Thank you so much for all your lovely comments and emails after my last post. I really wasn’t expecting that and it’s helped to buoy my mood. Because, you see, I’ve been feeling a bit blue… hormones and a cancelled holiday will do that to you. What was getting me down the most was not being able to teach my class at the Teahouse Studios. It’s quite a big deal for me to teach in person because, despite appearances, i’m really quite shy. I have to gather all my introverted wiles and just launch myself into teaching. So I’d been building myself up to the challenge, and was really looking foward to stretching my teacherly wings.
And then two days ago i had a why-didn’t-i-think-of-that-before moment.
While putting the class together I’d found there was a lot of material i had to leave out — there was no way I could cover everything i wanted in a one-day workshop, so i distilled the juiciest bits down into a few exercises we would do together on the day. Meanwhile, I have been working on my Blogging From the Heart guidebook, and while the writing section has flowed like a dream, the photography part has proven more tricky. Because there’s so much I want to share, and much of it needs to be experiential — assignments and lessons, rather than chapters you read.
And that’s when it hit me — I’ve been trying to fit the teaching into the format *I* decide, but actually, it’s got its own thoughts about that. It’s not a workshop or a chapter, it’s a freakin’ course!
I’ve always been a bit reluctant to teach a photography class as there are a bajillion photography classes and ecourses out there, so really, do we need another one? But you guys, I am so excited about Photo Meditations! Now I’ve given mysef permission to make it bigger, my head is spinning with ideas. The last time I was this inspired I was creating Unravelling back in 2008 :)
So before I share more, i wanted to see if anyone would be interested in doing a (probably 5-week) photography course with me in November? It’s called Photo Meditations: Infusing Your Images With Soul.
:)
Yes the world does need your photography course, very much so. I would love with all my heart to take part:) It was your inspiration during Unravelling that gave me the confidence to take photographs and I haven’t stopped since. I have so much still to learn and can’t wait to get started xxx
Oh, I would most definitely be interested… I can’t wait to hear more about it!
yes yes yes!! when can i sign up? :)
Yes please I’m in! xxx
Count me in!!
raises hand and says yes… I’ll take any course you do, because I know it will be awesome.
Finally :)
I’d love to take part in it.
YES! Please!
yes, most definitely. perfect timing!
YES! as long as I can afford it, just back from a mega adventure which cost a bit and leaves me missing a paycheck from time off unpaid :P
Oh gosh, Susannah, I’d love it! But I’m not sure about THIS November, as I’m taking your autumn Unravelling course as well as starting some other adventures. But when you offer it for the second time (and you KNOW you will!!!) you can count me in for sure!! So glad things are coming together for you and hopefully your “blue spell” turned out to be a creative passage for you! Much love!! xoxo
YES! It’s funny, because when I saw the course offering for the Teahouse Studios I wished that it could be an online course so I could take it! Perhaps I’ll get my wish after all! I think that it is a wonderful idea Susannah. Run with it! Count me in!
Donna
Absolutely yes!!!!
Yep, I might be interested. :-)
Susannah, you have been so influential in my artistic development. I have been looking for a photography course for many months. I couldn’t think of a better teacher than you!! Looking forward to the journey…
I’d love to, but does that mean that your Blogging from the Heart will be canceled? ’cause that would be a shame … :(
Can’t wait to see what it is about
YES! It’s funny because when I saw the course offering for the Teahouse Studios I wished that it could have been an online class so that I could take it. It sounds so great. So, perhaps I will get my wish. I’d love to take your class, Susannah. Spin away. And now, I’m inspired! Count me in.
Thanks!
Donna
As one of your would’ve been Tea House students I put in a resounding yes! Photo Meditations as longer, more in depth experience sounds fabulous! xo
Susannah, I’d absolutely be interested! You’re a fantastic teacher and photographer, so I’d love to learn from you. Count me in, as well. :)
P.S., Super excited about Unravelling #2 very soon!
no no, Blogging From the Heart will still be offered, but i think the photography section will be smaller and i’ll keep my focusing writing for your blog :)
hell, yeah!
Yes! I’m in!!
yes I would be so interested!
Yes! This sounds like a wonderful idea.
