Testimonials
"If someone were considering whether to take the class, I'd tell them that I highly recommend it. You will uncover creativity in yourself and learn from others." - Amy B., Fall 2021 Artist's Way It's Never Too Late To Begin Again Zoom (online) Student
"It's a great class to center on and develop your creative pulse which we all have. It helps us yet beyond our mental blocks from past negative experiences and have fun, take care of ourselves and thrive." - Diana, Fall 2021 Artist's Way Zoom (online) Student
"If someone was considering taking The Artist's Way class, I would tell them don’t wait! Sign up today!! Also that the class can really be whatever they want to make of it. I would say to take pressure off of themselves and enjoy the opportunity to explore what creativity in their life could look like. You will meet wonderful, fun people who will support you in your own journey, at your own pace. There is no expectation or pressure for you to perform any particular way- it’s really about bringing more joy and flow into your life." -Beth A., Artist's Way Zoom (online) Alum Winter 2020
"I hoped to come away from this class with increased clarity of both how to listen to the inner voice of guidance, and also what direction to move in career-wise. I feel content having grown in both of these areas through the course!" - Winter 2020 ZOOM Artist's Way Class Alum
"The
Artist's Way class is not just for artists. It's for anyone who needs that
little nudge to think outside the box. It provides unparalleled insight into
oneself and one's craft." - Jen K. Artist's Way Student 2016
"This class was a great, life-changing experience and opened up my creative life - I feel
that I am living in a more free, meaningful and creative way because of it. I
would highly recommend the class." - Jan, Artist's Way Student 2014
For more comments from past students, check out our Testimonials page!
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Our Fall Quarter 2023 Artist's Way ONLINE ZOOM Classes are now open for registration with classes beginning mid-September 2023. For more info on our classes, go to our Class Offerings or Register for Classes pages!




Artist's Way Class Offerings - Fall Quarter 2023
Please Note: We are running ALL of our Artist's Way Classes online via Zoom this FALL. Zoom is free to participants. Any questions, please let us know. We look forward to bringing this transformative material to you this Fall 2023! ALL classes are held on Pacific Standard Time.
Secure your spot with a $75 (nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit). No prerequisites required.
Classes fill quickly: Register for Classes
Read what our students/alums have to say at our Class Testimonial Page
(using Julia Cameron's bestselling book on creativity The Artist's Way)
Energize your creative life by exploring the international bestseller The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. As one of our students noted "If you are interested in changing, deepening or exploring a more creative side of yourself, this is the class for you!" For a detailed description of this class, go to the bottom of this page.
Section I: MONDAYS, September 18 - December 4 (online via ZOOM) (12 weeks)
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
$395
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Section II: WEDNESDAYS DAYTIME, September 20 - December 13
DAYTIME class for Pacific Standard time students or a great evening class for East Coast time folks!
Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Note: No class November 22
EVENING class (Pacific Standard time)
$395
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Note: No class November 22
To register for the Monday or Wednesday Artist's Way Classes: go to our "Register for Classes" Page
$395 (12 weeks)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Note: No class November 23
To register: go to our "Register for Classes" Page
We start with the desire: "I want to write," then any number of blocks can pop up to make the task of writing seem like a herculean one to accomplish. Students will be led through the chapters in creativity writer Julia Cameron's book "The Right to Write." In this book, Julia explores the "why" of why we write or are called to write. Using that as a foundation, we will use some transformative creativity tools, address obstacles and have fun writing in a low pressure, relaxed and encouraging atmosphere all while we take the next small steps from "why" we write to "let's go ahead and write!" More information on the class can be found at the bottom of this page.
