The Artist’s Way
Make space for yourself. See what happens.
A 12-week guided journey of self-reflection, creativity, and curiosity.
Tuesday Nights, 7–8 PM
The Lantern (SE Portland)
January 5, 2027 - March 30, 2027
You don't need to be an artist. You just need to be willing to get curious.
Ever wish you journaled more? Made more time for yourself? Gotten a little clearer about what you want instead of just moving through the motions?
Join me and a small group of curious humans in Portland as we work through Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way together.
Tuesday evenings | January 5 – March 30 2027
The Lantern | SE Portland
$250–$320 sliding scale | Scholarships available
What to Expect - Who It’s For - FAQs - About - Register
What to Expect
Each week, we'll read a chapter of The Artist's Way and meet to talk about what came up. I'll guide us through reflection, coaching prompts, thoughtful conversation, and simple grounding practices.
Between gatherings, you'll experiment with two core practices:
Morning Pages: Three pages of unfiltered, stream-of-consciousness writing every morning. No editing. No trying to sound smart. Just getting what's in your head onto paper.
Artist Dates: A weekly solo adventure, just for you. Something that sparks curiosity, play, or delight. No productivity goals allowed.
The practices are straightforward. Doing them consistently is the hard part!
That's why we're doing it together.
It might be your jam if…
You wish you journaled more. (But somehow never quite make the time.)
You're at a crossroads. (And could use some space to hear yourself think.)
You want to feel more creative. (Even if you wouldn't call yourself an artist.)
You're craving more self-connection. (Less autopilot, more intention.)
You want to make time for yourself. (And know you probably won't unless it's on the calendar.)
You like the idea of doing hard things with good people. (A little accountability goes a long way.)
Why The Artist’s Way?
Because knowing you want to make a change and actually making time for it are two different things.
For more than 30 years, The Artist's Way has helped people explore their creativity, habits, beliefs, and relationship with themselves.
But this isn't about fixing yourself or becoming a better version of you.
It's about paying attention. Getting curious. Making space for things that tend to get crowded out by the demands of everyday life.
Some weeks might feel inspiring. Others might feel frustrating, boring, or uncomfortable. That's part of the practice, too.
You don't need to have a breakthrough. You just need to show up and see what you notice.
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Not even a little. Despite its name, The Artist's Way is as much about self-discovery as it is about artistic expression. You don't need any creative experience.
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There's no such thing. Morning Pages aren't meant to be good writing. They're not even meant to be read again. They're just a way to get your thoughts out of your head.
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This is a real commitment. Plan for roughly 20 minutes of writing each morning, a 30 min+ Artist Date each week, reading one chapter, and attending our weekly gathering. Some weeks will be harder than others. You don't need to be perfect or do it all each week. BUT you do need to be willing to make room for the work and try your best.
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You probably will at some point. Most of us do when we're building new habits. The goal isn't a perfect attendance record or an unbroken streak of Morning Pages. It's to keep coming back to the practice.
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Not required. You're always in charge of what you share. We'll make room for honest conversation without expecting anyone to disclose more than they're comfortable with.
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Yes. You'll need your own copy of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. We'll work through one chapter each week.
And you will need a journal. Ideally, a fresh blank one.
FAQs
In-Person Meeting Dates
In signing up for this, you agree to make your best effort to attend most of the following dates:
Week 1 - Tuesday, January 5
Week 2 - Tuesday, January 12
Week 3 Tuesday, January 19
Week 4 Tuesday, January 26
Week 5 Tuesday, February 2
Week 6 Tuesday, February 9
Week 7 Tuesday, February 16
Week 8 Tuesday, February 23
Week 9 Tuesday, March 2
Week 10 Tuesday, March 9
Week 11 Tuesday, March 16
March 23 — No gathering (spring break)
Week 12 Tuesday, March 30
About Jen
I'm a life & leadership coach, off-and-on-again journaler, and big believer in making space to hear yourself think.
My coaching work is about helping people get curious about their patterns, figure out what matters, and make intentional changes in their lives.
I'll be facilitating our weekly gatherings, bringing coaching questions, guided reflection, and a little structure to help us stay engaged.
I'm looking forward to doing the work alongside you.
Let’s Do This
12 weeks of showing up for yourself.
Not to become a different person. Not to achieve some impressive outcome. Just to make room for curiosity, reflection, and whatever you discover along the way.
Begins January 5, 2027
Tuesday nights · 7–8 PM
2828 SE Stephens St, Portland, OR
Sliding scale: $250–$320 (scholarships available)
Location
2828 SE Stephens St, Portland, OR 97214
The Lantern is a non-profit community space that fosters connection and support through all of life’s chapters.
There is a large parking lot onsite, so no need to park on the street. We will beet in The Living Room space, which is accessed by the door to the right, as you’re facing the building.