Comments on: Being a Teacher, Being a Student

By: Sigridh Kiersch

Sigridh Kiersch — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:06:16 +0000

So enjoyed your blog! Being a student of your “Trees” online workshop, I feel your advice applies to me as well: I want to listen to your instructions. You’re giving them for a reason! I engage with you for the sake of process, for deep learning, instead of rushing toward some preconceived goal. Respectful listening to teacher creates the field that enhances our shared endeavour: the art of creating beauty, no matter what stage we are at. Thank you for what you provide.

By: Cristina Sales Luis

Cristina Sales Luis — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:57:54 +0000

It was so good to know about your experience in Florence! So good to read all your comments and valuable suggestions …!
I will keep in mind all the “Dos and Don´ts”. So clear and useful! I will eep on reading your blog! Loved it! Thank you

By: Susan Singer

Susan Singer — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 21:31:22 +0000

Great post about how to be a good workshop participant. It sounds like you might have some experience in this arena!

Enjoy your winter months and the extra studio time!

By: Carol H Hall

Carol H Hall — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 12:05:57 +0000

This is a wonderful blog! It should be required reading for all workshop participants! Loved seeing Debra and Ivano and hope to get back for the next workshop. As always, thanks Marla! Carol

By: Marô Freitas

Marô Freitas — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 03:36:06 +0000

Excellent, Marla! I have not been in the student position for a long time, like you, but last month I went to a plein air watercolor week… wish everybody had read your considerations about being in class, being a colleague! Please let me know when you will have a workshop at your place, at your region. Thanks so much for sharing, love your work! Marô

By: Christine A Troyer

Christine A Troyer — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:48:01 +0000

All very sound advice and good reminders.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:18:29 +0000

So good! Wish every instructor would be as concise, it would make the workshop experience so much more enjoyable for everyone.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:07:41 +0000

Hey Marla, and Debra and Ivano! Pictures took me back. I really enjoyed my workshop with you all in 2018. I don’t think you realize how much pleasure you give your participants. Thank you so much!

By: Danielle Robertson

Danielle Robertson — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 22:39:56 +0000

That’s so valuable for the tutor and student, thanks for sharing your experience.

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 21:55:06 +0000

Marla, this is such a great post! I know it will help me get the most out of my next workshop! Would love for that to be abroad…..maybe!!