BEING CREATIVE, CREATIVE BEING

A workshop facilitated by Steven Emerson

“I believe that we are all born creative, and that creative expression is essential to our well-being.” — Steven Emerson

Creativity is not just for artists—it’s an essential part of being human. This experiential workshop is an invitation to reconnect with your innate creativity in a playful, supportive space.

Through writing, drawing, and improvisation, you’ll explore self-expression, quiet your inner critic, and let go of the idea that creativity belongs to only a select few. Whether you consider yourself “artistic” or not, this workshop is for you.

Sunday, March 30th

1 PM - 4 PM

Hosted at the Erica Tanov Showroom | Atelier

1808 Fifth Street, 

Berkeley, California

Workshop Objectives

• To foster a belief in inherent creativity.
• To provide participants with hands-on experience in different creative
  mediums (writing, drawing, improvisation).
• To encourage self-expression and emotional processing through creative
  outlets.
• To build confidence in creative abilities.
• To create a safe and supportive community for creative exploration.

The Curriculum

• Writing Without Judgment – Notice your thoughts, surroundings, and feelings through a simple yet powerful writing exercise.
• Seeing Differently with Blind Contour Drawing – Learn to observe without overthinking by drawing without looking at the page.
• Improv Storytelling with Random Objects – Tap into spontaneity and creativity as you build a story from an unexpected object.
• Releasing Limiting Beliefs – Identify what’s holding you back creatively and experience a guided exercise to physically let it go.
• Moments of Reflection & Connection – Share insights, engage in deep breathing, and take a mindful pause to integrate your experience.

This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed to help you break through creative barriers, reconnect with your imagination, and enjoy the process of creating without self-judgment.

Meet Steven Emerson

For over 40 years, Steven Emerson has explored creativity in many forms. He has toured the U.S. and Europe as the drummer of an indie rock band, released three solo albums, and scored feature films. His creative journey has also led him to writing, directing, and acting in a film that screened at multiple festivals, as well as studying acting, improv, and stand-up comedy.

For Steven, creativity is more than just a pursuit; it is a source of nourishment. The act of bringing something into existence—a song, a poem, a painting—feels like the closest thing to magic. Even after four decades, he still finds it exhilarating.