"Testing the Mechanics was an incredibly powerful experience for me and my inquiry into the creative realm. This six week custom deep dive into the creative process was the perfect balance of guidance and freedom in discovering my own self-expression. Particularly valuable to me, was Laura Ann’s ability to create an open environment and non-judgemental space that allowed me to explore in whichever direction I was artistically drawn. LA’s adaptability in this process allowed for a versatile and eye-opening foray into various forms of creative expression. At the start, I had no idea what I was walking into or what I would leave this course with, but, by the end, I had found an entirely new medium and mechanism for self inquiry. For my personal experience, I ended up exploring concepts of identity as they relate to queerness, sexuality, art and science, delving into their intersections by documenting the somatic experience via video and photography.  I found LA to be remarkably intuitive as they directed me each week, always meeting me exactly where I was at. When I hit mental blocks in accessing my creativity, they were prepared with customized activities that helped me to get over that threshold and voice my imagination. I deeply appreciated that this course was both intellectual and experiential. Learning from relevant authors and artists helped me to expand my scope of understanding within my own creations and societally. I truly felt that this experience opened the door to be in relationship with my own identity as an artist. I would, without a doubt, recommend this course to anyone curious about uncovering their own hidden creativity or in evolving their current creative pursuits."

- Cate Cook