Intention of workshops
themes of workshops
logistics of workshops
Art is an
intuitive expression of inner being - a self portrait, a translation of our
world. We are all born with access to this language but somewhere
along the way it gets buried deep within. By engaging the hands
and the mind through "object-making" these workshops allow
creativity to blossom and unfold into a powerful experience, an enriching
experience.
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workshop or lecture...Contact me -
Heidi Darr-Hope
All artwork copyright Heidi
Darr-Hope.
© 2004 All
Rights Reserved.
No images may be reproduced without written consent from the artist.
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Workshop Intentions
Creating works of art that remind us to listen, honor and reflect
upon our innermost thoughts and feelings.
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To live a creative life,
we must lose our fear of being wrong.
Joseph Chilton Pearce
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Within these workshops you will
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Experience a sense of inner strength
and empowerment
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Learn specific meditative art techniques
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Discover practical ways of accessing
inner wisdom and understanding
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Deepen and trust your intuitive
insights
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Create a work of art and renew your
spirit
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Experience sacred ritual and
ceremony
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Workshop Themes
- All workshop themes can be tailored for Personal, Spiritual or Healing
Growth
The images below are all student work
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Circle of Dreams
Discover your creativity and explore
the world of the nighttime dream
The dream is nothing more than a
picture our unconscious paints for us each
night through a visual, symbolic
language. Dreams are read and the symbols
embedded in the dream are
unearthed. The discussion of these symbols will
usher us into the
intuitive side of the brain, creativity's home.
Various art
techniques are used to push us deeper into understanding the gift
of the
dream.
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Healing Icons®
Placed within a shadow box, seemingly unrelated everyday objects and images
begin to communicate with us through their own language
Historically, icons have served as a visual link between the spiritual and
physical
worlds. In this workshop, participants will create an object that
symbolically relates
to their life's issues. Reflecting on this icon will facilitate travel
into paths of
understanding.
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Mandalas
Learn
a visual form of contemplative meditation
A mandala is a work of art
composed of a sacred circle within a square or rectangle.
Mandalas
have been created by many different cultures as a visual means to lead the
mind into introspective meditation or prayer. This workshop will focus
on discovering
and creating your own personal healing mandala.
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The Mask of
Change
Create
a 3-d mask of your face honoring an aspect of your inner self
Throughout time, masks have been
worn during rituals to empower an individual
with certain characteristics.
By embellishing a mask of your face with personal
imagery, untapped sides of
the persona are revealed and released, allowing
discovery of this hidden
world and the regenerative power it holds.
(An additional fee of $15 per student
is required to cover the cost of the
“radiation target masks”.)
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Intuitive
Collage
Reveal untold
stories by creating a series of
small collages, visual markers
reflecting the many facets of
who we are and who we are becoming.
The psyche speaks in images –
the conscious mind in words. By intuitively
selecting images and
juxtaposing them with color and texture, the quiet, inner
voice has has a
new medium to speak through. Learning to trust and listen
to this
voice allows access to the greater teacher within us all. The images
chosen may seem arbitrary, but
through the art of collage, we will
discover
our stories in unique and powerful ways.
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Sanctuary
Create a
place for contemplation, gathering strength & renewing one’s soul.
We are intuitively drawn to certain objects and images in our
environment
because of their subtle, symbolic references to our personal
lives. By
learning to pay attention to these “teachers”, we begin to
experience the
powerfully uplifting forces that surround us each day. In
this workshop,
we will create a small personal shrine where these objects
can be honored
and contemplated, allowing us to harvest their timeless
wisdom.
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Altered Books
- transpose an existing book into a unique journal that
will hold the wisdom
garnered and revealed through the creative process.
Stories teach us profound lessons about ourselves and our world. They
connect us to each other: they heal and restore. Using the
visual language
of collage, painting and printmaking techniques our
unearthed stories will
surface, allowing inner resources to unfold into a
wellspring of inner knowing.
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workshop or lecture...Contact me -
Heidi Darr-Hope
All artwork copyright Heidi Darr-Hope.
© 2004 All Rights Reserved.
No images may be reproduced without written consent from the artist.
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LOGISTICS OF WORKSHOPS
Fees
1-day workshops: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm : per person rate or full retreat center
fee can be quoted,
plus travel and room & board - Minimum of 15
participants.
Weekend or weeklong retreats can also be quoted
Enrollment
If you expect more
than 25 participants, an additional supply fee depending on the class
selected and arrangements for assistant will need to be made.
Classroom & “Props”
A slide
projector, projection screen, CD player, TV with VCR and a room with
worktables and chairs will need to be provided. We will also need
access to a sink. I prefer to have access to the room the evening
prior to the workshop in order to set up.
Art Materials
Supplied except where noted. Some workshops have a list of
optional “personal memorabilia” that participants might choose to bring with
them.
Teaching Inquires & Questions
For questions or to schedule a workshop or lecture in your area, please contact me at
Heidi Darr-Hope
All artwork copyright Heidi Darr-Hope.
© 2004 All Rights Reserved.
No images may be reproduced without written consent from the artist.
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