Awaken your creativity!
Masterclass Replay: Unlock, Unleash, Unwind Your Drawing Mind
Unlock the creative potential inside of you.
Discover drawing in a whole new way and develop a flexible pencil.
I'm READY to JUMPSTART MY CREATIVITY
IMAGINE IF YOU COULD:
• Jumpstart your creativity.
• Access your creative self on a daily basis!
• Apply creative solutions at work and school.
• Learn simple, powerful techniques to access different parts of your brain.
• Bring drawing and visual thinking exercises into the heart of the classroom
"This has taught me to trust myself more, to stop doubting every mark I make. I don’t feel the need to make everything perfect anymore"
Your Voice Matters!
"I feel like I can't even draw a straight line! What if it doesn't come out perfect?"
I'll Show You How!
"I feel like I have a creative side but I don't know how to access it?"
No Mistakes!
"I feel nervous about doing it right, what if I make a mistake or mess it up?"
How Does This Work?
Brain Fitness
The Drawing Lab introduces you to new ways to access your creative self. The challenges develop and push your brain to work in unexpected ways and research shows that this helps to develop new neural pathways in the brain.
De-Stress
Studies have shown that even 5 minutes a day of engaging with your creativity can lower your stress levels and bring happiness to your day. Learning how to use drawing exercises can bring stress relief and calm to your day.
Flexible Thinking
By challenging your brain you will build habits of mind to be more flexible in your thinking, allowing for creative solutions to arise from this flexibility. The Drawing Lab teaches you how to develop your creative vision and voice.
Slow Down
Cultivating an open minded approach allows you to be more mindful of what is around you and how you interact with the world through your senses and experiences. The Drawing Lab pushes you to slow down and connect on a deeper level. Your days may be busy yet through these workouts you will take time for yourself and connect in new ways.
Draw Everywhere
No matter where you go you can bring the Drawing Lab experience with you. You can practice using what you learn in a museum, on a hike, on a bus, in line at the store, these exercises can be done on the go. You can draw with friends, family and co-workers.
Lifelong Practice
As humans we all possess a Drawing Mind. The Drawing Lab teaches you how to build a lifelong practice that allows you to fit in small moments of creative play and exploration that will keep your brain, soul and body fit and flexible for years to come.
"Deb’s work is restorative and energizing. She helps us dig deep to express whatever we wish, appreciating everyone’s capacity to express themselves and to appreciate a more sensuous world. "
Fran Godine
"The kids were forced to go slowly. Slowing down helped them notice more. They saw an interconnectedness they didn't see before - they learned that in science they could draw as well as write. Honing observation skills is a priority in middle school "
Matt M.
7th Grade Science Teacher, Cambridge, MA
MAKE YOUR MARK
The Drawing Lab Course is 9 modules and teaches you to develop your Drawing Mind. You can share your creations in a private Facebook Group and get coached by artist and educator Deb Putnoi with weekly Q & A's.
"Participation in your course has opened up my mind, emotions, intellect, creativity...I could go on but you get the idea! "
Anne Gould
"For me it was a bit scary because I've never done anything like this or certainly not the way Deb is teaching it...These daily challenges though are helping me overcome my thoughts on what drawing is and what perfect is. "
Dale Berkebile
Founder Business Success Movement
On Line Course
9 Modules that include a series of videos in each module. Downloadable PDF lesson plans and sketchbook pages. Additional resources that includes an images, articles and books that relate to each module.
Support & Accountability
Join the private on-line community which will encourage you and give you support as you explore your Drawing Mind. Share your drawings and creative explorations in a judgement free zone.
Ongoing Guidance
Every week Deb will provide guidance and support. Whether it is through a demo or a Q & A you can rest assured that as you challenge yourself on this journey you will be getting the expert advice of this artist and educator.
"I don't think you can fail this. You can only fail if you don't do it and it's not really failure, it's just missed opportunities. I really liked the community. I like people uploading their images. "
Billy Parker
Founder Hindsight Media
"Kids have increased confidence when drawing. They have sharpened skills as observers. They have freedom to express themselves. They don’t even think about it when they are asked to draw. They just pick up their pencils and begin. "
3rd/4th Grade Teacher Cambridge, MA
"A small miracle in my life. Thanks Deb for this transformational course!"
Paula Sharaga
Head Librarian Brookline Public Library
Pricing Options
Choose what works best for you.
Pay in Full
$297
One time payment
The Complete Online Course
All PDF Lesson plans
All PDF Sketchbook Pages
Images, articles and book examples that relate to each module.
Private Facebook Group
6 Payments
$50
PER MONTH for 6 mos.
The Complete Online Course
All PDF Lesson plans
All PDF Sketchbook Pages
Images, articles and book examples that relate to each module.
Private Facebook Group
Deborah Putnoi
Deb Putnoi is the Founder of The Drawing Lab and author of, The Drawing Mind. She is an artist and educator and has worked with teenagers, young women, activists, scientists, entire schools including all of the staff and students, organizations and more. Putnoi's approach allows you to access your creative self in novel ways! Putnoi exhibits her artwork internationally and has a Masters in Education from The Harvard Graduate School of Education. She worked at Project Zero with Howard Gardner, a leading expert on creativity, arts in education and critical issues of education. She was involved in cutting edge research on creativity, arts in communities and museum settings.
Deb's art website
Frequently Asked Questions
It is tough to quantify one's creative growth but we have some different tools for you to reflect on your progress. We will teach you how to do personal reflections as you go and we have ways for you to see your progress over time. As in an art school where there are "crits" we will teach you ways to observe your learning and growth over time.
For every exercise I try and keep the materials that you need to a minimum. I aim to have you use things that you have around you. That being said you will always need some paper and some kind of writing tool. I will have a list of general materials that you will need and will send out when you become a member. I have had students become creative in what materials they use!
