EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Workshops

The Roots and Wings Project is dedicated to cultivating unique creative expression in all people.  We offer workshops for a range of audiences including children, adults, women and professional artists. 

Workshops allow participants to cultivate and express their voice, recognize any obstacles to growth, and uncover untold stories using the power of writing and acting. Veteran Educator Jesse Bliss has extensive experience teaching in public schools, jails, ,museums, universities, homeless shelters and community arts institutions.

We also create Study Guides with accompanying workshops to enhance the experience and deeper the understanding of theatrical productions. 

Testimonials

"Meeting and working with Jesse in her writing workshop was a transformative experience. She has the talent, skill and grace to navigate the room and regardless of what stage you're at in your writing - she makes you feel at home, valued and part of something much, much bigger. As a result of taking her class, I met many other special and creative people in my community and - I finally gathered the courage to write my book and look forward to publication of it this coming year!" -Megan Morgan, Yoga Practitioner

ROOTS AND WINGS

A 12-week Theatre workshop series for high school students to cultivate their creative voice. Exposed to the work of great artists and inspiring exercises, participants develop and performing their own work.

ASCENSION

Men and women being held in incarceration participate in a workshop series. Participants are exposed to the work of great artists, inspiring/resonant exercises and games, improvisation, and commedia del arte practices. Each workshop is comprised of a large writing component including poetry and playwriting. Participants bring their writing to life using theatre. The ASCENSION series culminates in the sharing of the participant's work inside the facility with peers,staff and loved ones. Cal State's Prison Project, Poets and Writers and  Unlock Tomorrow are partner organizations with The Roots and Wings Project's ASCENSION 

I LOVE MYSELF GOLDEN

Participants deconstruct negative internalized societal messages to open and unblock creative energy.  

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WORD AND SPIRIT

A WORKSHOP FUSING THE HEALING MODALITIES OF LIGHT WORK AND CREATIVE WRITING in collaboration with Healer Yesenia Cordona.

This artistic and spiritual laboratory activates clarity, heart-connection and inner-freedom to bring forth new perspective and creative offerings. 

"Ideas may stay just that until you take one of Jesse's workshops. Her uncanny ability to create a space filled with trust and in the spirit of collaboration makes it possible for any a number of creatives to arrive with an idea and come out with a strong thesis, strategy and new friends to help you make it a reality. The confidence she projects, her strength and conviction, her genuine care with each participant translates into many magical moments throughout the session. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to move from point A to B in their work."
-Evi T'Bolt, Photographer & Owner of Gather L.A.

E•CLIPSE

A Workshop for Female Artists to further Connect to, Communicate with, and Honor Creative Force
 

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ROOTS TO SKY

A Workshop to Connect, Ignite, & Focus Creative Force

EXPLORATION GUIDE and AUDIENCE INSTALLATION

The Roots and Wings Project creates custom Exploration Guides for plays as well interactive audience installations. The Guides come complete with tailor-made fun and engaging exercises and activities. This helps both young and adult audiences connect deeper with the subject matter of the play.   

 ONE ON ONE CREATIVE JOURNEY

Founder and Creative Director Jesse Bliss offers private workshops where participants can dive deeply into their work, visioning a clear trajectory of  the message as well as obstacles and a plan for creative execution. 

that until you take one of Jesse's workshops. Her uncanny ability to create a space filled with trust and in the spirit of collaboration makes it possible for any a number of creatives to arrive with an idea and come out with a strong thesis, strategy and new friends to help you make it a reality. The confidence she projects, her strength and conviction, her genuine care with each participant translates into many magical moments throughout the session. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to move from point A to B in their work."
-Evi T'Bolt, Photographer & Owner of Gather L.A.