News: April 2024
Dear Creative C Community,
Welcome to the April Edition of the Creative C Newsletter.
As the world awakens in the vibrant embrace of Autumn, April heralds a time of new beginnings and the joyous celebration of Easter. It's a period where nature's renewal mirrors our own aspirations for growth, creativity, and fresh starts.
Happy Easter and happy creating from all of us at Creative C!
World labyrinth Day workshop
World Labyrinth Day
World Labyrinth Day is on the first Saturday in May each year and is described as a 'rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe' in its celebration.
Labyrinths are a meditative tool that allow for inner exploration and reflection. You can use the practice of working with labyrinths to notice an openness to any thoughts, sensations or feelings that may arise. You may also start a labyrinth with a specific question and observe any emerging responses from within.
This gathering will introduce you to the labyrinth. You will be guided through a meditation using a finger labyrinth supplied, with options to explore different labyrinth designs and textures. Using a finger labyrinth in meditation is an embodied practice that allows for a slowing down, relaxation and gentle self-reflection.
There is the opportunity to learn how to draw your own classical labyrinth using pencil and paper. There then will be time to follow your own impulse for art making, whether it be continuing your own labyrinth image, or any other art making. During this time music will be on low volume without chit chat inviting time to connect to yourself and to be in creative flow. Suggestions and invitations may be offered if you feel the need for some guidance.
We will gather in a closing circle with time for reflection, sharing and witnessing over a cuppa with light snacks provided.
All art materials are provided. You are welcome to bring your own sketchbook, journal and materials. No prior art experience is required.
After the workshop you can enjoy the beautiful scenic setting of Warrandyte with bushland, the river and plenty of cafes.
Find out more about the workshop here and more about the day here
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Natasha Hund (she/her) has a BA in Fine Art, and further studies with a Graduate Diploma in Play Specialty and Diploma in Holistic Couselling, and is a registered counsellor. She enjoys bringing her creativity to all her professional roles which has included as a play specialist in a hospital, in early childhood settings and she currently works in community services. With her skills she guides people to use art for self-reflection, recreation and wellbeing. Natasha has professional trainings in the therapeutic application of meditation practices for wellbeing.
Art and Soul Sessions
Upcoming Dates: Dates for April 13th & 27th
Booking is required to guarantee a spot as places are limited.
(to te kanohi, tona kite. to te hinengaro, tona kite. to te wairua, tona kite)
‘The eye, the mind, the soul, each has its own perspective.’
– Māori proverb
Welcome
We welcome Angus who will be taking on Beth’s role as the group facilitator for ‘Art n Soul’. He will continue to offer a welcoming space to share creativity, where we reflect on and explore making and getting into ‘the Zone’.
He brings a deal of artistic knowledge & experience along with an open creative spirit to Creative C.
Born in New Zealand, Angus has been living in Melbourne since 1984. He is a practicing artist who works in a variety of mediums including print making (specifically mono printing) and blue chemical photography (Cyanotypes). He has many years of experience working in the community sector on community projects and extensive education/qualifications and experience in the Arts. This includes an Undergraduate degree with Honours in Painting from RMIT, a Master of Art in Performance Studies from Victoria University and a Diploma of Education in Visual Art from the University of Melbourne.
He loves to explore/experiment with new techniques. He uses art to express himself personally, to relax and have fun.
Further Information
Carving out time and space to connect with your Heart & Soul through art on a regular basis can have profound benefits in all aspects of your life. For those of you who are yet to experience this soulful time we highly recommend giving yourself this time to just be, no pressure, relax, listen to soft music & create whatever is in your Heart & Soul in the moment. There's something about being in the creative studio alongside others which makes the Art & Soul time beautiful. It is a welcoming creative space to explore and share creativity in a variety of mediums. Learning about art is optional, the main purpose of the group is to make a space to explore, reflect and get in ‘the Zone’.
Explore different mediums such as watercolour, pastels, acrylics, clay, ink, collage, natural fibres and other craft materials. Session includes 2 hours of creative zone time listening to music without chit chat and an hour for self reflection, witnessing & group connection at the end with a cuppa.
