Upcoming
FLANEUR WAY- CREATE
A space in which to connect, participate and view upcoming creative events, exhibitions, interviews, workshops, and more. One of the main passions to the flaneur is creativity. We all experience this life and our world in our own perspective. It is this, that sets us apart and makes us unique from one another. One of the intentions to this platform is to be a voice for your story, your vision and creations to be heard, to be seen and experienced. My hope is to reveal these authentic expressions through creative opportunities that allow free expressions both individually and collectively to occur.
DRAWING Inward & Outward
Join me in slowing down and tuning into the present by drawing inward and outward. To observe and explore our inner and outer worlds through the senses and seasons. Learning to Look and see clearly, feel fully, and savour the moments completely. Jennifer Cloutier / The modern day flaneur will guide you through creative mindfulness exercises, and movement practices to engage the presence.
DRAWING INWARD & OUTWARD
Join me in slowing down and tuning into the present by drawing inward and outward. Observing and exploring our inner and outer landscapes through the senses. Learning to Look and see clearly, feel fully and savour this moment completely. Jennifer will teach through creative mindfulness exercises, and movement practices to engage the present.
Flaneur walk. talk
Photo - Mustafa Hacalaki
The flaneur way invites you to OBSERVE. EXPLORE. CREATE. on a FLANEUR walk and talk.
Join me as I guide you on a creative mindful walk through the urban landscape of Montreal. We will stroll down the streets, alleyways, into a nearby park. Taking time to slow down and TUNE IN, to observe and explore the inner and outer landscapes, through the senses.
On these walks and talks, Jennifer will offer some of her tips and tools for flaneuring. Sharing her knowledge and experience on the importance and healing aspects of incorporating creativity, wellbeing, and exploration in your everyday.
Joining her, as a special guest flaneur, Mustafa Hacalaki. Mustafa is a Montreal based photographer, illustrator. He will co-guide, and share his tips, tricks, and knowledge on being an observer and creator in this urban landscape. Offering his own personal guidance on creative techniques, who or what inspires him, to his favorite subject matter.
Let's all take a break from our phones, and screen time to step outside for some fresh air. Take a moment to connect, learn and discover these urban vistas together.
There will be intentional pauses along the way to take note of the moments. Jennifer will be sharing some creative mindful techniques in observing and documenting the experience. Encouraging moments to create and express your unique authentic vision and voice.
photo- Jennifer Cloutier
This event is by donation
TO BRING.
Comfortable shoes and clothes. As we are entering the winter season, dress accordingly. ( mittens)
creative medium of choice. ( camera, phone, sketchbook, writing pads)
THE PLAN & LOCATION
We will meet in Jeanne Mance Parc. The corner of Esplanade & Rachel. From here we will stroll the streets, alleyways, ruelle verts, and parks. We will go with the flow, and flaneur here and there, tuning into our senses. Allowing many moments to document the journey along the way through your medium of expression.
Flaneur walks and talks are guided exploration through urban settings with the themes of creativity, wellbeing, and exploration. Bringing people together to observe, explore and create with the curiosity to learn and discover.
Please contact Jennifer with any questions.
To comply with the health and safety measures put in place in Quebec..
Attendees are required to ensure a 2 m distance is maintained between people.
YOUR GUIDE: Jennifer Cloutier - www.jennifercloutier.com
Photo by - Mustafa Hacalaki
Jennifer Cloutier is a visual artist, avid traveler, and wellness educator, born in Maidstone Ontario, and residing in Montreal, Quebec. She has always felt the need to observe, explore and create. Beginning with the act of observing through the senses, she unites these three passions. Using different mediums to document and express her visions, she is passionate to tell the story of others, the creative process, and the daily aspects of life. She strives to create, guide, and share sensory experiences for people to connect, learn, and be inspired by.
GUEST FLANEUR- Mustafa Hacalaki ( photographer, Illustrator )
Mustafa Hacalaki, is a photographer, graphic artist, and illustrator born in Izmir, Turkey,based in Montréal/Canada since 2009. In 2007, I received my MA degree from Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Fine Arts. He has participated in several national and international exhibitions.
Mustafa has his own unique style. With a keen eye, one can easily pick his work out from the rest merely by the choice of moody and atmospheric settings, the shadowy or reflective characters and the bold lines created by surrounding objects and architecture that lead the eye directly into the main subject. Often framing his characters, solo, in cafe’s, at night, on quiet walks through parks or urban environments, he is able to capture these intimate moments of solitude, giving us the viewer a chance to be a fly on the wall and become a voyeur in their lives for a moment.
Flaneur walk. talk. read
The flaneur way invites you on a WALK/ TALK/ READ.