Sundays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
$395 (12 weeks)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Note: No class November 26
To register for the Writing Classes: go to our "Register for Classes" Page
Ever since we started running classes in 2009, our Artist's Way students have been asking for a way to stay connected to our instructors and each other. While we do offer an Artist's Way Class exclusively for alums, we wanted to offer also a more flexible monthly one hour drop-in Artist's Way drop-in for alums. So HERE IT IS:
The last Thursday of each month for ONE hour online via ZOOM, Artist's Way Instructor Kate Gavigan will offer a drop-in class which will be an opportunity for Seattle Artist's Way alums to check in around morning pages, artist's dates, ask questions and share about their creative process plus do a creative task and end with naming some goals for the coming month. MORE information about the class below at the bottom of this page. You can attend just 1 of the sessions or all of them. The dates for the sessions will be updated on the website monthly so you can register for sessions monthly.
Section VI: the LAST THURSDAY of EACH MONTH for ONE hour
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Thursday, June 29, 2023
$30 (each monthly session)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
To register: go to our "Register for Classes" Page
More information on the class can be found at the bottom of this page
Any questions on ANY of our classes, please contact us via our website's contact page!
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For Information on our Refunds and Policy and Procedures, go to: Refunds and Policy/Procedures page.
Questions? Please email us via our contact page.
To read what our previous students have to say about our classes, go to our Class Testimonials Page.
Photo above: Seattle Artist's Way Center Zoom Winter Quarter 2020 Monday Students
The Artist's Way Classes - Fall Quarter 2023 via Zoom (online)
Julia Cameron uses 3 basic tools for students to enhance their lives and their creativity: 1) morning pages (writing 3 pages longhand of stream of consciousness writing), artist's dates (solo fun dates with yourself) and completing creativity exercises at the back of each chapter. Students report that as a result of going through our Artist's Way class they more fully and genuinely know themselves, they discover or re-discover their gifts and talents and have more fun and joy in their lives.
Section I: September 18 - December 4
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
$395 (12 weeks)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Maximum: 10 students
Section II: The Artist's Way DAYTIME class (for Pacific Standard time students and an early evening class for Eastern Time Students) via ZOOM
September 20 - December 13
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
$395 (12 weeks)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Maximum: 10 students
Note: No class November 22
September 20 - December 13
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Maximum: 10 students
Note: No class November 22
TO REGISTER: Go to our Register for Classes Page
(a $75.00 nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit secures your space in the class with the balance of the class tuition due a week before class starts). Students are responsible for purchasing their own copy of The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. Please note: it is not unusual for students to have to miss a class or two over the 12 week session. We provide detailed notes for any class you miss in order to ensure you stay connected with the material and the other students.
Kate Gavigan is passionate about The Artist's Way having seen the positive changes in her students' lives and having personally experienced the benefits of the materials. Kate worked in social services as a trainer for over 10 years when she found herself drawn to the material in The Artist's Way, which helped her uncover a passion for theatre and the arts. She credits her mid-life career change (now working at her dream jobs as an Artist's Way Instructor and Speaker, a Creativity Coach, a Home Organizer and pursuing her interest in Acting) to having gone through The Artist's Way.

It's Never Too Late To Begin Again - An Artist's Way Program for Retirees/Midlife Now Open for Fall Registration 2023 - Online via Zoom
Curious about the Artist's Way and how to apply it to your midlife years and/or retirement? Best-selling creativity author Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way) has created an Artist's Way program geared specifically for older adults including those at midlife and for retirees in her new book: It’s Never too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond. Under the guidance of creativity instructor, Kate Gavigan, students will explore the 12 chapters, learn some fun Artist's Way tools, play with the memoir reflection tasks and identify how to implement the creative tools in their own lives. Being willing to explore your creativity at any age can instill in you a youthful wonder and can enhance your experience of seeing your retirement years as a time of fun and adventure. This class can be a great jumpstart to assist you in navigating and thriving during your midlife years and beyond! Maximum: 10 students.
Please note: Students will get to have a 1 on 1 30 minute Zoom chat with Kate prior to the first class and another one at the end of the 12 weeks.
