Using Zoom to join one of my new online art classes is super easy! Once you register for a class I will send you the link to join and then you're just one click away from participating, no matter where you are in the world. You just need a laptop or Ipad and a space to create (kitchen table works.) Unwind, tune out the craziness of the world and create your own colourful world with me and kindred spirits. You need no prior experience to enjoy my new online art workshops. Times are for Alberta, Canada, 'Mountain Time' or MT for short - check what that is for your location.
Registration now open for my new online Doctor of Paint Medicine e-course designed to nurture your creative soul like never before!
Free Workshop!
'Imagine' Intuitive Art Workshop
on Saturday 15 August, 2020 10.30am - 12.30-1pm (finishing time will vary depending how many are in the class) Alberta time zone (MT) - check what it is in your locality (morning in north America and evening in UK & Europe).
Perfect if you're new to intuitive painting, or to online workshops or to me and my teaching style or if you just want to enjoy your creativity with like minded folk.
We will start with a mini 'refresh' guided meditation followed by a short writing exercise to help bring out the magic! Then, together we will unleash our creativity on the base layers using acrylic paint in fun ways, adding words that have personal power for you. The main supplies are acrylic paints and something to paint on, and a complete supply list will be sent
upon registration. No art experience necessary and space is limited to just 12 places, so book your spot now! Either email me, dm me on Instagram, or use the 'contact me' page.
'Intuitive Mandalas' mixed media workshop
Friday 28 August, 2020 5.30pm - 9pm Alberta or Mountain time (MT) - check what time that is for your location.
This is a relaxing online class and we will go step by step at a gentle pace to create our freehand mandalas. I will demonstrate how to begin, how to create areas of pattern and how to bring in vibrant colours that work harmoniously. You will learn a little colour theory and how complementary colours bring balance. Learn how to bring in some contrast and enjoy all the finishing details to make your mandala look amazing. Upon registration I will send you the supply list for this online workshop which includes your choice of working on either a small canvas/board or birch panel as the substrate and bright acrylics. Cost is C$35.
There is a maximum of 12 per class.
It is well documented that being creative has many health benefits; it reduces anxiety, depression & stress and promotes feelings of well-being and inner calm. As someone who has practiced being creative for many years, I can also tell you that it can do more than just that - it can lead you into magical, alchemical and most marvelous spaces! This 5 week course combines intuitive painting and mixed media techniques to unleash your creativity and connect you to a deeper flow. In committing to a 5 week live online class, you are already half way there in terms of manifesting true creative freedom and doing it in a group means greater support and camaraderie, which we all need now more than ever. These sessions are live and not recorded to make it all more real, present and connective. Not only will we explore different techniques each week, but we will also be delving a little deeper within
Doctor of Paint Medicine E-Course - 5 weekly sessions!
Starts Saturday 29 August, 10.30am to 12-12.30pm Ends Saturday 26 September, 2020
to dismantle subconscious self sabotaging beliefs that prevent us from unfolding our wings and flying through our creative process and through life... You'll see how your art practice is reflected in your life and there will be
a prescription at the end of each class to help bring what you are learning into other areas of your daily life
between our creativity sessions. I will be sharing lots of techniques and practical demo's as well as sharing personal tips that continue to help me to stay inspired & creative. As the course progresses the magic within you shall increasingly manifest in the art you are creating without - as you work on your choice of an art journal, on canvas, gessoed birch panel, or on watercolour or mixed media paper. In our trusted group, we shall share our realizations and breakthroughs which will help us all to raise our vibration - for real. All levels of experience are welcome, including beginners. At the start of each class there will be a mini meditation to drop deeper into the here and now, giving us a clear space from which to allow our free flow of creativity. There will be plenty of demo's, opportunities for questions, individual attention and time to share our process with the group.
You will end up with at least 2 or 3 finished artworks at the end of the course, depending on your personal rhythm and how active you are between sessions.
Course Outline:
week 1: Loosen up with intuitive painting techniques and collage to create fabulous backgrounds as you learn about colour harmony, balance and dialogue.
week 2: Learn the deeper flow of connecting with your process, the value of commitment and flexibility and how to change what you don't like - giving you a greater sense of creative freedom.
week 3: Discover the power of words via a brief writing exercise, from which you will draw to incorporate into your artwork, giving greater meaning and added interested to your mixed media creations.
week 4: In this session you'll learn why Bold is Gold, how to stay loose, embrace 'happy accidents,' appreciate the process and your individual journey.
week 5: Learn the different ways to give your artworks finishing details, so relaxing and enjoyable at the end of our course - and I will give you lots of tips on how to keep your creative heartbeat alive and flourishing! You will likely make some lifelong friendships on this 5 week journey as well.
The classes will be at the same time each week, starting at 10.30am and finishing between 12noon and 12.30pm depending on class numbers, Alberta (MT) time which is morning in North America, evening in UK/Europe and the dates are:
Saturday 29 August @ 10.30am
Sunday 6 September @ 10.30am
Saturday 12 September @ 10.30am
Sunday 20 September @ 10.30am
Saturday 26 September @ 10.30am
Early bird pricing: C$70 for all 5 sessions until 11 August, at which time the regular price of C$100 applies (this works out at $20 per class) - so book now and save C$30!
Your link to join via Zoom will be sent you upon booking along with a supply list. All participants will receive a bonus free one-on-one personal follow up session with me via Zoom. There is a maximum of 12 places in this course, to ensure that magical group camaraderie as well as to give enough individual attention to all participants. Book your spot right here.
Goddess Painting Workshop
Part 1: Tuesday 1 September, 2020, 5.30pm - 7.30pm (MT)
Part 2: Wednesday 2 September, 2020, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Part 3: Thursday 3 September, 2020, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
An evening workshop in you're in North America or a morning workshop in Australia, NZ & Asia (check your local time zone).
Tune into your inner Goddess as we begin by unleashing our creativity on the first layers. You can choose whether you wish to paint on watercolour paper, wallpaper, canvas or wood panel. I will demonstrate how to let go and have fun painting the luscious background layers in our first session together on Tuesday using acrylic paints. You will learn some colour theory and many techniques, including different ways to use stencils.
The next day we will continue by painting a beautiful Goddess face and I will show you how to keep it simple if you're a complete newbie. I will show you how to give her an interesting headpiece, paint her hair and add details.
Finally in our last session on Thursday you will learn how to add all the other finishing details to complete your painting.
Upon booking, you will receive the supply list and a link to register for the class within 1-3 days (usually the same day when possible). Cost is C$39. Click here to book your spot.
