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ARTbundance™ Certification Training Program (ACT)

Announcing the Return of ACT: ACT 25 begins October 2, 2023!

Keep reading about ACT, below…

A message from Artella Founder Marney Makridakis:

It’s the Silver Celebration of the ARTbundance Certification Training program … ACT 25 begins October 2, 2023!

Since 2008, I have trained over 450 coaches and practitioners in the ARTbundance Certification Training Program. ARTbundance™ and ARTsignments™ are also the basis of creative exploration in my bestselling books from New World Library: Creating Time: Using Creativity to Reinvent the Clock and Reclaim Your Life and Hop, Skip, Jump!: 75 Ways to Playfully Manifest a Meaningful Life.

My goal through ACT is to make the ARTbundance approach and tools available and adaptable for coaches, teachers, and entrepreneurs to joyfully use in their professional work. I encourage all trainees to “make it their own” and find their own voice and approach in adapting the material for their own use.

ACT is a 15-week program which offers comprehensive training and turn-key business building materials for using the ARTbundance™ Philosophy of self-discovery through creativity and applying them in a variety of professional venues, including coaching, teaching, facilitating, public speaking, and consulting.

What sets ACT apart from other programs is its emphasis on **your role as a creator, rather than a consumer of information**. You will learn how to incorporate the ARTbundance techniques and tools with your own unique spin…allowing you to empower your clients and students to become creators themselves.

The ACT Structure for Success – The ACT Experience includes….

1. 15-week Creative Curriculum, centered around 9 Cornerstones and 9 ARTbundance Principles

2. Weekly 90-minute classes take place on Zoom, alternating between 1pm and 7pm Eastern time, so that everyone can attend live as often as possible, regardless of schedule or time zone. All classes are also recorded.

3. Weekly supplementary videos take you more deeply into a topic by featuring creations of ACT Alumni as a deeply inspiring visual treat!

4. Weekly study guides include class notes, a weekly required assignment, and optional exercises and resources to dig deeper into the week’s topic.

5. Individual feedback is given on the required weekly ARTsignments, each one designed to absorb the week’s topic through a creative lens.

6. An assigned ACT Mentor (someone who has previously completed the program) – for one-on-one support and guidance through the duration of the program.

7. Certification Requirements that have proven to be effective at ensuring mastery of the material while also being achievable and FUN for students.

8. A completion structure that maximizes the number of those completing the program to become Certified ARTbundance Coaches and Practitioners! Our class requirements balance accountability and flexibility, allowing you to adjust the timing to your personal needs. If you ever get more than 3 weeks behind, you are required to meet with your Mentor to discuss a plan.

9. Upon Certification, professional license to use dozens of turn-key ARTsignments in your work, as well as training to develop your own ARTsignments. This includes the Soundsignments Collection: which are self-discovery activities that incorporate sound and music

9. A Free Bonus Story Completion ARTsignments & Licenses — a recent addition to ACT, this expansion pack offers more options for one of the most popular tools!

10. Two weeks of Peer Practice coaching & presentations – to practice live and receive in-the-moment feedback from Marney.

11. A vibrant community website for networking, support, brainstorming and connection with your ARTbundance™ Training Colleagues.

12. Coaching Practicum (Required for Certification, Two Live monitored Coaching sessions with “real” clients, complete with evaluations from Marney and your clients.

13. Practitioner Practicum: A one hour teleclass promoted to the Artella community, with evaluations from Marney and those who attend the presentation.

14. Certification Credentials – Upon successful completion of ACT, become a Certified ARTbundance™ Coach or Certified ARTbundance™ Practitioner, and we provide a certificate and accompanying graphics to use in your promotional materials.

15. eProduct Licenses – 25% off all Artella eProduct Unlimited Use Licenses. This option and discount is for those who want to add an additional turn-key stream of passive income while developing their business or practice.

16. ACT Alumni Association – Lifetime membership in the group of ACT Alumni for camaraderie and collaboration. Unlike many coaching program, no annual fee or membership required.

