Why Learning Creative Improvisation Might Actually Save Us
Each year for the past fifteen years, I’ve taught a class called Getting Weird and Hilarious in the ceramics department at the art school where I work. At first glance, you might think it’s a class for people naturally drawn to the absurd. And in some ways, it is. But what I’ve learned is that pairing improvisation with discipline is what’s required to make great artists, musicians, athletes, or anyone pursuing a dedicated practice. It’s also an essential skill for all of us now. It helps balance difficulty with the lighter skill of humor to offset the darkness.
