Participant Testimonials
Nicole led a wonderful 12-week summer Zoom group for The Artist's Way. Since this was my first time doing the program, I really appreciated how she shared her years of experience with TAW and was so open to everyone's different responses. She was always so positive about what was possible with the process, and she encouraged us to try the exercises and make the tasks our own. I loved her sense of humor and her ability to laugh at herself. She guided us through the book with such a light touch, never forcing her own opinions on us, but instead opening up new possibilities for us. I would recommend Nicole as an engaged, supportive facilitator.
-Kristine L.
Starting in May 2025, I participated in a 12-week Artist's Way group facilitated by Nicole Schrag. The group has been life-changing for me, allowing me to gain the clarity and courage to take actions I would not have taken without this course. From advocating for myself in personal relationships to embarking on a new career, I have blossomed by following The Artist's Way program. During this process, Nicole led weekly group Zoom meetings where participants discussed the successes and pitfalls we were encountering during this 12-week program. Nicole provided her perspective and shared her own personal experiences in a way that deepened our discussions and enhanced my experience. She is clear, encouraging, insightful, and approachable. Nicole is a skilled facilitator who provides fruitful direction in our weekly zoom meetings and via her group texts in between meetings. I highly recommend Nicole as a facilitator for the Artist's Way or any similar group.
- Karla B.
Artist’s Way Groups
The Artist’s Way is the best-selling 1992 book by Julia Cameron, a writer, film director, and celebrated teacher of creativity. It contains everything you need for a twelve-week “course” intended to help artists – professional and avocational – creatively “unblock.” This book has helped thousands of people (including myself!) to live more intentionally and creatively.
You can absolutely go through this book on your own. I did it solo the first couple of times that I went through The Artist’s Way. But it is a differently rich and rewarding experience to do it with others on the same journey.
For the past three summers, I’ve led virtual groups through The Artist’s Way, and I have absolutely loved meeting some new friends and learning from their creative journeys. For the summer of 2026, I’ll be leading a group through The Artist’s Way that meets most Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM Eastern from May 19-August 18.
At the first meeting on May 19, we’ll get to know each other a bit and talk through some of the introductory material in the book, including the chapter on the “basic tools,” which sets out some expectations for the course.
Everyone brings their own style to the Artist’s Way, and my philosophy is to emphasize self-compassion and patience: any good thing – any creative action or day of writing morning pages or insight that you wouldn’t have had without the course – is a win! Anything that you don’t have time to do or miss is just water under the bridge. You can always come back to the course again (many people do!), or be grateful for whatever you got from it and move on to whatever is next. Beating ourselves up is not allowed! I first went through this workbook the summer my baby was born, and I made a lot of modifications. It was still highly worth it. My hope is always to make The Artist’s Way as accessible as I can for whoever is willing to let themselves try it out.
I offer this course for free, with a suggested donation of $100. If you are in a position to be able to pay something for the course, I really appreciate it. If you’re not, don’t worry — please sign up, anyway!
To reserve a spot or send me questions, you can email me at nicoleiversonschrag [at] gmail [dot] com or contact me through my website.