17. A 30-Point Business Building Action Plan and templates for customizing for your own business plan.

18. A Social Media Suite of Custom Business-Building Tools — FREE Upon Certification!

- Short social-media friendly videos about ARTbundance Coaching, branded with your name and ARTbundance specialty statement
- License to implement new ARTbundance Quizzes into your marketing plan – a fun, snazzy way to share ARTbundance with your audience
- A series of images with inspiring quotes to share in social media to drive traffic and increase engagement

Fall Into Your New Path…Become a Certified ARTbundance Coach/Practitioner

ACT is a joyful, immensely promising opportunity for those who would like to use their deep interests and passion for creativity to serve and inspire others through creative and truly satisfying work. Our training sessions have been incredible experiences, both for the fantastic Graduates and for me, getting to work and play with such amazing people!

Hear more comments from participants in the Audio ACTimonials!

Browse our Directory of Certified Coaches and Practitioners! The page will open in a new tab, so you don’t lose your place here.

ACT 24 Curriculum Schedule

Classes are held on Mondays, alternating weekly between 7:00pm Eastern and 1:00pm Eastern, to accommodate the different schedules and time zones of participants.

Week 1 (Oct 17, 1pm ET): Introduction to ARTbundance™
Week 2 (Oct 24, 7pm): Overview of ARTbundance™ Principles
Week 3 (Oct 31, 1pm): ARTbundance™ Principles in Action
Week 4 (Nov 7, 7pm): Deep Play
Week 5 (Nov 14, 1pm): Communication Energy and Intuition
Week 6 (Nov 21, 7pm): Communication Energy in Action
Week 7 (Nov 28, 1pm): Introduction to ARTsignments
Week 8 (Dec 5, 7pm): Introduction to ARTbundance Coaching Model
Week 9 (Dec 12, 1pm): ARTbundance Coaching in Action (application & practice)
HOLIDAY BREAK – Dec 19-Jan 1
BONUS Class (Jan 2, 7pm): New Year Momentum Kickstart
Week 10 (Jan 9, 1pm): ARTbundance in Public Speaking, Teaching, and Workshops
Week 11 (Jan 16, 7pm): Exploring ARTbundance Possibilities & Your Vision
Weeks 12-13 (Multiple sessions between Jan 23-Feb 4, Times TBD) – Peer Practice weeks
Week 14 (Feb 6) : Practicum Essentials
Week 15 (Feb 13): ARTbundance Business MasterClass
February/March — Complete Practicum (Two 30-min coaching sessions and One 60-minute class or wokrshop)

ARTbundance™ Coach Training Program Rates

We are committed to making this training affordable and providing excellent value in the training experience.

Training Program Cost: $1899
For your convenience, the following monthly payment plans are also available:

– 2 monthly payments of $949.50
– 3 monthly payments of $633.00
– 5 monthly payments of $390.00

In addition, we will be offering a very limited number of scholarships through the Lonnie D. Kliever Scholarship Fund for those in the most serious financial need. The scholarship rate is $1200, saving $700 off the regular tuition. The $1200 is available in 1 payment, 3 payments of $400, or 6 payments of $200.00. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please be sure to indicate that on your application. We only have a few additional scholarships for those in the most serious financial need, and ask that you only apply in good faith under the following conditions: 1) receiving the additional monetary gift is the only way you would be able to enroll if accepted into the program; 2) you feel confident than you can pay the scholarship rate/payment plan in full, without putting yourself at risk financially.

Application Instructions & Relevant Dates:

June 15, 2022 – Application process is open

Oct 10, 2022 – Applications due

Oct 12, 2022 – Applicants notified either way

Oct 14, 2022 – First payment due, Welcome Pack sent

Oct 17, 2022 – First class

I strongly recommend that you send me (Marney) a note to let me know your intention to apply, so I can be looking for your application, as things can sometimes get lost in cyberspace. I don’t want to miss an application…especially yours! 🙂

Once you request your application, let yourself have fun with it! I want to get to know YOU and am far less interested in what you have done in the world than knowing why you are drawn to this program and process, why you are excited about it, and why it’s the right fit for you.