I haven’t been able to do the Unravelling courses this time around, but I’m still eagerly awaiting the next batch. And I’m also looking forward to Blogging From the Heart.
Susannah I am doing Unravelling 2 with you starting in September but I’d still be interested in doing your photography course in November.
C
Yes! YES!!
YES!!!!
As Unravelling 1 got me into photography and visual storytelling, I would probably be up for this.
What an inspired idea!! If I could make the timing work, I would most certainly enroll!
Absolutely! There IS a need for what YOU personally have to offer. Sign me up.
I am on board! Especially since I missed the opportunity to sign up for Unraveling before it filled up, I would love the opportunity to learn from you in another way.
I am so there. Count me in for November. I wanted to attend your Teahouse class but had just moved 10 hours away and couldn’t be there. I was very blue.
Your Unravelling 1 course re-awoke my love of photography and has opened up worlds for me.
Thank you.
I would be totally interested! I was originally signed up for the class at Teahouse Studios (and still am depending on the reschedule date) and, as I mentioned in my email, was pretty bummed it fell through. Keep the inspiration flowing, Susannah. The possibilities are endless!
Of course! Any course that you teach is on my “must-do” list.
YES!
sounds awesome!
Yes, yes, yes! It sounds absolutely amazing!
Wonderful idea. I’d love it.
I took Unravelling 1 in Summer of 2010 and was planning to take Unravelling 2 this summer, but I had a baby instead. Photo Meditations couldn’t come at a more perfect time (i take so many photos now. Partly because of the baby and partly because I have so little time to devote to any other creative pursuits) and I would definitely take it. Brilliant, Susannah!!!! :-)
Very interested!
Me, me, ME!! :D
I am SO in.
x
totally interested! would it be an online course or an in person course?
Like you need to ask … :)
mj.
xx
oh, yes, yes, yes…hoping the timing works out for me…but sounds so exciting!!!
I would love to participate Susannah!!
I am doing Unravelling 2 but I would do photography in November also. I have learned so much from you. You have been an inspiration to me and helped me to unravel and begin to find myself again after 17 years of being mommy.
Of course!! Just exactly what I need to come into my life this fall…
I am definately interested – you really have an eye for a beautiful shot! And as an Unraveller I know the course will be excellent!
oh, god, yes
(always yes)
count me in, I’m sure it’s going to be a lot of fun!
Yes!!! Fabulous Idea!
Hello love! A five-week course online :)
You might remember I mistook your blogging from the heart for a e-course, so this news makes me so happy. I would love some photography tips from you, my dear, and honestly, I would do an e-course of yours no matter what the topic, writing or fashion or even taxes ;)
hee! i would pay good money to do a taxes course — i find it so confusing :)
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my…I have been trying to decide on a photography course for weeks now!!! Perfect timing…I’m in! As a former unraveller I know it will be a wonderful course. Can’t wait!
Absolutely – YES. :-)
definitely
Yes, yes and yes!!! I LOVED Unravelling & will be taking Unravelling 2, so this makes me sooooooo happy to learn this news.
How exciting! Can’t wait, now to find the funds….
I’d probably be interested, depending on content etc. Look forward to hearing more details. Sounds great.
Would love too!! If I can learn just half of what you know then I would be lucky :)
I say YES!!!
I would love to. I have been looking at your other courses to do since Unravelling hit such a good spot for me. I have a lot on at the moment though, I just started a yoga teacher training program and moved internationally combining 2 houses. So, I will have to see if it’s too much this time round. Otherwise i hope it’s a huge success and goes a second round so I can join at some point.
You are an amazing teacher and your vulnerability in your teaching is part of what takes you to that title.
Vinita (Salom)?
Funny to find you here. How are you? Did you do Susannah’s Unravelling course? You would enjoy it! Hope you are well. daphne
Yes, please. Yes.
Yes, yes, absolutely!!
Am I too late to leave my YES?
YES! please.
Yes… I, like the rest of your groupies, would do just about anything with you (hell probably even for you.) I too am taking Unravelling 2 and don’t want to be spread too thin. I’d appreciate your thoughts on taking them at the same time.
Yes! Would be very interested. Count me in!
Adding my voice to the yeses!
i was also thinking when I saw it offered at the Tea House..how nice it would be to take it!