabel.fouchecour@wanadoo.fr website www.isabel.fouchecour.com address 39, av. Ernest-Reyer F-75014 Paris, France

A note from Michele Cassou

We hope to see you all very soon and are wishing you a wonderful journey into the creative process.

With love to you all,
And many blessings

Michele
And Carol, Cathy, Natalia, Barbara
Patrick and Samantha

Check our website at: www.michelecassou.com
Or email us at: cassouart@aol.com
Or call at: 415.459.4829