I believe two things will be more important than anything else in order to be a very successful ARTbundance™ Coach or Practitioner:

The first is an open mind that is flexible and willing to try new things — both in your training, as well as with clients and students. The ARTbundance approach is all about getting out of the way to help clients/students discover what they already know, and this often includes some un-learning of some of our “helping” tendencies. This training will push you to show up differently, take risks, and PLAY…and the more open you are, the more these tools will serve you and your clients.
The second is an affinity for creativity. This does not mean you have to be an artist, writer, or a “practicing creative” – it just means that you are connected to the idea of creative processes as a conduit for self-awareness and discovery.

Previous coaching experience, or art/craft experience are definitely not necessary to make the selected group of applicants, nor are they going to be the primary considerations in choosing this group. Those will be helpful skills if you have them but the top applicants will be chosen based on a wide range of qualities to ensure that the connection and chemistry is a great match for everyone.

To request your application simply fill out the form below.

Learn More!

Read comments by ARTbundance™ Training Graduates, here.

NEW! Listen to Audio ACTimonials!
These Audio ACTimonials are a consolidation of about two dozen ACT Graduates sharing their personal experiences with the program. The recording is approx 24 minutes…feel free to listen to a little, or a lot!:-)

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Business Bohemia

A Note from Marney:

I’ve run a program called “Mapping and Mentoring with Marney” (aka MMM) for 5 years, facilitating 55+ groups of creative entrepreneurs. Every single one a privilege.

I’ve been feeling it was a time for a change, but didn’t really know what that meant. This, in a series of electronic and appliance armageddon that provided comic relief if only for their timing, it was suddenly super-clear that my energy is pulling me toward new, fresh, time-efficient ways of working and playing. What do I always say…follow the energy, right? 🙂

So I’m walking my talk. I’m keeping what I love about MMM and creating a new container that is at once both more solid and more fluid.

More flexible with time and tools.

More solid with intent and focus.

How it works: n the next iteration, I work with you one-on-one. We will create a custom-made WHIRLd where everything is set up just for you. We make a plan for what you want. You schedule coaching sessions with me when you want them, with the click of a button. Our coaching, communications, comments, and collaborations are short and sweet, giving you lots more time to be Jumping….that is, more time doing it, rather than talking about it.

Click here to read what people have shared about their results in working with me…

For the past year, we’ve worked on designing the Action Portal – an online/mobile space we’ve got souped up tools and toys to help you track actions, goals, progress, metrics. In our 1-on-1nderful WHIRLDd we can make use of it in the best way: quick questions, fast answers, on-the-spot cheerleading, instant action tracking and accountability.

Here’s how the WHIRLd works…

(Note: if you are looking at this on your phone, click the graphic to zoom in and see the deets.)

I’m limiting spots in the WHIRLd because I’m somewhat sensible. So if you’re ready to splash, let me know asap and I’ll tell you how to schedule our first 1-on-1 phone coaching to establish the connection in our 1-on-1nderment!

To Jump in, sign up below. Or Email me if you have questions.

$399/month WHIRLd

$199/month WHIRLd

Click here to read what people have said about their experiences coaching with me…

3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Play to Be More Productive and Creative

I never planned to become an entrepreneur. I started Artella Land in 2002 as a fun hobby. It took off rather quickly, and I suddenly had a “business” on my hands. 13 years later, one of Artella’s main areas of service is inspiring creative entrepreneurs, and encouraging a more playful approach to work.

After all, in an entrepreneur’s busy life, it is easy to think of productivity and play as polar opposites, but when they come together, each becomes more vibrant. When we allow ourselves to feel playful, we connect to a sense of fun and flow, and what once felt like work becomes much easier. Similarly, when we bring a purpose to our play – when it becomes integrated into our business rather than just a mind-numbering activity at the end of the day – then we connect to our deeper sense of meaning in all we do.

Here are three easy ways to start using play to be more productive and creative:

1. Look at your relationships through a playful lens. Thinking of business meanings as play dates, and collaborators, team members, colleagues, and clients as playmates can enhance the productivity of business events and relationships. In the study of child development, different types of play are identified as being important, and these definitions can help us improve our business relationships. For example: rough-and-tumble playmates are those with whom you can toss and tumble with new ideas; celebratory playmates are there to be your cheerleaders and champions; belonging playmates know first-hand what you are experiencing and can normalize and empathize with your process; cooperative playmates work together to organize themselves in roles for a common goal. Even the perception of entrepreneurial competition can be reframed. It’s well documented that children need “parallel play” experiences, playful alongside others while remaining engrossed in one’s own activity. Try thinking of your competitors as parallel playmates, and see how this shift opens doors to new possibilities and potential.