Join me as I guide you on a creative mindful walk through the urban landscape of Montreal. We will stroll down the streets, alleyways, into a nearby park. Taking time to slow down and TUNE IN, to observe and explore the inner and outer landscapes.
As we wander, I will take breaks to READ from my latest publication MIRA CUBA The flaneur way. A book that is inspired by a journey, sensory experience, and creative process. Sharing my impressions and expressions with you, from the simple to the ordinary and all that lies in the space between.
This WALK, TALK, READ, offers guidance on the themes of creativity, wellbeing, and exploration. As well as how to be a flaneur in our everyday. This event correlates with my online course field guide to flaneuring.
Let's all take a break from our phones, screen time and step outside for some fresh air. Take a moment to connect, relate and stroll within these beautiful fall vistas.
This event is by donation
TO BRING.
Comfortable shoes and clothes.
Creative medium ( camera, writing pad,) if you so desire to express yourself throughout the walk and feel inspired.
Flaneur walks and talks are guided exploration through urban settings with the themes of creativity, wellbeing, and exploration. Bringing people together to observe, explore and create with the curiosity to learn and discover.
THE PLAN & LOCATION
We will meet in Jeanne Mance Parc. The corner of Esplanade & Rachel. From here we will stroll the streets, and alleyways until we eventually find our way in front of the bookstore Le port de tete on Mont royal street. Where you can NOW, purchase my book.
To comply with the health and safety measures put in place in Ontario.
Attendees are required to ensure a 2 m distance is maintained between people.
for any questions please feel free to contact me
Jennifer Cloutier is a visual artist, avid traveler, and wellness educator, born in Maidstone Ontario, and residing in Montreal, Quebec. She has always felt the need to observe, explore and create. Beginning with the act of observing through the senses, she unites these three passions. Using different mediums to document and express her visions, she is passionate to tell the story of others, the creative process, and the daily aspects of life. She strives to create, guide, and share sensory experiences for people to connect, learn, and be inspired by. When not roaming the globe, you can find her at home, in her studio, or flâneuring the streets, observing the everyday
www.jennifercloutier.com
Drawing inward & outward
This class will focus on finding beauty in our day to day. Looking and seeing the simple, and ordinary that become extraordinary when you take time to slow down and witness the intricate design and details of life.
Through different drawing, mindful, and movement exercises, we will observe the practice of letting go of perfection, and control of the outcome so that we can better flow with life. Observing all the textures, shapes, and contours of our inner and outer landscapes. Learning to have the courage to show up, and express our authentic visions despite all the vulnerability that can exist in a given moment. We will learn to surrender to the moment, being open to allow whatever is at the time to be expressed, through the body and mind.
Take note of the plan:
When: 6:00-7:30pm
WHERE : Outside - We will take to the streets, to stroll like a flaneur, through Montreal, wandering off the beaten path into nearby alleys and parks. Taking the time to observe, and tune into our direct experience. Using creative and mindful exercises, to look and see, listen to hear, and connect to feel. Having a conscious effort set to be mindful through our senses.
1 ) DRAWING INWARD : Choosing a nearby park to begin, we will pause to bring ourselves to the moment by checking in : Using our breath, and mindful meditation to slow down and observe our body and mind as it is at the moment. We will then move to a brief movement practice that is meant to release stagnant energy, circulate the chi, to the body and mind and calm the nervous system. So we can prepare to flow and use our senses to observe our direct experience.
2 ) DRAWING OUTWARD : Throughout the stroll, we will be taking moments to PAUSE and CREATE. Using several different drawings exercises to LOOK and SEE what is truly there.
3) I will be instructing a variety of different drawing methods and techniques from blind contours, continuous, mark-making, direct experience, and Enzo zen circles.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Comfortable clothes and shoes.
a pen/ journal for writing prompts
WHAT will be provided:
drawing materials ( boards, papers, pens, pencils, paintbrush.
drawing instruction
mindful and movement guidance
walking guide.
INVESTMENT
$33.00
Payment can be made by e-transfer or cash.
Limited to 8 people- RSVP
***special discount on group rates
Drawing inward & outward
This class will focus on finding beauty in our day to day. Looking and seeing the simple, and ordinary that become extraordinary when you take time to slow down and witness the intricate design and details of life.
Through different drawing, mindful and movement exercises, we will observe the practice of letting go of perfection, and control of the outcome so that we can better flow with life. Observing all the textures, shapes and contours of our inner and outer landscapes. Learning to have courage to show up, and express our authentic visions despite all the vulnerability that can exist in a given moment. We will learn to surrender to the moment, being open to allow whatever is at the time to be expressed, through the body and mind.
