The Artist’s Way with June Shatken
Student testimonials:
"...it was an extraordinary life changing experience. THANK YOU so much for guiding us through “The Artist’s Way.” -H.A.
"Thank you…for creating such a welcoming space where we could come together, nurture our creativity, and build a wonderful new community. Your encouragement inspired each of us to stretch beyond our comfort zones, trust our creative voices, and begin to pursue our dreams with greater confidence." -J.S.
Want more inspiration in your life? Ready to reconnect with your creativity?
Join us for an 11-week journey through The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron’s groundbreaking bestseller.
Led by highly experienced teacher and SIAC founder June Shatken, this supportive small-group experience explores simple, transformative practices designed to help you move past creative blocks and reconnect with what inspires you. Through exercises including Morning Pages and Artist Dates, you’ll make space for creativity, reflection, and new ideas.
No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and an openness to the process. All creatives, and the creatively curious, are welcome.
Schedule:
Class meets on Mondays: 5:30-7:00, on the following dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 5,12,26,Nov. 2,9,16,23,30, Dec. 7, 14.
Course Fee: $225
Location: 23 North Ferry Road
Age: 18+
What you’ll learn
Through simple, powerful practices like morning pages and artist dates, you’ll gently move past creative blocks and rediscover your creative voice.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Materials List
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
The Artist’s Way (25th Anniversary Edition)
A journal
An open mind
Meet Your Instructor
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June Shatken is the Founder of the Shelter Island Arts Center (SIAC) and a multimedia arts instructor dedicated to fostering creativity and community through the arts. A passionate advocate for accessible, high-quality arts education, she established SIAC as a space where artists of all levels can gather to learn, experiment, and grow.
Working in watercolor and pastel, June is drawn to the medium’s fluidity and expressive potential, guiding students to embrace both technique and spontaneity in their practice. Her teaching emphasizes observation, confidence, and the joy of the creative process.
Through her leadership and instruction, June has helped cultivate a vibrant, welcoming arts community on Shelter Island, creating opportunities for connection, exploration, and artistic development.