Understanding creativity: How to think like an artist with Will Gompertz

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · 6:30 - 8:30pm GMT

Location

The Guardian

Kings Place 90 York Way London N1 9GU United Kingdom

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Description

Learn how to free your creative thinking at this inspirational evening class with BBC arts editor Will Gompertz

The act of creating is deeply satisfying, life-affirming and rewarding. So how do we go about unlocking our inner creativity? At this inspirational masterclass with BBC arts editor Will Gompertz, you’ll learn how to celebrate your own individual view of the world and let your innate creativity flourish.

Over the course of his career, Will has interviewed many of the world’s greatest artists and creative thinkers – and discovered a few intriguing traits along the way. During the class, he’ll share some of the key behaivours and attitudes shared by successful creative people, and advise you how to apply them to your own thinking.

Drawing upon the practice of famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol and Marina Abramović, the class will demystify creativity through talks, live demos and practical exercises. Book your place now – and learn how to free your creative thinking, come up with brilliant ideas and achieve things you never thought possible.

The price of your ticket includes a copy of Will’s bestselling book Think Like An Artist

More about your teacher…

Will Gompertz is a journalist, broadcaster and author of two internationally bestselling books, What Are You Looking At? And Think Like an Artist. He is the first BBC arts editor, and previously spent seven years as the director of the Tate Gallery. Find him on Twitter here.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website

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Welcome to Guardian Masterclasses – a unique programme of learning embedded within one of the world's most forward-thinking media organisations.

We offer a broad range of short and long courses across a variety of disciplines from creative writing, journalism, photography and design, film and digital media, music and cultural appreciation.

Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by first class and award winning guardian professionals whilst also drawing on the skills and expertise of other leading figures at the forefront of the creative and digital industries.

The programme is aimed at anyone interested in personal or professional development whether that be refining your skills, focusing your ambition or simply broadening your mind and gaining inspiration.

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