He began receiving offers of teaching positions, and in 1965, 1966 and 1967 he directed workshops at the Aspen Writers' Conference.
He has directed numerous workshops for artists and social collectives worldwide.
In the mid 1990s he began directing workshops on performance technologies in many locations of the world.
In 2001 Lavie moved to New York where he directed several workshops on his plays, and gradually shifted his focus to songwriting.
That first year, I had worked alongside teachers in the classroom, organised courses and conferences, directed workshops, run seminars and attended governors' meetings and appointment panels.
He has also directed workshops on violin design through the Violin Society of America, a group of builders.
Peggy Pettitt has enormous professional experience and training in directing storytelling/playmaking workshops.
He directed workshops at the Royal Court and the Old Vic, developing new plays.
Etienne Trouvers, a painter who directs workshops in composition at the Louvre, said: "That robe was like an anchor.
Sarah has directed choral workshops in the UK, US, Norway and Sweden.