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 2025 dates are August 14 – 17th, Thursday afternoon through Sunday evening.

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 Trainings

Typically, the training takes place from Thursday through Sunday.

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

Friday: Group discussion of underlying ideas and specifics of the Sequencing approach. Begin practice presentations.

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

Sunday: 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.

Certification

Students who complete this 26 hour Sequencing Teacher Training will have the opportunity to join our network of certified sequencing teachers by fulfilling a few additional requirements beyond course attendance.

Certified sequencing teachers will have their name featured in our online teacher directory, making it easy for students to find and connect with you. Additionally, we will promote the network of certified sequencing teachers in various ways including our email newsletters sent to our extensive mailing list of thousands of students and alumni.

Certification Requirements:

Full participation in all hours and aspects of the Sequencing Teacher Training
Recording yourself demoing a Sequencing workshop integrating the feedback you received after the workshop offered on the last day of the Sequencing Teacher Training.
Completion of at least 6 hours of continuing education with RGS every two years, with various opportunities to fulfill this requirement (many at no additional tuition cost)
This could include:
- Assisting an RGS teaching artist at Sequencing workshop at RGS
- Assisting an RGS teaching artist at a Sequencing workshops off site with specific populations such as refugees, the elderly, unhoused people, LGBTQIA, BIPOC, or other affinity groups.
- Assisting in future Sequencing Teacher Training workshops (when invited)
- Leading a Sequencing workshop independently and welcoming an RGS teaching artist to observe in person to provide guidance and feedback (when scheduling and location allows)
- Attending additional Sequencing Teacher Training workshop hours (at a discounted fee)

Agreement

By taking part in this workshop you agree not to present the techniques learned in the workshop within a 50-mile radius of River Gallery School without prior permission. In all situations, 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.

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.