Join Jennifer in witnessing our everyday 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. Noticing 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 worlds. Learning ways to find beauty in the simple and ordinary, that become extraordinary, when you take the time to NOTICE. 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 more consciously. 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.
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
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WHEN: MAY 5th 1:00-3:30pm
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. 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. We will then move to a brief movement practice 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 have moments to PAUSE and CREATE, using several different drawing exercises to LOOK, SEE, and FEEL what is truly there.
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
$33.00
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
INSTRUCTOR- JENNIFER CLOUTIER
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.