“ Studies have found that coloring can have a similar psychological response in the brain as the act of meditating by reducing outside noise and allowing for focus…The results found all physical indictors of anxiety reduced when coloring. and that perceptions of anxiety lowered as well. ”
Observing flowers is a celebration of beauty and life. Each bloom invites us to pause and appreciate its unique colors, shapes, and scents. Flowers, in their delicate fragility, remind us of the transient nature of existence, urging us to notice and be in the present moment. Their quiet presence teaches us to observe the world around us more closely and to bring attention to the small details that often go unnoticed. In honoring flowers, we also honor the interconnectedness of all living things, recognizing how each plays a part in the tapestry of life. Let us embrace this experience, allowing the simplicity and elegance of flowers to inspire us to see the world with fresh eyes.
Depth psychologist Susan Rowland asserts that “how we observe affects what we observe,” while French painter Claude Monet expressed that “to see, we must forget the name of the thing we are looking at.” We will learn to observe ourselves and our surroundings, and what better subject to engage with than flowers? Through creative rituals, we will explore diverse mediums, tools, and mark-making techniques, allowing our artistic spirit to flourish in the garden as we connect with our senses and discover what is blooming within us.
Join us on a 10-week journey that will guide you across the creative threshold in a slow, simple, and welcoming manner. Whether you participate live on Zoom or via recordings, we will dedicate 2 hours each week to create together as a community, meditate on colors, observe flowers, welcome our imaginations, and honor creativity as a sacred practice.
This container is for ALL, especially if you:
LOVE FLOWERS!
Have a desire to engage in a sacred creative practice.
Want support, accountability or to ritualize your current practice.
Have a desire to learn simple drawing, painting, and creative techniques.
Feel or have felt intimidated by a creative practice and need support and encouragement crossing the threshold.
Want to ease into a creative practice or are curious about developing one.
Are interested in learning about inspiring and influential artists.
Want to connect to the natural environment around you and spend time outside observing nature and its colors.
Want to connect to your inner landscape and its colors.
Develop observational skills
Are curious about the floral pallet of personal memory and building/ rebuilding stories.
Want to lower anxiety and promote psychological resilience with creativity
Are interested in the medicinal qualities of creativity and art as knowledge making
Want to connect with play, creativity, curiosity, and be in community.
What you get:
Ten (2 hour gatherings) with replay availability.
Weekly emails to inspire your creative practice
A digital PDF journal to support your creative journey
Access to a virtual classroom and virtual support
Audio/ video supportive recordings and tutorials.
Dates: Satuday’s May 31
June 7, 14, 28
July 5, 12, 19
Aug 2, 16, 23
Times: 2-4pm MST / 1-3pm/ PST / 3-5pm Central / 4-6pm EST
Week 1: May 31
Black: The Color of Seed
Abstraction, Image, Stamps
Week 2: June 7
White: The Color of Sprout
Flower Parts + Drawing with the Left Brain
Week 3: June 14
Ochre: The Color of Root
Color Matching + Wet on Wet Watercolor
Week 4: June 28
Green: The Color Growth
Imaginal Flowers
Week 5: July 5
Orange: The Color of Buds
Paper Bouquets
Week 6: July 12
Yellow: The Color of Blossoms & Pollen
Blind Contours in Four Directions
Week 7: July 19
Red: The Color of Fruit
Painting BIG Flowers
Week 8: Aug 2
Violet: The Color of Ripeness
Abstraction and non-ordinary tools
Week 9: Aug 16
Indigo: The Color of Abscission
Close-Ups
Week 10: Aug 23
Brown: The Color of Compost
haring Your Flower Powers
$350 THE SUSTAINER (Pay-It Forward) for those who have financial stability and want to support the other payment tiers.
$250 THE NURTURER the price of this course
$200 The NOURISHER for those who need a little extra financial support and students.
Set your own price: No one will be turned away if you need or want to pay a different price, please set the price point that best works for you.
*Tiered Pricing makes this 10 week course more accessible to all.
Once you enroll you will receive access to our Mighty Networks online classroom, suggested supply list, course readings and Zoom links.
“To see, we must forget the name of the thing we are looking at.”
