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Become a Sequencing Teacher

Have you enjoyed a Sequencing workshop and want to deepen your understanding of this practice and the philosophy of creativity on which it is based? Or perhaps you want to share the joy of the Sequencing experience with others? Teaching sequencing requires a broad understanding of the underlying philosophy and approach.  Join us for our Sequencing Teacher Training weekend workshop to learn how to lead Sequencing workshops in a supportive, inclusive, and effective way.  

This workshop offers a deeper immersion into the Sequencing approach, allowing participants to explore and discuss the underlying concepts and philosophy of “teaching art” and supporting creativity. We will share the things we have learned and observed over many years of working with Sequencing, as well as teach the nuts and bolts of presenting a workshop.

Sign up for the annual 4-day workshop to become certified to teach Sequencing in your area. The 2024 dates are August 1st – 4th, Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon.  

Payment plans and tuition assistance available.

Testimonials

  • "I was able to teach Sequencing to a woman who suffers from Transverse Myelitis and her mom. Her mind is 100%, but her rare neurological illness has caused her to become a quadriplegic over the last six years. Through therapy, she has learned to use her left hand to operate her wheel chair, use a fork, open a door, etc. I was skeptical about teaching her, because I didn't want her to become frustrated and not enjoy the experience. her paintings were free-flowing and uninhibited. We spent three fabulous hours together. She commented that she wished her therapy center offered art because it provides instant gratification compared to the long slow progress (or lack of it) with physical therapy. Thanks again Lydia (and Ric) for sharing the gift of Sequencing."

    Chris

  • “I can't tell you what an amazing experience it's been for the New Urban Arts community, and for me personally, to have Sequencing as part of our practice. I find myself thinking of you and Ric (and the larger community at RGS) often....grateful for the wonderful gift you've passed along to us. It has become one of the more consistent practices in the studio. What I love, is that even though the set-up is quite different from RGS all the important things still come through. Students who say they "can't paint" (or have never tried) find out that they can. Those whose artistic practices are rigid and methodical, loosen up. And even the most reluctant and/or cynical of participants, find themselves surprised by the process...and what they're capable of.”

    Jane

  • "I feel great about giving people the experience of sinking down into themselves - getting in touch with their own creativity and taking risks."

Sample Schedule for In-Person Trainings

Typically, the training takes place from Thursday evening at 5 pm through Sunday at 5 pm.

Thursday evening: Sequencing class for participants, slanted toward awareness of the roles of both the student and of the teacher

Friday 12:30 – 6:30 pm: Group discussion of underlying ideas and specifics of the Sequencing approach. Begin practice presentations.

Saturday 12:30 – 6:30 pm: Continuation of the discussion, practice presentations, and beginning of more concrete discussion around presenting a workshop to a group.

Sunday 10 am: Group preparation and then presentation of a workshop to an outside group invited by RGS and members of the class.

This final session is followed by a short recap and helpful evaluation during our clean-up. The close of the weekend is at around 5:00 pm.

Agreement

Credit should be given to River Gallery School and Ric Campman whenever Sequencing is presented.  We request that you contribute an honorarium to RGS (e.g 10% of gross profits) when you teach a workshop. We also ask that workshops not be presented within a 50-mile radius of River Gallery School without prior permission.

Please contact us at 802-257-1577 if you are interested in attending a training session.

Lodging

RGS is next door to the Latchis Hotel in downtown Brattleboro, and there are numerous motels and Airbnb possibilities in the area.