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MeetUp and Collaboration

 Back in 2014 when I took my first Intentional Creativity® classes with local teachers, one recent graduate, Heidi Sequoiah Moondancer, had begun promoting her classes on MeetUp. 

She gave us the link to her group during our September class, and commented that inspiration for her next offering often came during a class, so she'd choose a date and post it right away! I went with my friend Nancy, who encouraged me to take Color of Woman, "so I won't have to drive to Salem for classes!"


I joined Heidi's group, and took another class in the spring, between painting Legend and the beginning of Color of Woman. (I slipped and broke my arm right after that, but that's another story!!)

With Heidi at grad 2015

In the spring, I met her SiStar graduate Lora, who lived in Sherwood 45 minutes North of me.  Lora mentioned she was teaching a class to paint your Mermaid - ooo! I asked if I could audit it, and she asked, "why don't you co teach?" 

So I did! 

I was 2 months into CoW, and we only had a couple of students, which was perfect! Lora also had a MeetUp group, and since you can have 3 under the same subscription, had begun the PNW Women's Intentional Creativity group, where she and Heidi cross posted their events. She invited me to join as well, and post my own events!  I began my own (McMinnville Women's IC) and cross post my events. 

When Lora moved out of the area, she turned the PNW group over to me, and we now have over 1100 members. 

Our group description reads: 

"We are a tribe of women who meet to access our own internal guidance system through Intentional Creativity®, a process which incorporates journaling, visioning and painting to help us each develop a deeper sense of self awareness. All event hosts are graduates of Color of Woman, or students in this year's teacher training, and certified to teach IC by visionary artist and founder Shiloh Sophia. We each bring our personal medicine basket of practices and experiences; our gatherings and offerings reflect that."

My personal bio:

What do you hope to get from this meet up?

I wish to cross paths with others on the journey, and perhaps travel together for a bit.

Introduction

I'm Nadya, Visionary Artist, Harper, Mindful Creativity Teacher, Coach, Sound healer, Reiki Master and Lïghtweaver. I cherish being in community. I AM one who reaches into the field of dreams Star Dancer · Song Weaver

Over the last 7 years, my experiences have been good! A number of local women interested in creativity and/or IC have discovered my offerings through MeetUp, several gals join prior to moving to the area, while others have driven 2-3 hours because I was 'closer than Shiloh!'

I post event address when it's a public space. Not all who sign up will attend, Heidi often offered a discount for paying a deposit, or registering early. Check our past events for ideas!  

I post my monthly circle as an ongoing event, and edit "only this event" when I add the specific title, photo and details. 

I also cross post in an nearby "energy consciousness and community" group, with the basic info and "contact me" to attend. You don't need an individual group to post there, so check and see what's available in your area! It's in another town, soI don't often get attendees, but have at times.

Last spring, I pivoted to host my monthly circles via Zoom, with Linda Allen as co-host, and decided to offer 2 circles monthly. Linda has the professional zoom account, and I plan for the MeetUp. We have hosted several IC student events in our circles, and they are welcome to continue posting in our group.

MeetUp has been a good way for us to connect with beloveds, and for them to track our offerings!

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