You are a creative being worthy of expression. In this virtual workshop offered from the comfort of your own home, artist and facilitator Jenny Hahn will guide you in tapping your inner creativity and expressing from your heart.
Discover the alchemy of painting/creating from the heart, free from judgment or comparison
Use mindfulness to meet each present-moment experience with compassion and curiosity
Integrate mind, body, and emotions with awareness and acceptance
Feel held in a supportive virtual community space
Receive one-on-one support and reflective questions to work through creative blocks and express freely from your own center
Workshop format: 2 hours
Introductions
Journaling prompt
Centering meditation
Time for creative expression
Closing/sharing circle
No previous art experience is necessary or expected
“I ALWAYS FEEL PEACEFUL, YET ENERGIZED AFTER A FEW HOURS OF PROCESS PAINTING. IT HELPS ME TURN OFF MY NAGGING INTERNAL CRITIC WHO INSISTS EVERYTHING I DO HAS TO BE “RIGHT” OR BE “PERFECT.” I CAN PAINT SIMPLY FOR THE JOY OF LETTING MYSELF CREATE …”
— CT
Materials:
Art materials can vary based on what you have available at your home. They can be as elaborate as a set of paints or as simple as printer paper and a pen.
Here are some suggestions ~ You may wish to use any combination of the following:
Painting supplies
Set of paints in as many colors as you have (tempera, acrylic, watercolor, guache, etc.)
Brushes of varying sizes/shapes (I suggest at least a flat, a round or filbert, a fine detail brush, and an angled foam brush)
Paint palette (paper plate, plastic lid, anything flat)
Water cup
Rag or paper towel
and/or
Drawing tools
Markers, paint pens, or brush pens (even a Sharpie marker works great)
Colored pencils
Crayons or oil pastels
Chalk pastels
Graphite or charcoal
Ink pens
Surface/Paper
Large pad or loose sheets of heavy paper (Can be bristol, watercolor paper, canvas paper, or any heavy stock)
Printer/xerox paper, cardstock, or whatever kinds of paper scraps you have around the house
Canvas is acceptable if you have any
A sketchbook is another option for paper/surface
Writing supplies
We will begin with a writing prompt, so feel free to have a pen and journal handy or you may use some of your other supplies for this
You will need a space where you can create uninterrupted. Set up to work either vertically using an easel or taping to the wall or a board, or horizontally using a table, desk, or even the floor ~ or both. Make sure that your area is near whatever device you’ll be using to log in to the group with, whether it’s a computer, laptop, tablet or phone. Adequate lighting is also helpful.
“JENNY CREATES A SAFE, ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE ARTIST HIDDEN OR BURIED IN EACH OF US.”
— MF
Technical requirements:
The workshop will take place online via Zoom video conferencing. You will need:
Either a computer, a laptop, a tablet, or smart phone with a self-facing camera and mic (either built-in or external)
An internet connection
Pre-registration required. The link to access the meeting will be emailed to you the day prior to the workshop.
“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EXPLORE THEIR INNER SELF WITHOUT JUDGEMENT OF SELF OR OTHERS.”
— JC
Investment: $25
Note: If you have lost a job or are experiencing financial hardship and wish to attend, please email me for information on scholarships.
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