'Art and the Creative Spirit'
A one-day workshop for artists, dabblers, beginners and seekers
(With some art, food, drink, and a walk in the woods)
Saturday August 15 2015 9 am - 5 pm
This workshop is for those seeking a fresh approach to their art.
Whether a new beginning, a personal journey, a desire to start a body of work, or a hope to overcome artist's block, this is a time to nourish your creative spirit. Explore ideas and concepts in art in a contemplative rural setting. Play with materials and try out new ideas in a positive, cooperative and supportive environment.
We will experiment with art materials through a variety of drawing and painting exercises, (with an emphasis on 'process' rather than 'finished product'), embraced by quiet and meditative surroundings.
We will embark on a group nature walk, through our 90 acres of cedar and maple woods, fields and wetlands, collecting found objects and photographing as desired. This will provide a starting point for each to draw, literally and figuratively, from the landscape's simplicity and beauty, and infinite colour and texture.
Each will then have an opportunity to create a large mixed-media work, incorporating collage materials, acrylic paints, pastels, graphite, ink, found objects, and gold leaf.
Energy-efficient home/studio 20 minutes east of Peterborough, Ontario
There will be time for silent contemplation, meditation, and individual study throughout the day, (with a selection of readings, music and poetry from a variety of secular and faith traditions and cultures), as well as time for group conversation and idea sharing.
Whatever your spiritual roots, (or lack thereof), all are invited to feed their creative spirit, foster a contemplative attitude, and create positive change through this day of artistic expression and discovery.
Anne Renouf
Includes beverages, snacks and a light vegetarian lunch with wine
$100.
* To register - anneromainerenouf@gmail.com
