IN PERSON - Summer Healing and Creativity

This 3-hour session will combine the healing properties of singing bowls and creative painting exercises.  The bowls will encourage a state of relaxation and the painting exercises will inspire you to follow your inner spirit as you make your art.

The session will begin at 4 pm.  Students prepare their table for the creative activities.  We will start with a few warm-up activities.

At approximately 4:30 pm, the lights will be dimmed, and students will be asked to get into a comfortable position.  Students may lie on the floor (bring your own yoga mat) or sit in a chair.  

At this time, Kristine, our Sound Therapist, will begin playing her quartz singing bowls.  The art of sound healing has been practiced since ancient times. As the bowls play, vibrations are sent throughout the room and can be felt throughout your body.  These vibrations have been known to restore balance and harmony and have beneficial effects to both your mind and body.  Most people experience a very relaxed state and a feeling of well-being.

After a short break, students will then go to their prepared spaces and will follow prompts from the teacher as they create several abstract works by using acrylic paints, inks, other mark making tools and word prompts.

At the end of the session, students will leave relaxed, with a renewed spirit and a few beautiful abstract pieces.

What to bring:

• 1.      One piece of Watercolor Paper - 18” x 24” (140 lb. or 300 lb.)
• 2.      An old Credit Card/Plastic Card (you will throw away after class)
• 3.      One large flat brush (1.5” or 2” wide)
• 4.      One medium flat brush (1/2” wide)
• 5.      One small round brush – any size.
• 6.      Spray bottle for water.
• 7.      Roll of paper towels.
• 8.      Pack of alcohol wipes.
• 9.      Black Micron Pen 08 or 05.  Or Black Gel Pen.
• 10.  White Gel Pen.
• 11.  Gold Gel Pen.

Students should dress comfortably and wear clothes that you can get paint on.  The paint will not come off.

You may also bring pillows or a yoga mat if you’d like to lie on the floor.

Level: No experience necessary