Take note of the plan:
When: 6:00-7:15, April 21, 2021
Online - Zoom ( after you register you will receive a email with the link)
This class with include both a creative mindful practice through drawing, movement experiences, breath work and meditation. The drawing methods that will be instructed will be;
We begin by Checking in : Using our breath, and mindful meditation to slow down and observe our body and mind as it is at the moment. We will then move to a movement practice that is meant to release stagnant energy, circulate the chi, to the body and mind and calm the nervous system. So we can prepare to flow and use our senses to observe our direct experience.
Drawing methods that will be instructed and practiced:
Jennifer will be guiding and teaching a variety of creative drawing methods such as continuous, contours, blind contours, mark-making to enzo zen circles. Combing them with mindful practice throughout the class.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
A yoga mat, or blankets, pillows. ( something to sit on, lay down, and do light movement exercises.
A drawing pad/ or papers ( thick enough to allow for different mark making)
A pencil
A simple paintbrush ( watercolour if possible ) for the Enzo zen circles
Black ink/ paint/ charcoal
comfortable clothing
a pen/ journal for writing prompts
INVESTMENT:
This is on a sliding scale $17-$20.00
Contribute to what best suits your financial situation.
Payment can be made by e-transfer or cash.
Drawing inward and outward
Through different drawing, mindful and movement exercises, we will observe the practice of letting go of perfection, and control of the outcome so that we can better flow with life. Observing all the textures, shapes and contours of our inner and outer landscapes. Learning to have courage to show up, and express our authentic visions despite all the vulnerability that can exist in a given moment.
IGTV “ live” interview with Bruce Kirkby.
THE FLANEUR WAY Interview
Join us Wednesday, OCT 28th, 8pm ET or 6 (MT) for a Flaneur way “ live interview
with BRUCE KIRKBY
The Flaneur way will kick off it’s creative interviews with an fellow observer, explorer and creator. Jennifer Cloutier will be the host for a IGTV “live” conversation with BRUCE KIRKBY. Bruce has recently put out his new book called BLUE KINGDOM, An epic family journey to the heart of Himalaya. We will dive deep in discussing this latest book as well as the creative process, the inspirations, the struggles, joys and so much more.
Connection details IGTV “ live “ - Interview will start at 6pm ( MT ) 8 Pm (ET ). It will be an hour long interview Hosted by Jennifer Cloutier on the @theflaneurway, connecting to Bruce Kirkby @brucekirkby. Immediately following the interview there will be an half hour for Q & A session from the viewers. Follow these accounts to see upcoming details to this interview and more.
BRUCE KIRKBY is a wilderness writer and adventure photographer recognized for connecting wild places with contemporary issues. With journeys spanning more than eighty countries and thirty years, Kirkby’s accomplishments include the
first modern crossing of Arabia’s Empty Quarter by camel, a descent of Ethiopia’s Blue Nile Gorge by raft, a sea kayak traverse of Borneo’s northern coast and a coast-to-coast Icelandic trek. A former columnist for The Globe and Mail, author of three bestselling books and winner of multiple National Magazine Awards, Kirkby's work has appeared in the New York Times, Outside magazine and Canadian Geographic. He makes his home in Kimberley, BC.
Blue Sky Kingdom has already landed on the BC bestseller list, and it will be headlining the opening night of the Banff Mountain Book and Film Festival on October 31st.
A breathtaking journey. Unique and luminous. Library Journal
Uplifting, poignant and gently provocative, much like a prayer flag blowing in the wind. Publishers Weekly
A heartwarming and soul-refreshing story. Kirkus
Bruce Kirkby’s chronicle of living in a remote Buddhist monastery with his family is by turns hilarious and enchanting. What a beautiful ode to impermanence, to the families we choose and the families we find, and to the complicated wonders of a different, and fast-disappearing, way of life.
Kate Harris, author of Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road
Family adventure doesn’t begin to describe what transpires in these pages. Kirkby and his remarkable family have built a bridge between the Rockies and the Himalaya, and in so doing spanned the gap between autism and Buddhism. In addition to being a manifestation of deepest love and devotion, this book is a time-bending journey through a landscape and culture that filled me with envy and sorrow by turns, while showing me things I have never seen described in a lifetime of reading. We are lucky to have someone as brave, generous and open as Bruce Kirkby abroad in the world.
John Vaillant, author of The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival
I was blown away by the audaciousness of this epic family voyage, desperately wishing I was there with them. Kirkby’s writing offers a vivid exploration of culture, geography and relationships, but also, more urgently, of how we choose to live—and whether that’s possible to change.
Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance