[WORKSHOP] creating a table of contents. gangstah.

today we had the utmost pleasure to provide a "free" workshop on organizing files and papers for artists in exchange for a piece of their art! we donated our own time and filing materials for the artists "for the cause."

what was the most fun about the workshop is being able to really get folks to see that clutter is not REALLY about clutter...but delayed decisions...and really it was about getting them to have better habits of decision-making and knowing what they truly want for themselves! what a concept!

something that we were reminded of was that artistic inspiration is EVERYWHERE and we don't always need an "object" to remind of that inspiration. that's what one of our artists realized. they were gathering and keeping way too many things from their daily life, or simply pulled off the street, because they wanted to write about it. well guess what? you don't need those things as a security blanket for your artistry. your ability to find inspiration around you is INSIDE you. unlike an object, it can never be taken away. (or at least, just keep a log of your inspiration ideas, right?) that was the lesson WE took away from this particular artist. *sigh* yes. teaching, boys and girls. it's a two-way street.

we had such a great time that there is a wee possibility that we could do another one, if there is enough interest. interested? email jenny at organizedbyjenny at gmail dot com.

P.S. sincerest thanks to the asian pacific american dispute resolution center for lending us their meeting space!!!