Furthermore, just as children use imaginary friends to fill important roles or empty spots in their lives, entrepreneurs can create imaginary friends: individuals and idols – living or dead – who can step into the roles not be filled by your team or advisors at present. In your imagination or perhaps writing and sketching in a journal or planner, you can summon this group of imaginary friends to a board meeting of your business. Ask them about your current challenges, get their advice, and come away with new ideas for further exploration and implementation.

2. Use words playfully and powerfully. The words we use to describe our daily tasks and business goals hold a lot of power. You can shift the energy of any unsavory task by engaging in a bit of simple word play to change the word into something that makes you smile. My client Karen was procrastinating the task of studying a set of video tutorials, so I suggested renaming “tutorials” to become “tuliporials.” Having landed on this new name, she suddenly saw many possibilities: buying tulips to put by her computer; letting herself “tiptoe” through the material, going easy on herself rather than stomping through it; taking time to stop and smell each tulip as she went through the modules. The work itself didn’t go away – but the energy shifted to something that felt fun. Suddenly she was looking forward to the once-dreaded tutorials, and work felt a lot more like play.

Try this for yourself. Write down one word that sums up something you’d like to make more fun. See what other words you are reminded of. It helps to look for the rhymes syllable by syllable. For example, if I have an organizational project, some playful possibilities to transform the word “organize” include orcanize, which reminds me that yes, I can do this; orcansighs, which reminds me that this can be relaxing, and smorgasbordanize, which might mean laying it all out visually to show the deliciousness in its variety.

3. Add elements of play in your environment. We become more aware of the presence of play by having playthings around us. Give yourself a treasure hunt to find retired toys in thrift stores, garage sales, and sometimes even in your own drawers and closets. Paying attention to toys — and actually playing with them – focuses our minds to think playful thoughts, and perhaps revisit the kinds of toys we enjoyed as children. Our favorite toys or playful games as children offer many clues to the types of play that will help us most in our grown-up productivity. Think of toys you loved from your childhood and a message those toys might bring you today. Perhaps a memory of playing jacks might remind you of the importance of coordination, rhythm, skill building, and appreciation for design. A memory of a Tiny Tears baby doll might represent the importance of supporting the vulnerability of your clients and customers.

When it comes to the intersection of play and productivity, the secret is quite simple: what moves us is what moves us, which simply means what moves us emotionally is what moves us to action. This is why play helps us be productive. Play is many, many things, but it is never still, stuck, or stagnant; it somehow always moves. So when it comes to being more productive, play works.

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A message from Artella Founder Marney Makridakis:

Announcing ACT 25…the Silver Celebration of the ARTbundance Certification Training program!

ACT is a 15-week program which offers comprehensive training and turn-key business building materials for using the ARTbundance™ Philosophy of self-discovery through creativity and applying them in a variety of professional venues, including coaching, teaching, facilitating, public speaking, and consulting.

Since 2008, over 450 individuals have gone through the training program to become coaches and practitioners in the ARTbundance method of using creativity as a cutting-edge means for self-discovery.

ARTbundance™ and ARTsignments™ are also the basis of creative exploration in my two bestselling books from New World Library: Creating Time: Using Creativity to Reinvent the Clock and Reclaim Your Life and Hop, Skip, Jump!: 75 Ways to Playfully Manifest a Meaningful Life.

ACT was created to make the ARTbundance approach and tools available and adaptable for coaches, teachers, and entrepreneurs to joyfully use in their professional work. I encourage all trainees to “make it their own” and find their own voice and approach in adapting the material for their own use.

What sets ACT apart from other programs is its emphasis on **your role as a creator, rather than a consumer of information**. In the ACT program, you learn how to use and apply the ARTbundance techniques and tools…and then bring them out into the world with your own kaleidoscopic spin!

The ACT Structure for Success

ACT is a joyful, immensely fulfilling opportunity for those who would like to use their deep interests and passion for creativity to serve and inspire others through creative and truly satisfying work. Our training sessions have been incredible experiences, both for the fantastic Graduates and for me, getting to work and play with such amazing people!