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
$395 (12 weeks)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Note: No class on November 23
Kate Gavigan is passionate about The Artist's Way having personally experienced the benefits of the materials. Kate worked in social services as a trainer for over 10 years when she was drawn to the tools outlined in The Artist's Way, which helped her uncover a passion for the arts and creativity in all forms. She credits her mid-life career change (now working at her dream jobs as an Artist's Way Instructor and Speaker, a Creativity Coach, a Home Organizer and Actor) to having gone through The Artist's Way. She's particularly excited to be facilitating a class using Julia Cameron's latest creativity book It's Never Too Late To Begin Again which applies The Artist's Way tools specifically with those at midlife and retirees in mind.
Your Right to Write - Fall Quarter 2023 - Online via ZOOM
We start with the desire: “I want to write.” Then any number of blocks can pop up to make the task of writing seem like a herculean one to accomplish. Led by Creativity Instructor, Kate Gavigan this 12 week writing class will take you through the chapters in creativity writer Julia Cameron’s book “The Right to Write.” In this book, Julia explores the “why” of why we write or are called to write. Using that as a foundation, we will take the next small steps from “why” we write to “let’s go ahead and write!”
Over the course of the 12 weeks, we will utilize several transformative Artist’s Way creativity tools (morning pages, artist’s dates) to help ground us in our creativity and in our writing practice. We will have FUN playing around with words and experimenting and exploring a wide variety of writing genres. Students will also engage with some gentle tasks to help identify and miniaturize your critic/censor, address past blocking artistic injuries and write in a low pressure, relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. To quote Julia Cameron, “I want to let everybody in. I want us all to write … we all have the right to write.”
We look forward to offering a class that makes room for us ALL to write!
Absolute beginners welcome as well as long time writers and
everyone in between.
Maximum 10 students.
Students will also get to meet with the instructor for 30 minutes prior to the
first class for a 1 on 1 chat as well as a closing 30 minute individual
session.
Section V: September 17 - December 10
Sundays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
$395 (12 weeks)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Note: No class November 26
To Register for this class: go to Register for Classes Page
A $75 tuition nontransferable nonrefundable deposit secures your space in the class with the balance due a week before the first class. Please Note: It's not unusual for students to have to miss 1 or 2 classes over the course of the 12 weeks and Kate will write detailed notes so that you stay connected to the material and to your fellow students.
Kate Gavigan has been facilitating Artist’s Way Classes
since 2009 and has a passion for helping students discover or rediscover their
gifts and talents. Kate rediscovered her fondness for writing at about the same
time she began offering Artist’s Way Classes. She has loved the power of words
since the very first time a book was read to her (“I am a Bunny” by Richard Scarry) and her love for
the power, the majesty, the wonder of words has grown exponentially since then.
She has a particular calling for helping all students realize they have a
unique voice that only they can share and is excited to offer this class that
helps them do just that.
DROP IN Artist's WAY MONTHLY ZOOM class for Seattle Artist's Way Alums
NEW CLASS FOR Seattle Artist's Way Alums - Monthly Drop-in ZOOM Artist's Way Class!
Ever since we started running classes in 2009, our Artist's Way students have been asking for a way to stay connected to our instructors and each other. While we do offer an Artist's Way Class exclusively for alums, we wanted to offer also a more flexible monthly one hour drop-in Artist's Way check-in class for alums. So HERE IT IS:
the last Thursday of each month for ONE hour online via ZOOM, Artist's Way Instructor Kate Gavigan will offer a drop-in check-in/class which will allow for students to check-in re: morning pages and artist's dates, ask some questions, do a creative exercise with Kate, do some creative goal planning/intentions for the coming month and finish up with a short meditation.
You can attend just 1 of the sessions, a few of them OR ALL of them. The registration page with the dates for the sessions will be updated on the website monthly so you can register for sessions monthly.
Section VI: the LAST THURSDAY of EACH MONTH for ONE hour
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Thursday, June 29, 2023 (next session!)
