REGISTRATION PAGE
OTOA CREATIVE LIFE PRACTICE (CLP)™
THE 2019 FALL SCHEDULE:
A new format:
TWO 3-DAY WEEKENDS
Weekend #1: FRIDAY - SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 - 27
Weekend#2: FRIDAY - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1- 3
FRIDAYS: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
SAT & SUN: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
~ Register for One Weekend or for Both Weekends ~
THE OTOA CLP WEEKEND WORKSHOP SERIES
For creative thinkers in any field.
You do not need to be an artist to benefit from a Creative Life Practice.
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"We are the process. Life is not happening to us."
~ Marlee F. Koenigsberg, CLP Participant
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REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY | INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW
WHAT IS THE OTOA CLP WORKSHOP SERIES?
It is a series of 3-Day Workshops focusing on the practice and principles for creative, personal, & professional growth through journaling, dialogue, and creative exercises.
WHO LEADS THE WORKSHOPS?
The CLP Workshop Series is led by OTOA Founder & Master Teacher, Gia Forakis.
WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE CLP SERIES?
Each weekend is uniquely designed to investigate 3 of OTOA CLP's Six Aspects for Creative Influence: the creative tools for leading a more connected and fulling life practice. The aim of the series is to introduce the strengths and insights of each aspect as tools to guide you in your own life practice.
WHAT DO WORKSHOPS CONSIST OF?
Workshops consist of a combination of individual and group exercises including: writing, creative inquiry, craft projects, ritual and dialogue, all grounded in the principles of the One-Thought-One-Action (OTOA) technique for incremental thought and action.
IS THERE ANY PREPARATION?
Prior to each workshop, registered participants will be sent an information email, outlining what materials to bring, how to prepare, and a creative Pre-Class Exercise.
Pre-Class Exercises are creative projects designed around the topics of each workshop weekend. They may include a task or an activity such as: reading, writing, photography, contemplation, documentation, that the participant does before attending the weekend workshop.
Pre-Class Exercises are meant to be an enjoyable avenue for creative expression and self-learning that brings context, content and a shared experience to the dialogue within the group and the learning process.
Pre-Class Exercises are important to this process, and it is advised to set aside approximately 20-30 minutes for each Pre-Class Exercise.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION?
Participation includes individual and group exercises and observation. Exercises are followed by in-class discussion and exchange. Some physical movement may be encouraged, but nothing strenuous or beyond the capacity of the participant’s abilities or level of comfort.
There will be one 15 minute break during the Saturday & Sunday sessions. Participants are welcome to bring their own beverages or snacks, so that they can make the most out of their break time.
LOCATION
Brooklyn: South-West Park Slope
Ocean Parkway between Church & Beverly
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Near F, G, & Q Trains
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"Gia made it all clear. After just a few hours I began to see that my random collection of notes and observations weren't a mess, but a path on which I could reach my goals. I started the CLP workshop with questions and left empowered to effect change and with the tools to do so."
~ Sharahn LaRue, Artist & Educator, Brooklyn, NY, CLP Participant
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PRICING
$100 per person for each 3 -Day Weekend*
OR
$175 for Two Weekends*
SPACE IS LIMITED
Registration & Pre-Payment is Required
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To reserve your spot minimum DEPOSIT of $50 is requested toward the full Workshop Fee. The remainder of your payment will be due PRIOR to the start of the first workshop day.
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*Payment in advance secures your space and any discounted rates
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
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SCHEDULE & CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Registration Deadlines are Listed Below
THE FIRST WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Friday - Sunday October 25 - 27
FRIDAY: 6:00pm - 9:00pm | SAT & SUN: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration Deadline October 21
Topics of study for this weekend will be:
Technique / Discipline
MODUS OPERANDI: METHOD & APPROACH: It's one thing to pursue your career. It's another to create your life. But which comes first, Technique or Discipline? Discipline or Technique? This class will take a deeper look at our relationships and associations with Discipline and Technique, how they inform one another, how we can make better use of them, and how to find a holistic and productive creative process that enriches a cohesive life practice.
Observation / Receptivity
TOOLS FOR CHANGE & CONNECTION: The focus of this aspect is to strengthen an awareness of Inner & Collective Intelligence by focusing on the qualities of individual alertness, re-consideration of belief systems, and re-invigorating encounters with abundance. How we observe and receive the world has a direct impact on defining the world we live in
Nature / Purpose
Just what you were looking for, THE ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Connection is the creative core of any creative practice: connection with our individual nature, and connection with something greater than ourselves: our purpose. From this harmony, fulfillment and prosperity can find their ways to supporting us. This class investigates the route towards connecting with our primary core truth, our Nature/Purpose, and our organizing principles for achievement, recognition, remuneration and other measures of success.
