Facilitating a monthly TD group

[Angela Raincatcher]

I am considering starting a 6-month series of TD workshops open to the community in my town. I have a couple of venues selected, and have been sending feelers out to gauge interest.

My husband is a psychotherapist and wants to recommend the series for some of his clients. I have a few people in my spiritual community who are wanting to work on personal spiritual issues from a creative perspective.

I have experience teaching and facilitating other types of events and circles, but this would be my first time sharing TD with others.

Any thoughts you would share with a first-timer?

[Deborah Koff-Chapin]

Roberta, If you are just beginning to do any kind of teaching, I suggest you begin by finding even a couple of friends to join you in a regualr Touch Drawing group. You can safely explore, deepen, and experimant with the process in a small group and private setting. Let it grow slowly and by word of mouth. You do not need to jump in to being public. In my first years I did this - firned scame over to draw with me weekly. I also had 1-3 children come to my studio to draw with me regularly. I very gradually worked into holding space for larger groups in a public setting. It can grow very orgnaically this way and you naturally grow into your next phases. I hope this is helpful.