Intuition
The Recognition, Development, and Implementation of Intuitive Thinking
a description of Seminars @ The Quarry
The Subject
The recognition of intuitive thought
has increasingly been demonstrated as a critical factor in business, scientific,
technical as well as artistic endeavors. Intuition is a natural asset and
necessary to greater personal success. Intuition facilitates a broadening
of our vision and expands conceptual possibilities. It helps us reach our
objectives.
The intuitive process can be enhanced first through recognition, through practice
vis-a-vis the testing of its premises and then conscious implementation. Western
educational experiences have emphasized empirical thought. In other words,
we normally experience knowledge only when and if it is physically apparent.
But today's world requires that we accept more abstract values and concepts.
There is much that we cannot see but know is there. Our lives today need to
be constantly accepting of intuitive senses which clearly facilitate our understanding
of these abstractions. New and better ideas come from this type of directed
thinking.
Seminar or workshop? A little of both.
Kinnebrew has been described as a gifted teacher and insightful friend. He
uses the carefully prepared discussion format to present ideas and then using
directed projects in the studio seeks to confirm each person's understanding
of the material. The objects participants create are intended to reposition
and facilitate each individual's greater vision. To do this participants learn
to trust themselves, their intuitive thoughts and know the feeling of trust
that comes from within. Although everyone does this both consciously and unconsciously
at times, we do not do it frequently enough. So often we turn away from our
inner compass and direct ourselves to concepts that are influenced by ultimately
unimportant factors. Artists are very familiar with this process and use these
intuitive techniques everyday of their professional lives.
Kinnebrew has said, "my approach to life has been through art, but
my interests are varied and made more exciting and fulfilling because art
has provided a continuing laboratory for experimentation and implementation".
This is not a program limited to artistically inclined
people but instead is intended for those who want to use the studio component
as a laboratory for further investigation and confirmation of the various
topics covered in the discussion sessions. The “directed studio
project” aspect is designed as a guided exercise to make the learned
information relevant and useful beyond and outside the seminar environment.
This is one of the best possible ways to verify one's understanding and application
of the material each seminar attendee has read and discussed. No previous
artistic experience is necessary. Reading selected source material is. We
will try to limit the critical reading to 60 pages, some photocopied and some
from books.
How It Works
Each day begins with a discussion that builds upon previously
discussed information. Exercises in intuitive thought are a part and extension
of this discussion, so that participants will have an opportunity to “test”
the assumptions . These discussion sessions begin at 9 A.M. and continue until
11:30 A.M followed by lunch. The studio sessions begin at 1 P.M. and run until
4:30 P.M.
We recognize the importance and value of impromptu discussion and have scheduled
formal sessions with time in between to encourage this exchange of ideas.
A prioritized reading list for participants will be provided prior to arrival
so that those who wish to pursue more in-depth discussion and explanation
might come more prepared. Reading at least some of the suggested material
is strongly advised.
The Tools
No previous experience or familiarity with tools in the studio
is necessary. The studios are tool and material rich environments. Skilled
assistants are available to assist participants. It is important to view the
studio as a laboratory of and for ideas, as the artist views it. Thus, the
studio is a place of experimentation. There are primarily two studio environments:
painting studio and the sculpture studio. We offer adequate instruction that
is appropriate to the time and to participants’ skill levels, so do
not be concerned about not having previously used various tools and materials.