Here are some of the components of the ACT experience:

1. 15-week Creative Curriculum, centered around 9 Cornerstones and 9 ARTbundance Principles, with Certification Requirements that have proven to be effective at ensuring mastery of the material while also being flexible and FUN for students.

2. Weekly 90-minute classes take place on Zoom, alternating between 1pm and 7pm Eastern time, so that everyone can attend live as often as possible, regardless of schedule or time zone. All classes are also recorded.

3. Weekly supplementary videos take you more deeply into a topic through additional training, featuring creations of ACT Alumni as a deeply inspiring visual treat!

4. NEW: ACT Card Deck! As an alternative to class notes, you’ll design weekly Art Cards that include the material that you feel is most important. By the end of the program, you’ll get step-by-step instructions for creating a print-on-demand Card Deck, so you can have a “real” deck in your hands to help keep your ACT training close.

5. Weekly Guidebooks that have been time-tested and revised over the past 15 years, now including:

Class Summary
Additional reading material or resources
A weekly required ARTsignment
Plus optional exercises and resources to dig deeper into the week’s topic

6. Feedback is given on the required weekly ARTsignments, each one designed to absorb the week’s topic through a creative lens.

7. An assigned ACT Mentor (someone who has previously completed the program) – for one-on-one support and guidance through the duration of the program.

8. NEW! Two Bonus ARTsignment Collections — These two recent additions greatly expand your toolkit with even more ARTsignments:

The “Story Completion Deluxe” Pack – additional variations on one of the most popular ARTsignments
The SoundSignments Collection — self-discovery activities incorporating sound and music

9. Two weeks of Peer Practice for both coaching & presentations – to practice live and receive in-the-moment feedback from Marney.

10. A vibrant community website for networking, support, brainstorming and connection with your ARTbundance™ Training Colleagues.

11. Coaching Practicum (Required for Certification, Two Live monitored Coaching sessions with “real” clients, complete with evaluations from Marney and your clients.

12. Practitioner Practicum: A one hour workshop or class (live or virtual), with evaluations from Marney and those who attend the presentation. Virtual events are promoted to the Artella Community.

13. Professional Licensure to use dozens of turn-key ARTsignments in your work, upon completion of Certification Training. You’ll also learn how to adjust them for your own needs and specialty, as well as develop your own ARTsignments.

14. Certification Credentials – Upon successful completion of ACT, you will become a Certified ARTbundance™ Coach or Certified ARTbundance™ Practitioner, and we provide a certificate and accompanying graphics to use in your promotional materials.

15. eProduct Licenses – 25% off all Artella eProduct Unlimited Use Licenses. This option and discount is for those who want to add an additional turn-key stream of passive income while developing their business or practice.

16. NEW! A 30-Point Business Building Action Plan and templates for customizing for your own business plan.

17. NEW! A Social Media Suite of Custom Business-Building Tools — FREE Upon Certification!

- Short social-media friendly videos about ARTbundance Coaching, branded with your name and ARTbundance specialty statement
- License to implement new ARTbundance Quizzes into your marketing plan – a fun, snazzy way to share ARTbundance with your audience
- A series of social images with inspiring quotes, used to drive traffic and increase engagement

18. ACT Alumni Community – Lifetime membership in the group of ACT Alumni for camaraderie and collaboration. Unlike many coaching program, no annual fee or membership required.

Fall Into Your New Path…Become a Certified ARTbundance Coach/Practitioner

Hear more comments from participants in the Audio ACTimonials!

Browse our Directory of Certified Coaches and Practitioners! The page will open in a new tab, so you don’t lose your place here.

ACT 25 Curriculum Schedule

ACT is build with a motivating completion structure to set you up for success! Our class requirements balance accountability and flexibility, allowing you to adjust the timing to your personal needs.

**I typically recommend a minimum of 5 hours per week, in addition to the class times, to dedicate toward the ACT training.** However, you also can create “catch up weeks” for yourself, and put in more time as your schedule allows it.

If you ever get more than 3 weeks behind the schedule, you are required to meet with your Mentor to discuss a plan to get current. This system has worked well for us through the years, maximizing the completion rate of our students.

