Together Around the Fire

Together around the Fire

A workshop series in mindfulness and creativity, held online from the west coast.

The practice of mindfulness awakens our appreciation for the gift of sense perception. Mindful awareness also reminds us how interconnected we are. We learn that caring for our own well-being is both a responsibility and an opportunity. When we make space for expressing who we are through art, music, poetry, or movement (to name just a few possibilities), we nourish our hearts and discover creative ways to support and love the world. Each of these half-day workshops will address particular themes related to creativity and mindful living.

In these half-day workshops we will:

· prepare the inner landscape for creative engagement

· set a clear intention for two separate periods of creative play

· sit together in the virtual space

· launch ourselves into art making, in the form of parallel play

· come together to share discoveries and ideas

Morning outline (Pacific Time):

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Introduction to the theme and silent practice

9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Intention setting in small groups

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. First work/play period and short break

10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Check-in and deepening of theme

11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Second work period

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Sharing in small groups and final reflections

Cost: $25.00

New Dates and Times:
Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Pacific Time
"The Gentle Art of Beginning Again"

Where we place our attention with love and interest, we will see tangible results. This is true for everything we do, from relationships to work and self-care. Our creative lives are like a smouldering fire that only needs a bit of fuel (i.e. love and interest) to burst into flame. In this first workshop, we will rediscover beginner's mind and the spirit of play that support our creative journey. Sign up by January 30 to receive a week's worth of readings and exercises to prepare the ground.

Register at this link: The Gentle Art of Beginning Again

Saturday, April 3,  9 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m. Pacific
"Healing and the Creative Journey"

Register at this link: Healing and the Creative Journey

Saturday,  May 1, 9 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m. Pacific
"The Practice of Wonder"