Join Jennifer in witnessing our every day and the passing of time by drawing inward and outward. Let her guide you through the streets, alleyways, and parks of Montreal, using creative exercises, and movement & mindful practices to TUNE IN to the present. Tapping into our sense of sight and touch to SEE and FEEL each moment for what it is.
This is an invitation to focus and enjoy the process of creative expression, rather than the perfection or expectation of an outcome. We will take moments to sharpen our observational skills in seeing and feeling all the details, textures, lines, and contours that make up each of our unique inner and outer landscapes. Learning ways to find beauty in the simple and ordinary. Using creative mindful practices as a healing source to cultivate a connection to ourselves, others, and our surroundings. To inspire exploration of our day-to-day in a more conscious way. 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 allowing whatever is at the time to be expressed, through the body and mind.
TAKE NOTE OF THE MOMENTS
WHEN: July 24th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm
WHERE: URBAN meeting TBA
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 drawing exercises to LOOK and SEE what is truly there.
DRAWING METHODS INSTRUCTED
Enzo zen circles
blind contours & continuous
Mark-making
contour & continuous
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes and shoes.
a pen/ journal for writing prompts
open mind
WHAT will be provided:
drawing materials ( boards, papers, pens, pencils, paintbrush.
drawing instruction
mindful and movement guidance
walking guide.
INVESTMENT
$22.00.
Payment can be made by e-transfer or cash.
Limited to 10 people- Must register prior. RSVP
***Special pricing is offered if you still want to participate but don’t have the monetary means. Offer what you can. Please speak with Jennifer personally.
discounts rates on private / group workshops and tours. Contact Jennifer directly for rates and times available.
WHO IS INVITED? No experience is necessary to partake in this workshop. Anyone who has an interest in cultivating creativity and well-being in their daily lives is welcomed. Losing the expectations and being open is the mandate.
YOUR GUIDE
Combining her background in the arts and tourism, wellness training, and her experiences in familiar and unfamiliar places around the world, she creates, designs, and guides unique walking tours, experiences, workshops, and creative and mindful programs that bring a focus to the senses. Passionate, warm, and outgoing she strives to provide offerings that invite people to let go, express, relax and connect fully with themselves, and others. Let her guide you on a fully immersive and mindful adventure of the senses and forge an authentic connection with yourself, others, and all that surrounds you.