Creative Dream Work invites and trains the body-mind to enter a deep, open, sturdy and fiercely creative state that can be accessed anywhere, whether it be on a chaotic set, in a rehearsal room, at a writing desk, or in a paint studio. This process is fundamentally a practice. We realize this by loosening our bodies, restoring our central nervous systems, deepening our breath, and expanding our voices, all while working with the unconscious.

As artists, we must constantly grow and evolve to meet the stories and material that we yearn to share. By engaging with the unconscious—through dreams, instincts, senses, and the profound power of imagination—we allow ourselves to tap into the unknown and unexplored aspects of our beings. It is through courageously confronting and embracing these parts of ourselves that we expand our capacity to fully express and reveal ourselves in our creative work. When we encounter creative material or opportunities, such as a role or project, we inquire: why am I being called to engage with this at this moment in my life? What is this material challenging me to explore within myself? By delving into these questions, we have the chance to infuse our creative work with deep personal meaning. I believe that this captivates us when we are moved by a work of art—the artist’s soul revealed and unveiled.

During this intensive, spanning five days, we will practice the tools of Creative Dream Work so that you can incorporate them into your own personal creative practices. Participants will choose a creative project and either work with a corresponding dream or approach the project itself as a dream. Through this exploration, we will uncover how the creative material serves as an expression of the soul’s yearnings, awaiting manifestation.

© Hayley Barker