Blast Off Syllabus (PDF)

One of my biggest accomplishments was embracing myself as an artist! . . .

With this course, I've begun visioning, completed major intolerations, opened up a biz account and mailbox, and set up my blog.. . . This course is very rich and has so many gifts.

Blast Off! has given me a doable and fabulous foundation. The tools I now have with the daily assignments will continue to propel me forward to making a living completely from my art. Yes, there is a lot to do to get me to my plan, but now the path is there as well as the motivation.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me save my life.--Kerry Kittrell, Austin, TX

GUARANTEE OF CLASSES
I cannot make you do the work required. However, I guarantee that if you show up, do the work and honor the promise to yourself, you will see results. If the classes are not as they are described as you see here or if you believe I am not holding up my end of the professional relationship, I promise to refund your money.

ARTIST BLAST OFF
Send Your Art Career Soaring!

September 16-October 9 After an easygoing summer, it's time to get back to work and focus on yourself and your goals. Join the launch!   Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. —Les Brown

In this class, you will . . .

• Decide to go for it
• Define success for yourself
• Commit to your vision
• Identify and personalize strategies
• Create good habits
• Release what you don't love
• Set boundaries

This class is a terrific blend of motivation, coaching, and practical business tools you can use to take your art career to a new level.

You'll be working on the following.

• Commit to accepting responsibility for your life
• Capture your Vision and plan to enact it
• Monthly financial worksheet (getting a grip on your financial situation)
• 2009 Plan for continuing education and handling your information overload
• Identify tasks you can hire out (or let go of)
• Complete a challenging (but workable) plan for the entire year

Read the Blast Off class syllabus (PDF file)

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
You log onto your computer from the comfort of your home, office, local coffee shop, or interplanetary traveling craft—any time of day that suits you. Your time zone is irrelevant.

There are no scheduled meeting times and everything will be posted on the class blog. You are welcome to participate on the blog or to travel in solitude.

You will receive daily (weekday) reminders for the class.

Class lessons include PDF downloads, audio files (which are for auditory learners—all audio files will also be available as PDF files), and, I hope, some video (although I’m still a newbie with video).

**This is my favorite thing about my new classes—adding audio. WHY? Because I love listening to motivational voices on my iPod or in the car. It's very different from reading, so the audio lessons will add a whole new dimension. However, if you are hard of hearing, you won't miss a thing. Everything will also be in writing.

You just need a computer and space to devote to your dreams.

You will get out of the class as much as you put into it. I suggest setting aside time in the morning to do the class lessons. Some days you may just read and other days you may have homework or journaling. As with most classes, some lessons will speak to you more than other lessons. You decide whether you spend 15 minutes or two hours on each lesson.

Class lessons will be posted on weekdays only from September 16 through October 9, 2009. The blog will remain for two weeks following the class.

I provide an inspiring environment and friends
to support you with your vision for 2009. You bring the
enthusiasm and awesome attitude.
Oh, yes, and don’t forget commitment.
You must be committed to the journey.

Are you open to what the universe has in store for you this year?
Are you ready to soar?

Read the complete Blast Off class syllabus (PDF file)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS (available at checkout)

1. Get this class along with Cultivate Collectors and Get Organized for just $267. (All three classes must be taken consecutively as they are posted on the class schedule, e.g. you can't take one now and two next year. If you start with Blast Off, your next class will be Cultivate Collectors, and you will finish up with Get Organized.)
2. If you really want to land among the stars, pay just $97 more and get a 45-minute phone consultation with me to map out your year. This discounted rate is available only to class participants. Consultation must take place within 2 weeks of the last day of class at a mutually convenient time. You will receive a little bit of homework to help me prepare for the call.
3. Book + free shipping. This class is based on some of the concepts outlined in my book, I’d Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion. You do not need the book for the class. Everything is provided for you. However, you will be given the option to order both together and will receive free shipping on the book as a member of this class.

Just $97 for this expedition, which begins September 16.
Above options available at checkout.