Classes are held on Mondays, alternating weekly between 7:00pm Eastern and 1:00pm Eastern, to accommodate the different schedules and time zones of participants. All classes are recorded.

ACT 25 Schedule:

Week 1 (Oct 2, 7pm ET): Introduction to ARTbundance™
Week 2 (Oct 9, 1pm): Overview of ARTbundance™ Principles
Week 3 (Oct 16, 7pm): ARTbundance™ Principles in Action
Week 4 (Oct 23, 1pm): Deep Play: Discovery & Recovery
Week 5 (Oct 30, 7pm): Communication Energy and Intuition
Week 6 (Nov 6, 1pm): Communication Energy in Action
Week 7 (Nov 13, 7pm): Introduction to the ARTbundance Coaching Model
Week 8 (Nov 20, 1pm): ARTbundance Coaching in Action (application & practice)
Week 9 (Nov 27, 7pm): ARTbundance in Public Speaking, Teaching, and Workshops
Weeks 10-11: (Multiple sessions between Dec 4-15, Times TBD) – Peer Practice weeks

BONUS Holiday Party (Dec 18, 7pm): ACT Gratitude Celebration before our Holiday Break!

** 3 Weeks Holiday Break **
Week 13 (Jan 8, 7pm): Bonus Class: Exploring ARTbundance Possibilities & Your Vision
Week 14 (Jan 15, 1pm): Practicum Essentials
Week 15 (Jan 22, 77pm) : ARTbundance Business MasterClass
February/March 2024 — Complete Practicum (Two 30-min coaching sessions and One 60-minute presentation or workshop)

ARTbundance™ Coach Training Tuition

From its inception, I have always been committed to making this training affordable and providing excellent value in the training experience.

Training Program Cost: $1899

For your convenience, the following monthly payment plans are also available:

– 2 monthly payments of $949.50
– 3 monthly payments of $633.00
– 5 monthly payments of $390.00

In addition, we will be offering a very limited number of scholarships through the Lonnie D. Kliever Scholarship Fund for those in the most serious financial need. The scholarship rate is $1200, saving $700 off the regular tuition. The $1200 is available in 1 payment, 3 payments of $400, or 6 payments of $200.00.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please be sure to indicate that on your application. We only have a few additional scholarships for those in the most serious financial need, and ask that you only apply in good faith under the following conditions:

1) receiving the additional monetary gift is the only way you would be able to enroll if accepted into the program;

2) you feel confident than you can pay the scholarship rate/payment plan in full, without putting yourself at risk financially.

Application Instructions & Relevant Dates:

September 1, 2023 – Application Process for ACT 25 is Open

September 29, 2023 – Final Due Date for Applications

September 30, 2023 – Applicants notified either way

September 30, 2023- First payment due, Welcome Pack Sent

I strongly recommend that you send me (Marney) a note to let me know your intention to apply, so I can be looking for your application, as things can sometimes get lost in cyberspace. I don’t want to miss an application…especially yours! 🙂

Application Tips from Marney:

Let yourself have fun with this application! I’ve heard that the application process itself provides a lot of inspiration and clarity, and I would love for you to enjoy it. It does not have to be “perfect” and, truly, you can’t do it wrong. In short, I want to get to know YOU and am far less interested in what you have done in the world than knowing why you are drawn to this program and process, why you are excited about it, and why the 9 ARTbundance Cornerstones feel like the right fit for your training.

These two things have always been more important than anything else in order to be a very successful ARTbundance™ Coach or Practitioner:

The first is an open mind that is flexible and willing to try new things — both in your training, as well as with clients and students. The ARTbundance approach is all about getting out of the way to help clients/students discover what they already know, and this often includes some un-learning of some of our “helping” tendencies. This training will push you to show up differently, take risks, and PLAY…and the more open you are, the more these tools will serve you and your clients.
The second is an affinity for creativity. This does not mean you have to be an artist, writer, or a “practicing creative” – it just means that you resonate to the idea of creative processes as a conduit for self-awareness and discovery.

