Turning Your Inner Critic Into Your Ally: A Workshop for Creatives

Turning Your Inner Critic Into Your Ally: A Workshop for Creatives

“Do you want to live under a bridge? Be an artist!!” “Writing a BOOK? Who do you think you are?” “Why don’t you get a NORMAL job?!!” Many artists and writers struggle with their inner critic— that persistent and pesky voice that always “knows what’s best”. 

Particularly when it comes to creativity, the critic can be a source of doubt, stagnation, and creative block. But when understood and redirected, this inner nit-picker can actually help us in succeed in our creative pursuits.

In this workshop, we’ll explore the inner critic’s antics and perspective through gently transformational writing exercises in poetry and/or prose. With imaginative prompts, you’ll be invited to move toward forgiveness of the critic, and to cultivate a wiser, more collaborative version of this often challenging inner self. 

This gathering is designed as a safe, nurturing, and completely non-judgmental space. Whether you’re a brand-new creative, a closeted writer, or an established artist seeking deeper self-understanding, you’ll find support, community, and tools to bring more freedom and confidence to your work. 

Claire Boyce, artist at The One Who Sees Clearly Arts, has been writing for over 20 years. She focuses on creative prose and poetry of a variety of forms. Her focus on deepening connections with spirit and nature provide the reader with a calm and still refuge in the midst of a busy world. She writes both free-verse and metered poetry, looking to contemporary masters as well as classic poets for inspiration. 

Claire is also a healer certified in the Compassion Key healing modality, a framework that helps clients experience greater wholeness and joy by clearing blockages caused by past trauma. She brings a depth of compassion and psychospiritual awareness to her writing workshops. 

Learn more about the Instructor Claire Boyce at theonewhoseesclearly.com

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.