THE SECOND WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Friday - Sunday November 1 - 3
FRIDAY: 6:00pm - 9:00pm | SAT & SUN: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration Deadline October 28
Topics of study for this weekend will be:
Time / Space
THE MEDIUM as FRAMING DEVICE: This investigation is intended to encourage a new awareness of temporal and spatial reality where time and space are mediums that we craft and create. How can we use them to our best purpose? We will consider how the principles of One-Thought-One-Action (OTOA) offer more clarity and satisfaction to our projects, relationships, work, and the world we inhabit, as well as explore the paradox that it is by slowing down we actually become better equipped to go further, farther, faster.
Vision / Quest
THE AVENUE: ACTUALIZATION: It is through the caliber of our questions, followed by the dedication of our inquiry, that we chart our path through life. The focus of this class is to investigate how to more productively harness the tools for creative manifestation, for untangling obstacles, and for achieving our goals and visions. "The Journey is where I'm going."
Gratitude / Generosity
"INSTANT KARMA" : THOUGHT IN ACTION: This single Aspect of Creative Influence is one of the most readily available tools we have for manifesting growth, change and transformation in all areas of our lives: personally, professionally and creatively. In this class we will explore our complicated relationships to Gratitude / Generosity towards others and towards ourselves, and look at various ways we can expand our capacity for abundance, healing, and bringing about positive change... one thought, one action at a time.
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"OTOA is really relaxing as I only attend the next idea/thought. The 2nd follows organically. I have been following that practice since my first workshop."
~ Walker West, Artist, Life Coach, and CLP Participant
"The CLP workshop taught me not to be afraid to ask questions about my life because questions are essential for leading a creative life. Gia hands you invaluable tools that deepen your awareness of your everyday, and help you to fully connect with your creative self."
~ Adam Boncz, Performer/Producer, NYC, CLP Participant
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP ONE
To be certain that space is still available...
Please Contact
Darya Gauthier, OTOA Managing Director
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STEP TWO
In your email please include the following:
- Your Full Name
- Your Phone Number
- Your Snail-Mail Address (optional)
- The DATE(s) of WORKSHOP(s) that you would like to attend
- How You Heard About OTOA
- A Few Words About Yourself
- What Interests You About the 3-Day Series You Are Registering For?
- Please include "OTOA" in Subject of your email
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STEP THREE
After we receive your email with registration information (as outlined above) we will let you know if space is available within 24 hours with instructions for how to make your pre-payment
Questions
If you have any questions please contact us at
PLEASE INCLUDE "OTOA" in Subject of your email
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Cancellation Policy
Please bear in mind that this event has limited space. Therefore we ask that if you must cancel, after you have already registered that you kindly observe our Cancellation Policy outlined below.
Cancellation Policy
Please bear in mind that this event has limited space. Therefore, we ask that if you must cancel, after you have already registered that you kindly observe our Cancellation Policy outlined below.
A REFUND OF YOUR DEPOSIT* will be given to cancellations made 3 full weeks before the first day of the intended session (21 days before: if the workshop you have registered for begins on a Friday, then the last day to cancel and receive a FULL refund will be the Thursday 3 weeks prior).
We will not be able to offer any refunds other than those outlined above. Please understand that we may not be able to make exceptions in this policy, but you are welcome to send us a letter to discuss your circumstances.
~We thank you very much for your cooperation.
*Please Note that refunds do not include any fees associated with payments made through PayPal.
CLASS SIZE
Class size is limited to support a creative environment that offers personal attention, while encouraging group participation.
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Some details to be aware of:
- The workshop is designed for your full availability through the entire schedule as posted.
- Please respect the nature of the group environment by making every effort to arrive on time and turn off all mobile devices.
- A Creative Pre-Class Exercise will be sent to each registered participant on the Tuesday prior to each class. These are creative exercises designed to give context and content to each workshop.
- We recommend an investment of 20-30 minutes for each Creative Pre-Class Exercise
- Saturday & Sunday sessions include one 15min break. You are welcome to bring a snack.
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"I look forward to working together to bring creative transformation to your practice, projects and goals, while helping to manifest your visions for the future, personally, professionally, holistically."
~Gia Forakis
OTOA Founder, Master Teacher & CLP Coach
OTOA Creative Life Practice, Mandala © 2017
Are you coming from out of town?
If so, you may want to consider taking advantage of the special discount offer with our friend /Airbnb Host, whose lovely home & private bedrooms are conveniently located to our Brooklyn studio. Contact us for further details: OTOA.info@gmail.com
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"Without judgment, we observe what we are drawn to naturally, and we receive the messages we each need to hear if we’re really listening."
- Lila Smith, Director of Communications & E-Commerce
If you found benefit from the OTOA CLP Workshops Series you may want to consider
with OTOA CLP Founder & Creative Life Coach, Gia Forakis
- Skype or FaceTime Sessions -
If you are not free to join us for the OTOA CLP Workshops, you may want to consider OTOA CLP Private Coaching. Other motivations for CLP Coaching include: a desire to go further in developing your own creative life practice; a more individualized focus to address specific topics or private concerns; a focused investigation of a professional roadblock or obstacles within a single project or set of circumstances; support for comprehensive change in more than one area of your life -- These are all good ways to make use of Private CLP Coaching. OTOA Creative Life Practice Coaching can be tailored to address your, needs, goals, schedule and budget.
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