Wow, I am so excited for the next cohort of Climate Art 101 to start on Monday!
I realized that I’ve been sharing about the launch, but haven’t talked too much about the specifics! So if you’ve been curious about it, this is for you 😊
I believe art is a climate solution. It's a powerful tool to communicate, connect with emotions, and inspire climate action. I’ve distilled what I’ve learned from the past 10 years of working in education, climate, communications, and art to craft each lesson with love.
In 6 weeks, you'll learn to make compelling art for climate storytelling. You’ll become a better communicator and make friends with other creatives in climate. This course is a toolkit to tap into your creativity.
So far, two cohorts have gone through Climate Art 101, growing our community to 100 wonderful Creatives in Climate from all over the world. Together, they’ve created over 300 pieces of climate art—and I can’t wait to see what this next cohort creates.
Course Curriculum
Here’s what we’ll explore each week:
Week 1: Climate Art Case Studies
Week 2: Best Practices for Climate Communication
Week 3: The Joy of Learning Through Making Art
Week 4: Art for Climate Anxiety
Week 5: Climate Stripes
Week 6: Action Plan for the Future
What’s Included
Virtual, Self-Paced Course
This six-week program features recorded lessons and hands-on activities designed to help you unlock your most creative self and become a climate communicator through art. During the first month, you’ll explore daily art-making. In the final two weeks, you’ll dive into creating your own Climate Stripes project.
Community of Climate Creatives
You’ll join a private Slack group to share your art, collaborate with other creatives, and find inspiration. This community has been one my favorite parts of the course —I finally feel like I’ve found my people.
Creativity Meditations + Climate Art Workshops
You’ll get access to five recorded creativity meditations plus ten recorded workshops on topics like Clean Energy, Solarpunk, and Electrifying Your Home.
Download a free copy of the “Visualize Your Future Creative Self” meditation here.
Monthly Live Community Calls
Each month, I host live calls for “Show and Tell.” These are a space to share what you’ve created, receive feedback, and support one another. These calls always leave me excited and inspired to make more art!
By the End of the Course
You’ll have created 30 pieces of solutions-oriented climate art and gained confidence in using art as a tool for storytelling and advocacy. The art-prompts, assignments, and meditations will teach you how to create art that envisions a brighter future.
I have reached millions of people with my art. My goal is to build a community of climate artists who will reach millions more.
If you want to learn more or have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message! You can register for the course here.
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