Previous coaching experience, or art/craft experience are definitely not necessary to make the selected group of applicants, nor are they going to be the primary considerations in choosing this group. Those can be helpful skills if you have them but the top applicants will be chosen based on a wide range of qualities to ensure that the connection and chemistry is a great match for everyone.

To request your application simply complete the form below:

ARTbundance™ Certification Training Program (ACT)

Announcing the Return of ACT: ACT 25 begins October 2, 2023!

Keep reading about ACT, below…

A message from Artella Founder Marney Makridakis:

It’s the Silver Celebration of the ARTbundance Certification Training program … ACT 25 begins October 2, 2023!

The ACT Structure for Success – The ACT Experience includes….

1. 15-week Creative Curriculum, centered around 9 Cornerstones and 9 ARTbundance Principles

2. Weekly 90-minute classes take place on Zoom, alternating between 1pm and 7pm Eastern time, so that everyone can attend live as often as possible, regardless of schedule or time zone. All classes are also recorded.

3. Weekly supplementary videos take you more deeply into a topic by featuring creations of ACT Alumni as a deeply inspiring visual treat!

4. Weekly study guides include class notes, a weekly required assignment, and optional exercises and resources to dig deeper into the week’s topic.

5. Individual feedback is given on the required weekly ARTsignments, each one designed to absorb the week’s topic through a creative lens.

6. An assigned ACT Mentor (someone who has previously completed the program) – for one-on-one support and guidance through the duration of the program.

7. Certification Requirements that have proven to be effective at ensuring mastery of the material while also being achievable and FUN for students.

9. Upon Certification, professional license to use dozens of turn-key ARTsignments in your work, as well as training to develop your own ARTsignments. This includes the Soundsignments Collection: which are self-discovery activities that incorporate sound and music

9. A Free Bonus Story Completion ARTsignments & Licenses — a recent addition to ACT, this expansion pack offers more options for one of the most popular tools!

10. Two weeks of Peer Practice coaching & presentations – to practice live and receive in-the-moment feedback from Marney.

11. A vibrant community website for networking, support, brainstorming and connection with your ARTbundance™ Training Colleagues.

12. Coaching Practicum (Required for Certification, Two Live monitored Coaching sessions with “real” clients, complete with evaluations from Marney and your clients.

13. Practitioner Practicum: A one hour teleclass promoted to the Artella community, with evaluations from Marney and those who attend the presentation.

14. Certification Credentials – Upon successful completion of ACT, become a Certified ARTbundance™ Coach or Certified ARTbundance™ Practitioner, and we provide a certificate and accompanying graphics to use in your promotional materials.

15. eProduct Licenses – 25% off all Artella eProduct Unlimited Use Licenses. This option and discount is for those who want to add an additional turn-key stream of passive income while developing their business or practice.

16. ACT Alumni Association – Lifetime membership in the group of ACT Alumni for camaraderie and collaboration. Unlike many coaching program, no annual fee or membership required.

17. A 30-Point Business Building Action Plan and templates for customizing for your own business plan.

18. A Social Media Suite of Custom Business-Building Tools — FREE Upon Certification!

Short social-media friendly videos about ARTbundance Coaching, branded with your name and ARTbundance specialty statement

License to implement new ARTbundance Quizzes into your marketing plan – a fun, snazzy way to share ARTbundance with your audience

A series of images with inspiring quotes to share in social media to drive traffic and increase engagement

Fall Into Your New Path…Become a Certified ARTbundance Coach/Practitioner

ACT 24 Curriculum Schedule

Classes are held on Mondays, alternating weekly between 7:00pm Eastern and 1:00pm Eastern, to accommodate the different schedules and time zones of participants.

