Spring feels like the perfect time to tend to our inner gardens. This nine week session will be an invitation to clear our the cobwebs that have gathered within, fling open the windows to our hearts and welcome in fresh air to our creative lives.    

Through a combination of group sharing, inquiry, writing, process painting and reflection we will choose what we want to plant in our inner garden at this time. We will mindfully do the work to weed out what no longer serves us, creating a safe space to seed and plant what we desire.  
 
Here, we will explore what nutrients are required to nourish our own unique ecosystem. Once we uncover what supports our inner garden, we can begin to grow deep roots that encourage blossoming. Throughout, we will build supportive practice to keep this garden healthy and flourishing. We will tend to it with play and laughter as an antidote to the deep digging work.

Working within a small safe group of eight (including me) brings greater clarity as we support each other through both the challenges and the celebration of the growth process. When we work together, we are opened to seeing and understanding in a profoundly deep way, uncovering inner truths that may have been hiding.  we discover we are not alone in our lives, that together we are stronger as we all share common threads of the human experience. No previous are experience is necessary, however the commitment to show up for yourself and the group and to be open to sharing withing the group process is paramount.  
 

I am honoured to be your "Creativity Doula", bringing over 20 years of experience guiding people through the various stages of the Creative Process. When working through things together in the Creative Process, it gives us courage to address things in our life process.  It also helps to carry us through the challenges and celebrations of life, teaching us what we most need to know. 

The Creative Process echoes Life Process. There is great wisdom held in this process if we are willing to enter it, be open and listen. I have certainly learned through my breast cancer journey that life is never a straight path, and neither is the Creative Process. However, it is a powerful tool to utilize in life to help navigate and support you.

Come join us for a safe journey with kind and compassionate travelers.  No fancy art supplies needed, just your open heart and commitment to show up and be willing to share in the group process.   
 

This Session Includes: 

• A 3 hour ZOOM class each week for 9 weeks for each class- Wed AM Or Thurs Pm, whichever you are registered in.  
• Each ZOOM class consists of a sharing process, inquiry and writing process, painting time and sharing and reflection after the painting process.
• The ZOOM will be recorded for future reference unless the class decides as a group otherwise. 
• Private Facebook  (FB) Space created just for this session and shared by both Wed and Thurs classes to further share your creative processes and paintings and connect outside of class time.
• I will be available for feedback and guidance in the FB space during the week at my discretion.
• Each class is no more than seven participants (I make eight) so there is lots of personalized attention.
• FB space will open on Sun April 21 and continue until Tues July 2. 

• Access to high speed internet service and social media and a computer or device in which you connect for the ZOOM classes and FB space.
• Please check to make sure whatever device you are using (phone, computer, or other device) is compatible with the minimum requirements needed to connect to ZOOM. That information can be found here: ZOOM  
• A webcam. the one you have on your computer or phone should be adequate. 
• A pair of headphones or speakers-- again what is built into your computer or phone should work fine but you may choose headphones if you live with others and want privacy. 
• A microphone- this should be already build into your computer or phone. 
• You will also need to carve out some kind of space in which to create in--it can be as simple as a kitchen table or, if you have more room, a spare room designated as a studio/creative space where you will not be interrupted through the duration of the class.

• If LOCAL and require supplies- $490.50 CAD (includes GST) for the nine weeks
• Supplies (tempera paint & paper) to be picked up at my studio at a prearranged time.
• Can be paid in FULL with  e-transfer, cheques or cash. 
• OR can be paid monthly (if supplies included) -$190.75/month ( on April 15 and May 15)  and $109 ( on June 15) by post dated cheques or pre-arranged e-transfer.
• If providing your own supplies-- $425.25 (includes GST)
• OR if providing your own supplies-Can be paid in FULL with  e-transfer, cheques or cash
• OR can be paid monthly -$165.38/month ( on April 15 and on May 15)  and $94.50 ( on June 15)  by post dated cheques or pre-arranged e-transfer.
• The supplies do not need to be expensive or fancy; simple and not precious is best for these classes. (i.e. tempera paint, oil or chalk pastels, felt pens, crayons, or any combination that you are called to use.)