Embrace Your Inner artist
Thur 21 - Sun 24 April 2016
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"Creativity is intelligence having fun" Albert Einstein
This is a workshop for you if you would like to embrace, learn to love and play with your creative side through mixed media collage and painting.
What is the purpose of the retreat? The more we allow ourselves to stay unattached to the outcome, the more willing we can become to take big risks and be fearless on the canvas. The purpose is to awaken your longing to be creative and explore how this can be done with different techniques using mixed media. Do I need any artistic skills to come on the retreat? We will work on canvases and combine acrylic paint, spray ink, stenciled patterns and collage. You don’t need to “know” anything about painting. If you think you can’t paint, this is an opportunity to prove your thoughts wrong. We will guide you through the creative process supported by a compassionate holding. Let your curiosity lead you to “happy accidents”, forward motion and playful discovery! |
Why together in a retreat?
Having compassion for the harsh stories we tell our self about our creativity is part of the path for healing and change...and yet it is not enough.
Making a decision to act from the new longing for creativity is the next step - but still not enough!
We need to take action to create new pathways in the brain - and to do this it is easiest with support and companionship.
- come and join us in taking that step together.
Having compassion for the harsh stories we tell our self about our creativity is part of the path for healing and change...and yet it is not enough.
Making a decision to act from the new longing for creativity is the next step - but still not enough!
We need to take action to create new pathways in the brain - and to do this it is easiest with support and companionship.
- come and join us in taking that step together.
Do I need to have had any exposure to the principles of NVC (Nonviolent Communication) to join the retreat?
Ideally, we would like everyone who joins the retreat to have some prior knowledge and understanding of NVC. If you are new to NVC and want to join us, please contact us to discuss further.
Ideally, we would like everyone who joins the retreat to have some prior knowledge and understanding of NVC. If you are new to NVC and want to join us, please contact us to discuss further.
How much will it cost?
To make it as affordable as possible, we offer a sliding scale (to include accommodation, food and workshop fees) of £195- £300 plus the cost of materials (£20 per person). We ask you to pay the highest you can afford within that scale so that we can continue to offer the lower end of the scale for people unable to pay more.
To make it as affordable as possible, we offer a sliding scale (to include accommodation, food and workshop fees) of £195- £300 plus the cost of materials (£20 per person). We ask you to pay the highest you can afford within that scale so that we can continue to offer the lower end of the scale for people unable to pay more.
Do I need to bring my own art materials?
We will provide all the paints and canvases you will need.
We will ask you to bring some pictures and textured papers - we will provide you a list of where to find these - from the internet, magazines or recycled materials - when you book.
We will provide all the paints and canvases you will need.
We will ask you to bring some pictures and textured papers - we will provide you a list of where to find these - from the internet, magazines or recycled materials - when you book.
How do I book?
Please book here (only 6 places available so book early! - a few gone already) - contact penny by email or phone 01559 362510 or (mob) 07901 783673
Please book here (only 6 places available so book early! - a few gone already) - contact penny by email or phone 01559 362510 or (mob) 07901 783673
Where is the workshop happening?
We will gather at Penny's place in Pentrecwrt near Llandysul in Carmarthenshire: a lovely old mill owner's house overlooking the river Teifi and next to the bridge that the poet T Llew Jones' made famous with his poem about Cwm Alltcafan.
We will gather at Penny's place in Pentrecwrt near Llandysul in Carmarthenshire: a lovely old mill owner's house overlooking the river Teifi and next to the bridge that the poet T Llew Jones' made famous with his poem about Cwm Alltcafan.
When does it start and finish?
We will gather from 5pm on Thursday 21st April for an evening meal together and finish by 4pm on Sunday 24th April
We will gather from 5pm on Thursday 21st April for an evening meal together and finish by 4pm on Sunday 24th April
Where will I stay?
Accommodation will be in simple twin rooms (1 double available). If you could only come if you had a room to yourself, please contact us to discuss your needs and what could be possible.
Accommodation will be in simple twin rooms (1 double available). If you could only come if you had a room to yourself, please contact us to discuss your needs and what could be possible.
What type of food is provided?
We will provide simple, wholesome, vegetarian food. Some dietary needs can be catered for (e.g. vegan, gluten free)
We will provide simple, wholesome, vegetarian food. Some dietary needs can be catered for (e.g. vegan, gluten free)
Above are some of Aurora's mixed media paintings