Week 1 (Oct 17, 1pm ET): Introduction to ARTbundance™

Week 2 (Oct 24, 7pm): Overview of ARTbundance™ Principles

Week 3 (Oct 31, 1pm): ARTbundance™ Principles in Action

Week 4 (Nov 7, 7pm): Deep Play

Week 5 (Nov 14, 1pm): Communication Energy and Intuition

Week 6 (Nov 21, 7pm): Communication Energy in Action

Week 7 (Nov 28, 1pm): Introduction to ARTsignments

Week 8 (Dec 5, 7pm): Introduction to ARTbundance Coaching Model

Week 9 (Dec 12, 1pm): ARTbundance Coaching in Action (application & practice)

HOLIDAY BREAK – Dec 19-Jan 1

BONUS Class (Jan 2, 7pm): New Year Momentum Kickstart

Week 10 (Jan 9, 1pm): ARTbundance in Public Speaking, Teaching, and Workshops

Week 11 (Jan 16, 7pm): Exploring ARTbundance Possibilities & Your Vision

Weeks 12-13 (Multiple sessions between Jan 23-Feb 4, Times TBD) – Peer Practice weeks

Week 14 (Feb 6) : Practicum Essentials

Week 15 (Feb 13): ARTbundance Business MasterClass

February/March — Complete Practicum (Two 30-min coaching sessions and One 60-minute class or wokrshop)

ARTbundance™ Coach Training Program Rates

We are committed to making this training affordable and providing excellent value in the training experience.

Training Program Cost: $1899 For your convenience, the following monthly payment plans are also available:

– 2 monthly payments of $949.50 – 3 monthly payments of $633.00 – 5 monthly payments of $390.00

Application Instructions & Relevant Dates:

June 15, 2022 – Application process is open

Oct 10, 2022 – Applications due

Oct 12, 2022 – Applicants notified either way

Oct 14, 2022 – First payment due, Welcome Pack sent

Oct 17, 2022 – First class

I strongly recommend that you send me (Marney) a note to let me know your intention to apply, so I can be looking for your application, as things can sometimes get lost in cyberspace. I don’t want to miss an application…especially yours! 🙂

Once you request your application, let yourself have fun with it! I want to get to know YOU and am far less interested in what you have done in the world than knowing why you are drawn to this program and process, why you are excited about it, and why it’s the right fit for you.

I believe two things will be more important than anything else in order to be a very successful ARTbundance™ Coach or Practitioner:

The second is an affinity for creativity. This does not mean you have to be an artist, writer, or a “practicing creative” – it just means that you are connected to the idea of creative processes as a conduit for self-awareness and discovery.

Learn More!

NEW! Listen to Audio ACTimonials! These Audio ACTimonials are a consolidation of about two dozen ACT Graduates sharing their personal experiences with the program. The recording is approx 24 minutes…feel free to listen to a little, or a lot!:-)

Still have questions?

A Note from Marney:

I’ve run a program called “Mapping and Mentoring with Marney” (aka MMM) for 5 years, facilitating 55+ groups of creative entrepreneurs. Every single one a privilege.

So I’m walking my talk. I’m keeping what I love about MMM and creating a new container that is at once both more solid and more fluid.

More flexible with time and tools.

More solid with intent and focus.

Here’s how the WHIRLd works…

(Note: if you are looking at this on your phone, click the graphic to zoom in and see the deets.)

I’m limiting spots in the WHIRLd because I’m somewhat sensible. So if you’re ready to splash, let me know asap and I’ll tell you how to schedule our first 1-on-1 phone coaching to establish the connection in our 1-on-1nderment!

To Jump in, sign up below. Or Email me if you have questions.

$399/month WHIRLd

$199/month WHIRLd

Here are three easy ways to start using play to be more productive and creative:

Take the Hop, Skip, Jump quiz to find out your primary manifestation type at http://www.artellaland.com/play.html

Get the Book!

Hop, Skip, Jump is available wherever books are sold! To order online, simply click the logo of your preferred bookseller. (The page will open in a new window/tab, so you don’t lose your place, here)

Marney talks about her book, Hop, Skip, Jump…

Training Program Cost: $1899
For your convenience, the following monthly payment plans are also available:

– 2 monthly payments of $949.50
– 3 monthly payments of $633.00
– 5 monthly payments of $390.00

NEW! Listen to Audio ACTimonials!
These Audio ACTimonials are a consolidation of about two dozen ACT Graduates sharing their personal experiences with the program. The recording is approx 24 minutes…feel free to listen to a little, or a lot!:-)

The Full Wealthcare Program Master Reprint License
Unlimited License Price: $1399 Bundle ($1526 when purchased separately)

Price: $999
Special Price until September 7: $899

Price: Packages run from $199 to $599
Special Prices until September 7: $99 – $349