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About
The Mastery
Ask Yourself
Are you feeling stuck in your current routine?
Are you yearning for more creativity and passion?
Do you want to express yourself more fully and connect with others deeply and authentically?
Are you ready to leap outside your comfort zone, stepping into the present moment and feeling truly alive, connected, and vibrant?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then
The Mastery of Self Expression Workshop
is for you!
“It was the most profoundly energizing and life-changing experience of my life. We all left as different people than when we came. I witnessed people being set free and the chains falling off.
Absolutely Incredible!”
Donna Inglis
This isn’t just another workshop — it’s an opportunity to experience yourself and your life in a whole new way. Engaging in dynamic exercises and personalized support you’ll step outside your comfort zone, challenge your assumptions, learn to trust your voice, stand in your truth, and engage with others from a place of self-assurance.
What's in it for you?
Experiential Learning: This is a hands-on, highly interactive workshop where you’ll be at the centre of the action. Expect to be on stage several times throughout the weekend as you explore new ways of expressing yourself and connecting with others. Real-time Feedback: Receive instant, constructive feedback that will help you see yourself clearly and make conscious choices in your life. This is your chance to test your assumptions and shift your perspective in a supportive environment. The unburdening of the Past: This workshop is designed to help you shed the weight of your past and release the outdated personal standards and labels that keep you stuck, empowering you to discover a life filled with power, passion, and purpose. Joy and Laughter: During the workshop, you will re-discover the joy and exuberance for life that you felt as a child. Most participants find themselves laughing with abandonment throughout the weekend, reconnecting with their sense of lightness and spontaneity and fostering freedom and connection. Lasting Transformation: Move from unconsciousness and fogginess to a state of consciousness and clarity, emboldened to actualize your innate power and continue to enjoy the fruits of the work. Ongoing Support: Facilitated Follow-up meeting 10 days after the workshop, opportunity to join a support group and you are welcome to observe or assist Mastery workshops at any location a workshop is being held upon completion.
What to expect
participant requirements
Group and Individual Exercises: You’ll participate in both group and individual activities designed to challenge your perspectives and reveal your true potential. Supportive Environment: In our workshop, your voice matters. You will find a space where you are truly seen and heard, where your unique perspective is valued and respected. This is your opportunity to express yourself fully, knowing that you are in a masterfully-guided environment that celebrates your authenticity. Preparation: Memorize a short 2-3 minute piece (monologue, song, poem or speech) that has meaning for you.
Workshops Dates
Tuition
The Mastery of Self Expression Workshop November 22-24, 2024 Raw Camera Studios 3239 Ardingley Avenue Burnaby, BC Full Tuition: $1295.00 GST included Reviewer Tuition: $599 GST included The Mastery of Self Expression Workshop April 11 -13, 2025 Raw Camera Studios 3239 Ardingley Avenue Burnaby, BC Full Tuition: $1295.00+ GST Early Bird $1095.00 + GST (Must be paid in full by Feb 11, 2025) Reviewer Tuition: $599 + GST (Must be paid in full by Feb 11, 2025)

The MoSE Workshop March 27-29 2026Fri, Mar 27Raw Camera Studios
The MoSE Workshop June 5-7 2026Fri, Jun 05Raw Camera Studios
The MoSE Workshop Nov 20-22 2026Fri, Nov 20Raw Camera Studios
Our History
The Mastery Workshops began in 1976 as The Mastery of Self Expression Workshop, created by Dan Fauci at the Actor's Institute in New York. Through his work as an actor, director, producer, and acting teacher, he noticed that many actors he knew had lost their passion for their craft due to the rigors of the audition process. It quickly became apparent that this workshop process worked not just for performers but was a powerful catalyst for connecting anyone with their passion for life, leading to its offering to the general public. Soon after moving to LA, actor Ted Danson convinced Dan to bring the workshop there, and the work quickly spread from that point.
The workshop was first introduced in Vancouver, Canada, by Larry Gilman, Paula Shaw, and Linda Darlow, all actors who had trained to lead the workshop under Dan. Since 1982, The Mastery has continued to be offered in Vancouver, fostering a strong community around the workshop due to the graduates who generate amazing results in their personal lives and share this work with the people they care about.
Over the years, The Mastery has been conducted in over 40 cities and 20 countries, continuing to expand worldwide. More than 30,000 people from all walks of life have participated in the workshop. Several other workshops, including Mastering Leadership, The Next Step, and The Abyss (created by Dan, Larry, and Trish Brydon), have grown from the roots of The MASTERY.
The Mastery Workshops Team

Jill Kennedy
Director, Lead Facilitator

Michele Pierce
Admin Director, Facilitator

Larry Gilman
Lead Facilitator

Harry Bruner
Facilitator

