What this is
This is not a class and not a critique group. It’s a practice room. We meet online at a fixed time. You work in the presence of others. No one evaluates you or your work.
What happens in a session
- Brief settling-in / light social warm-up
- Quiet practice time (you work on your own)
- No critique, no feedback, no “what do you think?”
- Frustration is allowed. It’s often where learning starts.
The learning ethic
When your work frustrates you, ask:
tragedy or tuition?
The goal isn’t “good work.” The goal is staying in contact with your own learning signals — without shame.
Who this is for
Good fit
- You want a held time to practice
- You do better with external scheduling
- You don’t want feedback, critique, or accountability pressure
- You want a shame-free place to return, even after gaps
Not a good fit
- You want instruction or technique teaching
- You want critique or reactions to your work
- You want a performance space
- You’re looking primarily for social connection (rather than practice)
Next cohort
Starts: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 (6 weeks) • Format: Online, live • Purpose: Try the practice container and decide if the ongoing community is right for you.
Cohort fee: $300
Refund policy: Full refund available after attending the first two sessions. After you attend a third session, the cohort fee becomes non-refundable.
Policies (boring on purpose)
Session continuity
- Sessions run as scheduled unless canceled by the guide.
- If a session is canceled, participants receive an automatic credit (or the current cycle is extended by one session). No action required.
- If you can’t attend a session, no explanation is needed.
Boundaries
- No critique. No feedback. No evaluation.
- You may socialize briefly, ask practical questions, and grumble.
- Judgment of anyone’s work is not part of this space.
- Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the cohort/community.