NATURE WALK & TALK
~ A creative mindful experience ~
Join me in observing and exploring your inner and outer landscapes. To inspire and create your authentic visions. We will stroll through a local park, taking the time to slow down to tune in to the moment. To connect and relate with ourselves, others, and the world around us through our senses. Jennifer will guide and teach through creative mindful practices and techniques. Teaching several drawing exercises to engage us deeper into the direct experience, letting go of perfection, and control of outcomes. We will learn to free the inner critic to find our truest and most authentic expression. We will tap into all the benefits that nature has to offer, by tuning in to our senses. This will be a moment to unplug from technology and the high pace of this modern life, to slow down and connect with your direct experience.
Come, for a walk with me, to engage our senses
to see clearly, listen deeply, feel fully, and savor completely.
DRAWING INWARD & OUTWARD
~ URBAN/ Nature edition ~
Drawing inward & outward is a series of creative exercises, and movement & mindful practices that engage you in the present through the senses. Learning ways to LOOK and SEE clearly, FEEL fully, and savour completely each moment. It 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 and surrendering to the moment.
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
WHAT TO EXPECT
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: We begin to stroll and meander through the forest, pausing along the way to practice the art of LOOKING AND SEEING, LISTENING DEEPLY, FEELY FULLY, and SAVOURING COMPLETELY each moment as it unfolds. Take moments to NOTICE and SENSE life.
SUBJECT MATTER:
Inspired by our day-to-day we will draw what surrounds us. From the foliage, flowers, and trees to portraits of each other.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes and shoes.
a pen/ journal for writing prompts
mediums of expressions such as a camera/ iPhone,.
an open mind
EXPERIENCE OPTIONS:
ORGANIZED GROUP / CORPORATE - Let Jennifer guide your group through a walk and talk happening in nature/forest setting. Contact her for pricing/ sizing and more details on how to make it happen.
PERSONALIZED/CUSTOMIZED- Reserve a one-on-one walk with Jennifer, choosing the location in which you are curious to discover.
CREATIVE CONSULTING - Looking for a walk & talk customized to your interests. Pick a theme, and let Jennifer create an amazing stroll built around your interests and curiosities.
Drawing methods instructed
Jennifer will be guiding creative mindfulness through a variety of drawing techniques.
ENZO zen circles
blind continuous line drawing
contour drawing
continuous drawing
mark-making
YOUR GUIDE
Jennifer Cloutier
Growing up in the Canadian countryside, Jennifer quickly fell into the role of a wanderer, and silent observer. Taking long walks in the nearby forests, to connect with nature and tap into her creativity. These reflective moments have always been a part of her life. Deepening her passion for exploration, and yearning to seek and learn more, she eventually went off to explore the world. Having the incredible opportunity and privilege, she has traveled extensively. Each person, place, culture, and experience has formed her into who she is today.
Trained as a visual artist, and wellness educator, she uses her background to guide, teach, and create, unique programs, walks, sensory experiences, products, and services that bring a focus to creativity, wellbeing, and exploration. Encouraging moments of awareness, reflection, and connection, to yourself, others, and the world around us through the senses.