{"product_id":"creativity-book-club-bird-by-bird-by-anne-lamott-thurs-8-27-26-10a","title":"Creativity Book Club: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Thurs. 8.27.26 @ 10A","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInstructor Helen Holmquist Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThursday, August 27th, 2026 10:00AM-12:00PM  \u003cstrong\u003eat the Emporium at the Elizabeth Hotel* (See address below)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Book Study:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003eInspiring Creativity and Building Community are two of the pillars of the Blue Moose Art Gallery. In 2026, we’re excited to launch our Creativity Book Club!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach month, we invite you to read along and then join us for a lively, welcoming discussion over coffee or tea at the Emporium (inside the Elizabeth Hotel) in downtown Fort Collins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo pressure to finish the book — or even start it. Come as you are, pull up a chair, and be part of the conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegister today, and let’s inspire our creativity together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust Book Study:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 27th at 10 am - Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, facilitator Helen Holmquist-Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing Anne Lamott’s beloved book Bird by Bird as our guide, we’ll explore the joys, fears, habits, and messy realities of making art and being creative in all forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Lamott writes about storytelling and writing life, her insights speak to every kind of creative practice: perfectionism, comparison, self-doubt, creative blocks, observation, play, discipline, and finding your authentic voice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, we’ll discuss selected chapters, reflect on our own creative lives, and experiment with prompts that inspire curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you paint, collage, sculpt, sew, journal, photograph, write, or simply want to reconnect with your creativity, this club offers encouragement, community, and permission to create “bird by bird” — one small step at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Emporium at the Elizabeth Hotel 378 Walnut Street. Fort Collins, CO 80524\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to allow time to purchase a warm drink from the Emporium barista. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003eAges 13 and up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that we do know that things come up, so our class cancellation policy reasonably accommodates our valuable customers and is respectful of our instructors’ time and effort to prepare for and purchase materials for classes. We ask that if you must reschedule, please do so as far in advance as possible. Cancellations within 24 Hours prior forfeit the class fee, and no show forfeits the class fee. If the class minimum size is not met within 2 days before the class, the instructor or the gallery reserves the right to cancel the class. Students will be notified by phone and given full class credit. These students will be contacted first if the class is rescheduled.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you would like to request this class at another time, let us\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/200484922525050\"\u003e know\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helen Holmquist Johnson-HHJ-I-254","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49938233426197,"sku":"HHJ-I-254 class 65","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/8388\/2517\/files\/BirdbyBirdBookStudy.jpg?v=1779838899","url":"https:\/\/bluemooseartgallery.com\/products\/creativity-book-club-bird-by-bird-by-anne-lamott-thurs-8-27-26-10a","provider":"Blue Moose Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}