Creativity Now! Testimonials

The Artist's Way, Spring 2007: What people are saying...

"Vina is one of our more successful presenters. She has been offering 'The Artist's Way' for many years now and receives rave reviews from persons who attend. Vina brings a deep sense of spiritual awakening to these classes and many who attend experience life transforming energetic shifts. I highly recommend her course.” - Stephen Chroniak, Events Coordinator, East West Books, Sacramento, CA.

"Vina is an extremely talented artist and facilitator. She is multi-talented and has a grace, presence and professionalism that I thoroughly enjoyed." Brenda G., Spring 2007

"Vina is more than a facilitator. [She] takes you to another place you might have been afraid to go alone. Vina helps you trust the creative process and supports you in your journey. [She] has made this her course, her Artist's Way... I had an epiphany writing my morning pages...to heal the little girl inside me" -Julia C., Spring 2007

“I enjoyed the variety of fun activities, the newness of spiritual ceremonies, and Vina's warm and encouraging leadership. Loved the opening meditations, too.” —Lindsey A., Spring 2007

"The aliveness. The inner awakening. The sweetness of the women. The breakthrough of change. Yes, I highly recommend The Artist's Way." Beverly S., Spring 2007

“I have already recommended the course and sent the book to two of my friends. I enjoyed the students, the instructor and the content. It opened me up to a whole new way of looking at and achieving my goals” —Roger S., Spring 2007

“I would definitely recommend this class to my friends who are missing out on knowing their true selves.” —Susan G., Spring 2007

"The course opened me up to new avenues of creativity. My biggest breakthrough was in finding a new approach or genre for my writing." Neysa D., Spring 2007

"The concepts of creativity being God-inspired and within me, is a lesson I will forever keep in my soul and teach to others." Edith C., Spring 2007

Vina's intention and purpose clearly is to help connect us with Spirit so that the creativity that is waiting to be expressed will be released! She does it with such love and enthusiasm, that everyone goes home happy and energized with a successful mandala in their hands. ~ Brenda Boles, Artist (Ranked 2nd best artist, Sacramento Magazine)

“The mandala process gave me answers about my innermost fears. Until this workshop, I was feeling very anxious … now I can handle whatever happens and still accept myself and others. Thanks, Vina, for sharing the magical process of mandalas. You are a natural, gracious teacher…What a treat!” ~Chidrupa A.

“I enjoyed your depth of mandala knowledge, your ability to create a sacred circle, your kindness, and being a guide for transformation.” ~Marlene S.

“The retreat was magical: heart-opening, healing, calming, and freeing. There was a wonderful balance of meditations, discussions, and creative play via the mandala creation and sacred circle. Thank you.” ~Shantra M.

“This [mandala] weekend was as close to perfect as I could conceive. I enjoyed our leader, Vina, and her ability to take us so deeply into ourselves to tap into our creative abilities and divine love.” ~Laurie W.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you. The instructor, participants and the setting all contributed to a very powerful and spiritual experience. I appreciate the fact that the experience was so concentrated.” ~Jackie S.

"This is a joyous, empowering, spiritual course. I enjoy being able to “play.” And the meditations are incredible. Thank you." ~Judy W.

"This class has furthered my awakening creative spirit. I look forward to each class and it helps my stress level stay low. It has made me a much more peaceful and positive person. I’ve enjoyed expressing myself through the mandalas, an art form that really resonates with my creative spirit." ~Cindy F.