News: January 2024
Dear Creative C Community,
Welcome to the Creative C January Newsletter!
Happy New Year!
As we step into a new year, full of hope and fresh beginnings, we at Creative C extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to our vibrant community. January is not just the start of a calendar year; it's a time for personal transition, for setting intentions, and embracing the journey of self-discovery and growth that lies ahead.
This year, let's celebrate each step of our creative paths, embracing the changes and challenges as opportunities for growth. Here's to a year filled with creativity, wellness, and transformation!
Happy New Year, and happy creating!
The Creative C Team.
Workshop: Embodied Wellbeing
Workshop activities
Mindfulness, self-compassion, breath, and somatic practices for regulation of nervous system
Self-exploration through psychodrama activities
Collective sound circle
Voice, rhythm and mindful movement exercises
Sound journey combined with guided meditation
Psycho-education on stress, polyvagal theory and emotional regulation
Workshop Outcomes
Practical skills to shift from distress to state of regulation, grounding and social connection
Musical and rhythmic skills for authentic expression and self-regulation
Social and emotional intelligence skills
Connection to deeper sense of self and child-like creativity and playfulness
About
Dr Kamil Wolyniec is a psychologist (PhD) and musician. He is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who has performed at major festivals e.g. Melbourne Fringe, World Music Festival in India. Kamil teaches online about music and mental well-being for New York University students.
When: Jan 21st 10am-4pm
Investment: $175
Where: The Creative Continuum, Upstairs 2/2 Colin Ave Warrandyte
Contact:
M: 0404 727 025
E: wolyniec.kamil@gmail.com
Workshop: Pandora’s Box
When: Jan 13th 10-4pm
Investment: $275
Where: The Creative Continuum, Upstairs 2/2 Colin Ave Warrandyte
Register: tania@taniavirgona.com.au with Subject heading Pandora’s Box
Free from the constraints of everyday life this creative journey is all about you. Allow yourself to be taken on a journey of self discovery exploring the myth of Pandora’s box. A range on tactile experience using images, objects, fabrics and words to transform a 3D box that reflects your authentic self. With step-by-step creative processes we slowly unwind, de-stress, trust our intuition and find self-acceptance, the final gift in Pandora's Box, a nourishing way to start the year!
All materials provided.
No prior experience required
Beverages and afternoon tea available.
Art and Soul Sessions
ART & SOUL - Sessions
Upcoming Dates: 20th Jan, 3rd Feb, 17th Feb, 2nd March.
Booking is required to guarantee a spot as places are limited.
Beginning in January the Art & Soul Sessions will be extended by an hour, so two hours of creative zone and an hour for reflection and group connection at the end with herbal teas and a treat. This is so there is more time to be in creative flow and more time for reflection and connection afterwards.
Sessions will continue to run each fortnight on Saturdays from 9.30am-12.30pm and the new investment will be $35 per session.
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.
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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.
Explore different mediums such as watercolour, pastels, acrylics, clay, ink, collage, natural fibres and other craft materials.
Session includes two hours of creative zone time listening to music without chit chat and an hour for reflection & group connection at the end with herbal teas & a treat. Amazing for creative expression & connection, no experience necessary. Small group, supportive & carefree environment.
Come to one or come to all!
We offer fortnightly sessions so that if your heart desires after coming along to a session you have the opportunity to cultivate and commit to a regular practise.
(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.)
When: Every Second Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Upcoming Dates: 20th Jan, 3rd Feb, 17th Feb, 2nd March
For further info & bookings Contact: Beth - bethx77@hotmail.com - PH: 0422 270 437
Be spontaneous, creative and give it a go!
Featured Artist:
Tai Shan Schierenberg
To mark the start of 2024, the Creative C Newsletter is excited to shine a spotlight on the remarkable Tai Shan Schierenberg. Renowned for his emotive and evocative landscape and portrait works, Schierenberg's artistry transcends mere visual representation, offering viewers a journey into the soul of his subjects.
Schierenberg is a master of capturing the essence of human spirit and the raw beauty of the natural world. His works are a compelling blend of realism and expressionism, marked by bold brushstrokes and a profound use of colour. His landscapes, often vast and immersive, evoke a sense of awe and contemplation, while his portraits, characterised by an intense depth of emotion, invite us into a silent dialogue with his subjects. Schierenberg’s ability to portray the intimate connection between humanity and nature is what truly makes his work unique.
Tai Shan Schierenberg’s journey is not just one of artistic excellence but also a testament to the power of art in expressing the unspoken nuances of human and environmental connections. You can watch this little video about the art and journey of Tai Shan Schierenberg on Facebook here.
Personal website: http://www.taishanschierenberg.com/
A Glimpse Into Our Upcoming Blog
Milad Fakurian
Creative Potential: The Power of Flow in Creativity
Let me share a secret that transformed my creative journey – discovering the power of 'Flow'. You know those rare moments when you're so absorbed in something that the world around you just fades away? That's Flow, it's a universal phenomenon. It's where creativity dances freely, and for me, tapping into this state has been a true pleasure in my life.
Coming soon on the Creative C blog!
Thanks for reading :)
