IN PERSON: Come discover ways to enhance your creative abilities, instincts and behaviors in a supportive and fun environment. In this course, we will delve into the biological changes that occur in our brains as we age, embracing the unique opportunities for creative renewal that come with this stage of life. Students will learn proven techniques to cultivate a creative mindset and build a personal creative toolbox, with the power to express themselves in new ways. We will craft both the most rational and the most optimistic stories about our futures filled with unknowable unknowns. As a group, we will identify a community need that we can creatively address, harnessing our collective talents to make a positive impact. Whether you are a seasoned artist or simply looking to explore your creative side, you are invited to rediscover the potential of creativity to enrich your life. Unleash your creative spirit and grow in ways you never imagined! | Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.
Max enrollment: 30.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
Carl Nordgren was a fishing guide, factory worker and foundry worker who then spent 40 years as an entrepreneur. His calling is to help others grow their creative capacities, instincts and behaviors. For 14 years, he taught courses in creativity and entrepreneurship at Duke. He is a novelist, lifelong learner, author of "Becoming a Creative Genius (Again)" and host of the radio show "Exploring Your Creative Genius."