Join us for Critical Response Process maker-centered critique!
From idea generation to final draft, we all want to know that our work holds meaning for others. Join a small group of writers and artists to practice the connections we seek when art meets its audience.
Together we will explore several versions of Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process, a maker-centered method to bring out your best work through asking questions and looking deeply at what we create.
Feedback doesn’t have to be hollow, brutal, or boring. You will leave your feedback sessions wanting to rush back to your studio, computer, or notebook, and keep making.
Note: This workshop is for works in progress only.
An email will be sent out before the first session with further details about bringing work to class.
SESSION DATES (6:30-8:30 pm CST):
January 11
January 18
January 25
February 1
For the very best feedback, there are a limited number of spots in this critique group cohort.
Leah Mayers is a book & paper artist and educator based in Evanston, IL. She makes star maps for urban dwellers, memento mori, and writes flash creative non-fiction. She is a former gallerist, CPS teacher, and instructor at Columbia College Chicago specializing in arts-integrated curriculum design. Leah is a certified practitioner of Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process method.
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Here are some Step Ones (Statements of Meaning) students have offered regarding their experiences in these artist-centered workshops:
“That was the most agency I’ve ever felt in a critique.” Hannah D., visual & performance artist
“Leah, this class is far beyond what I imagined and expected, thank you.” Dale E., painter, book artist, teacher
“I'm really glad I took this class because I feel more prepared and encouraged to take space as an artist. Thank you once again for the awesome four weeks. You were an amazing guide.” Charlotte K., interdisciplinary artist
“Very good in content and process. Always true that better and different questions equal enhanced outcomes in a way that’s useful for the artist.” Guy, NZ writer
“I like how you can go back to Step One (Statements of Meaning) when needed, seeing that play out was fascinating and definitely useful.” Janean, NZ writer
“I'm inspired by your ability to create a strong community over Zoom!” Caroline W., book artist, arts educator