Amazing for creative expression & connection, no experience necessary. A supportive group environment.
The Art and Soul Creative Sessions welcomes new facilitators, Angus and Tania. Both are Artist with a desire to facilitate creative expression. They brings a great deal of artistic knowledge & experience along with a gentle, creative and deeply respectful presence to Creative C. Meet your new facilitators Tania and Angus.
When: Fortnight session on Saturdays at 9.30am-12.30pm
Upcoming Dates: April 13th & 27th
Investment: $35 cash, per session
Where: The Creative Continuum, Upstairs 2/2 Colin Ave, Warrandyte
www.creativec.com.au/workshops
Min: 5 participants
Max: 12 participants
The intention of offering fortnightly sessions is so that if your heart desires you have the opportunity to cultivate and commit to a regular practise with a group of like minded souls.
Please note: You don’t need to commit to every fortnight to be able to attend a session you can just come along if and when it suits you.
Booking is required to guarantee a spot as places are limited
For further info & bookings
Contact Angus: angus@creativec.com.au, 0434 158 117
Reflection of an Art and Soul session
Below you will find Tania’s Reflection of an Art and Soul session:
My experience of Art and Soul
The sound of art materials making contact
The gestures of colour and wondering bodies towards sorting through materials - shopping for the soul
Commitment to the process, to go deeper, to lengthen my stay
The challenge to date with myself longer
The curiosity to wonder, what next?
To stay present to this moment, colour, image, shape, texture or material
To move away from the familiar
To discover something new
The excitement of witnessing and sharing of someone else process.
~ Tania
Online Client Presentation Group Supervision
As art therapists, it is important to honour our creative and artist selves. Our creativity is a valuable component of our work that we offer clients but may not make time to engage in for ourselves. This in person art based peer supervision gathering will cater for your creative needs as well as provide an opportunity to engage in reflective practice.
Where: In person @ The Creative Continuum,
Upstairs 2/2 Colin Ave, Warrandyte, Victoria
When:
May 9th Thursday @ 5pm
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Cost: $80 + GST
Min: 4 people
These 2hour sessions will contribute to 1hour of supervision credits.
Please register your interest by emailing me at tania@tanivrgona.com.auPlease nominate which group you would like to attend. Eg. In person peer Sup March 8th Registrations close one week prior to the date of each group.
Please let your peers know about this offering. All materials provided and beverages available.
Feature: Emergence Magazine
Emergence Magazine explores the interconnectedness of ecology, culture, and spirituality through a variety of mediums including essays, podcasts, interviews, and films. It emphasises the sharing of stories as a radical act, especially in challenging times, aiming to renew and deepen our sacred connection to the earth. The magazine offers a platform for stories that weave together insights from different disciplines and traditions, reflecting on the timeless relationships among our environment, societies, and spiritual practices. For more detailed content, visit their website at emergencemagazine.org.
This month we would like to highlight a Podcast found on their site called ‘Valemon The Bear: Myth in the Age of the Anthropocene’, featuring the wonderful Martin Shaw.
Dr. Martin Shaw is a storyteller and mythologist, inviting visitors into a world rich with stories, myths, and deep ideas. Some of his current projects include "The House of Beasts & Vines," "Cista Mystica," and the "Westcountry School of Myth," each reflecting his focus on mythopoetics, philosophy, magic, folklore, and the transformative power of wildness and myth. His website acts as a gateway to his unique perspective on engaging with and understanding stories' roles in our lives. You can find his website here
A Glimpse Into Our Upcoming Blog
Milad Fakurian
Theta Waves: A possible Key to Unlocking Your Creativity
I think we can all agree, creativity is a boundless journey, an exploration into the depths of imagination and innovation. It's where humans thrive and dream. Where we shine a light to guide us through the maze of our thoughts, leading to moments of brilliance and invention. But where does this spark come from? Taking a shower?
Coming soon on the Creative C blog!
Thanks for reading :)