$30 (each monthly session)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
To register: go to our "Register for Classes" Page
Maximum Number of Students/alums for Drop in class only: 30 students maximum
Here are the 2023 Artist's Way Alumni Drop-in ZOOM class dates:
THURSDAYS:
January 26
February 23
March 30
April 27
May 18 (doing May's class a week early due to the holiday at the end of the month)
June 29
July 27
August 31
September 28
October 26
November 30
December 28
Kate Gavigan is passionate about The Artist's Way having personally experienced the benefits of the materials. Kate worked in social services as a trainer for over 10 years when she was drawn to the tools outlined in The Artist's Way, which helped her uncover a passion for the arts and creativity in all forms. She credits her mid-life career change (now working at her dream jobs as an Artist's Way Instructor and Speaker, a Creativity Coach, a Home Organizer and Actor) to having gone through The Artist's Way.
The Artist's Way for Alumni - (of the Seattle Artist's Way Center) - will return in a future quarter
We're excited to announce the return of our ALUMNI Artist's Way ZOOM (online) Class for students who have attended the 12 week Artist's Way Class through The Seattle Artist's Way Center!
Students participating in this Winter Quarter 2023 weekly online Zoom class will get the opportunity to go deeper with their creative practice and their understanding and use of The Artist's Way tools. The 12 week class will take students through the 12 chapters in The Artist's Way but with a specific focus on the key concepts. Students will also be guided to utilize the idea of baby steps to move forward on their specific goals and creative ideas (whatever those are and they could change week to week!). Students will also have an individual 1 on 1 Zoom 30 minute meeting with Kate prior to the first class to share about their creative process and to explore their goals and/or hopes for the class. Kate will also offer a closing one on one 30 minute Zoom chat with each student to review their experience and hopes for the future. To quote Julia at the end of Chapter 12: "Reread this book. Share it with a friend. Remember that the miracle is one artist sharing with another." Here's our opportunity to do just that!
Section IV:
Sundays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
$395
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Maximum number of students: 10
Note to be scheduled: Individual 1 on 1 - 30 minute sessions with students and Kate prior to first class and at week 11, prior to the last week 12.
To Register: go to Register for Classes.
The Artist's Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children
Returning Fall 2023 - Online via Zoom
What creative moments from your childhood jump out at you? Maybe it was building a fort, learning a musical instrument or just having fun with play doh. Or perhaps you look back at your childhood and wish you’d been afforded with more chances to be creative. It’s not too late to delight in your creativity and those of your child(ren)! We are excited to support parents by sharing with them creativity tools that can help them enhance the creativity in their children and enhance the creativity in their OWN lives. Over the course of 12 weeks, Creativity Instructor Kate Gavigan will take parents through the 12 chapters of Julia Cameron’s latest book on creativity called “The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children” (specifically designed for parents of children newborn through age 12). Students will learn some gentle and powerful creativity and life enhancing tools and as a result will have the opportunity to more fully know themselves and their kids, discover or rediscover their creativity, have more fun and joy in their lives and get support from other parents throughout it all. We can’t wait to share this material with you to help you as you guide your children on a healthy creative path toward their future and yours!
Section V: Will return Fall 2023
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Pacific Standard time) Online via Zoom
$395 (12 weeks)
Instructor: Kate Gavigan
Students are responsible for purchasing a copy of Julia Cameron's book "The Artist's Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children"
To Register for this class, go to: Register for Classes
Notes: To be scheduled: Individual 1 on 1 - 30 minute sessions with students and Kate prior to first class and at week 11, prior to the last week 12. A $75 nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit secures your space in the class with the balance of the class tuition due a week before the class starts. Please note: It's not unusual for students to have to miss a class or two over the 12 weeks. However, we will provide detailed notes if you have to miss a class.
Kate Gavigan is passionate about The Artist's Way having personally experienced the benefits of the materials. Kate worked in social services as a trainer for over 10 years when she was drawn to the tools outlined in The Artist's Way, which helped her uncover a passion for the arts and creativity in all forms. She credits her mid-life career change (now working at her dream jobs as an Artist's Way Instructor and Speaker, a Creativity Coach, a Home Organizer, Actor, Musician) to having gone through The Artist's Way. She's particularly delighted to be facilitating a class using Julia Cameron's latest creativity book "The Artist's Way for Parents" having seen the transformative power of sharing your creativity with your children and developing and pursuing your own creative passions.