Bower Book Club: The Artist's Way
Sunday, February 1, 2026 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM) (EST)
Description
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection, and Our Creativity
This weekly gathering invites participants to explore and reflect on Julia Cameron’s internationally bestselling book, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. Together, we will discuss, question, and work our way through this transformative 12-week creative journey.
Using Cameron’s suggested group format, the facilitator will gently guide conversations around questions raised, challenges encountered, and insights gained from the previous week’s assignments. The group serves as both a catalyst and a source of encouragement, helping participants honor their commitment to this inspiring—and sometimes challenging—creative practice.
The Artist’s Way is structured into 12 chapters (weeks), each including specific creative commitments such as daily Morning Pages, weekly Artist Dates, and guided tasks designed to expand awareness and reconnect participants with their innate creativity.
Class Schedule
Classes meet on Sundays from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (13 sessions, 1 hour a week)
The introductory meeting on Sunday, February 1 will provide an overview of the book, along with clarification on assignments, expectations, and materials.
MATERIALS
Required:
- The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
(Available on Amazon and at most local bookstores, including used book shops) - 8.5 x 11 regular ruled (not college-ruled) notebook paper or notebook for Morning Pages
(Julia Cameron also offers notebooks specifically designed for this purpose) - Your preferred writing utensil
Recommended:
- A separate notebook for notes, reflections, questions, and insights
- Optional companion materials such as task books or bundles, available on Amazon
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellations made 1 week or more in advance of the class date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours to the class will not be refunded.
- Students will have the option to transfer registration to another class in place of receiving a refund.
- Special consideration will be given to cancellations due to health-related issues and family emergencies.
- If you plan miss a session of class, please inform your instructor, or email our Program Coordinator, Lauren Hood, at L.hood@bowercenter.org
- There will be no refunds or discounts given for missed classes.
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$25/ person
For ages 18+
305 N. BRIDGE STREET
Bedford, VA 24523 United States
Sundays, February 1 - April 26 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm