A 7 week course on drawing and the soul.

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A weekend Morning 7 week drawing course.  We will work with drawing and the journey of the soul using different art materials - dry media, ink and watercolour. The course will help participants free their drawing style, learn to draw mindfully and acquire basic skills in foundational techniques of drawing.  Guided heart centred meditations around 7 energetic points in the body will keep your work deeply anchored and held by the soul. We will draw inspiration from  poetry, music, ancient texts and other artists,  musicians and poets who have explored the soul.

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And what is the soul? According to ancient mystical traditions the soul is the 'driver' in the body. It is the vehicle of spirit, breath or atman, the presence which infuses the physical body with life. What happens to our drawings when we relax into that presence and let the drawing happen? What messages are there for you to hear?

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Ancient texts and storytelling

This course, will explore the stories and ancient texts (Tao te ching, i ching, alchemical texts and others) that through times and in varied traditions have addressed the soul.

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Creating a simple artist book with the drawings done

During the course, you will produce a portfolio of drawings. The artwork produced will be used to assemble an artist book, making a wondertful document of your journey through the workshop. Basic techniques of making an artist book  will be taught.