In this course we’re asking, what wisdom might some of the world’s religious heritages have for us to grow as creative, spiritual, and relational people?
This course is a journey of discovery, exploring the creative, spiritual, and relational essence of human nature as we draw from the wells of 6 major spiritual heritages: Moses, the Bhagavad Gita, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Jesus and Muhammad.
The focus is on surfacing insights from each tradition that help you live a creative life and engage in your creative process in whatever walk of life you express that (not just “the arts” as we normally think of them), and in whatever ways you might choose to describe our interconnection with each other and with Source, God, Mystery, the universe, collective consciousness, etc.
Hone your ability to listen for creative inspiration
- Reflect on the ways you notice and attend to yourself and the world around you
- Experience 42 creative cultivation practices
- Create at least 6 new artistic offerings
Discover your unique voice by cultivating your creative self
- Grow in compassion for your deepest self
- Receive wisdom for the creative life from six spiritual heritages
- Grow in awareness of the roots of our creative blocks and ways through them
Share your art as part of a creative community
- Experience belonging, connection, and mutuality as part of a community of artists
- Unpack the ways you relate to others and share (or hide) your creative expressions
- Receive insights, reflections, and encouragement from others
TWO WAYS TO CONNECT IN COMMUNITY
Art is essentially relational and experienced most meaningfully in community. It connects us, allowing human beings from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and religions to share in our experiences of life, moments of inspiration, and sense of connection with something bigger--whether we call that Source, the Divine, Spirit, the universe, primordial consciousness, etc. In addition, reflecting on the the creative process itself is a common ground of our shared humanity that draws us into greater awareness of our deepest selves and connection with one another.
Therefore we feel it is important to offer more than just the content of the course. As you work through the content of the course, there are two ways to connect in community and share your reflections creative work: Self paced and Cohort.
Self Paced
Work through all six sections of the course content at your own pace. Share your reflections and creative responses as part of the online Ancient Wells Course Community with everyone else who is going through the course. Then, join in a monthly live session to connect and share more deeply with others the ways you are responding to the course and the resulting artwork.
Monthly Live Sessions are every 2nd Thursday, at 4:30-6:30pm PT and 7:00-9pm PT.
Upcoming self-paced Live Session dates are September 12th, October 10th, November 14th, and December 12th.
2025 Cohort
You will take part in 20 cohort group calls over a year (including summer break) with the same people, and you will have opportunities to share and experience each other's art and personal journeys of growth as you deepen in relationship with each other. In addition, you will have membership in the wider Ancient Wells Course online community as well as a designated cohort chat space to stay connected between group calls.
Cohort Meeting Dates
The cohort will meet online every other Wednesday night, 4:30-6:30pm Pacific time.
Introduction: January 15
Moses: Jan. 29, Feb. 12, 26
Bhagavad Gita: Mar. 12, 26, Apr. 9
Buddha: Apr. 23, May 7, 21
Summer Break: June and July
Lao Tzu: Aug. 13, 27, Sept. 10
Jesus: Sept. 24, Oct. 8, 22
Muhammad: Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3
Celebration & Closing: Dec. 17
Cohort Rhythms
For each section of the course, we will meet three times over the course of six weeks.
First Live Session:
Discuss the first four episodes of the section and reflect on what creative inspiration is emerging for your next artistic piece.
Second Live Session:
Discuss the last three episodes of the section and practice deep listening with one another as you describe what is stirring in you, reflect on your creative process, and share how your creative work is emerging.
Third Live Session:
Present your creative work, interact with others around the ways your art impacts one another, and reflect on how you are being shaped by wisdom for artists from that section's ancient well.
WHAT YOU GET:
Self Paced
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Access to 20 hours of video content for 10 months
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42 episodes, each including:
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Video reflection
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Example piece
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Creative cultivation practice
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The opportunity create 6 or more of your own new creative expressions
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Monthly Live Sessions centered around participants' creative expressions.
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Membership in the online course community
2025 Cohort
In addition to all the self paced features, you get:
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Community in a cohort that goes through the course together over 10 months
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20 facilitated cohort group calls to share and experience each other's art and personal journeys of growth
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Access to a private cohort chat space to stay connected between group calls
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Two more months of access to the course material
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a trial period?
How many people will be in each cohort?
What if I will have to miss one or more of the live sessions?
I love this course and want more! What else do you offer?
