Offerings
This virtual space functions like any other art studio- you can pick a predetermined activity or you can make your own piece using the materials you have available. Choose the modality and timeframe that works for you!
mixed media
Use whatever materials you have available to build your own creation. Clients have made bird boxes and nests, produced some beautiful origami, hand-dipped and decorated wax candles, molded beautiful sculptures, jars and bowls using air dry or polymer clay ...if you can imagine it I can help you figure out how to bring it to life!
Watercolor, sketching and acrylic
We will use any technique you choose to paint whatever inspires you. Clients often use canvas as well as sketchbooks, watercolor pads , fabric, furniture or even walls/doors. Murals are included in this category!
You can walk your own path or ask for a guided assignment such as:
Make your own tarot card: Design a tarot card that represents you and learn about the art of tarot reading and fortune telling while you work on your creation.
Inside/outside : we will divide a canvas in half - one side will display who you are on the outside and the other will display who you are on the inside. This will encourage you to think about how different your authentic self is from the person you portray to the outside world. We will discuss and explore ways to gently incorporate those two selves .
Stitching, Mending and Embroidery
Learn the basics of Embroidery, cross-stitch, Sashiko and Visible Mending. Apply your favorite techniques and turn a piece of clothing, a tote or a canvas into a piece of mindful art . You can choose to make your own design or work on one of these projects:
Wearable art: Pick a garment you own or use a plain canvas tote. Using embroidery , you will embellish it to reflect items, people, pets, places, memories and sensations that make you feel safe and contented. The aim is for you to be able to walk out into the world understanding that wherever you go, you can take these safe , joyful memories with you.
Photo embroidery: Find a meaningful photograph and use embroidery to overlay the image with patterns that represent your own intuitions, feelings and memories.
Photography
Using your phone or any camera of your choice (analog or digital) you will embark on an ongoing photo essay. This can be about a topic that inspires you or , if you prefer, I can offer possible themes to explore.
You will also receive ample guidance on where to print your photos, what specs to request from the printer and framing, if that's what you choose to do.
Creative Writing, Scrapbooking and Poetry
Explore your inner world through literary prompts , gather bits and pieces that inspire you and create a scrapbook of your journey so far, use poetry and storytelling as tools to delve deeper into areas of your mind that you're curious about.
Botanical art
I will show you how to use different techniques to press , preserve and print with leaves and flowers on fabric and paper. You can use these to decorate pieces of clothing, build a field journal or create a work of art. Plants have different ancestral/cultural meanings and their scents, textures and colors can remind us of many things.
You will also be given basic information about foraging safely and instructed on what tools to use.