Bloom, how exciting! I hope the class is very rewarding for you - it sounds like it already is, opening you up more artistically, and deepening your relationship with your T - wow!
I have been doing the morning pages for the past few weeks, but I have yet to start reading Chapter 1! Maybe this weekend, but like you, I refuse to put pressure on myself - I want this to be an enjoyable activity, not something I feel like I have to do. I think the morning pages have really helped me with free association, though, which could also be good for my upcoming EMDR.