“Now is Forever” – Being in the Moment – Expressive Art Course

Experience spontaneous self-expression. Immerse yourself in the magic of expressive art. When we experience the refreshing and energizing power of creating art and being “in-the-moment” we begin to create in our own authentic way. Sculpture, Painting, Poetry, Music, Movement and Play.
Each night we will embark into the world of pure delight in creation as Danah takes you on a creative venture – from clay to poetry to paint! Dare to make some serious art from serious play!

 3 - weeks     $100       6:30 – 9:30pm Tuesday Evenings   (Old Convent on Prince Rd)  

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Happy 2010!  “StART with ART!” 

Art Indeed offers holistic arts-based courses for everyone. 

Here is a listing of our Winter/Spring 2010 courses.

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January 26 - February 16

Are you goal-setting and resolving for 2010? How about dreaming more than you think is practical?

How about desiring more than you think is possible?

 DreamREAL – Dream a dream that is YOU! Envision and live your dreams through art.

This is a unique art class and a holistic approach to fulfilling your goals and dreams.

 ”Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.”

 During this class we will use relaxation, playful and inspirational  exercises and the creative art-making process to let go and bring to life your dreams.  It is a wonder-full journey of discovery. 

“Unleash your aspirations, hidden and awakened, replenish your creative well.” 

Week 1 – Dream – Create your Book of Dreams

 Week 2 – Imagine – Create a Collage with Gesso…using various materials  to create layers – personal layers to take your dreams to the next level. 

Week 3 – Believe - Painting by Touch 

Week 4 – Create/Action  – Soul Card-Making 

 4 – weeks     $120       6:30 – 9:30pm Tuesday Evenings   (Old Convent on Prince Rd) 

 REGISTER! Respond to this post at danah@art-indeed.com or call 519-977-1829 

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March 16 – 30

“Now is Forever” – Being in the Moment – Expressive Art Course

Experience spontaneous self-expression. Immerse yourself in the magic of expressive art. When we experience the refreshing and energizing power of creating art and being “in-the-moment” we begin to create in our own authentic way. Sculpture, Painting, Poetry, Music, Movement and Play.
Each night we will embark into the world of pure delight in creation as Danah takes you on a creative venture – from clay to poetry to paint! Dare to make some serious art from serious play!

 3 - weeks     $100       6:30 – 9:30pm Tuesday Evenings   (Old Convent on Prince Rd)  

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April 13 & 20 

“Between Breathes” - Intuitive Wellness Through Art using our mind-body-spirit’s wisdom to create and heal.

 When we Listen to our body and our spirit we become artists in our own lives. When we experience the refreshing and energizing power of creating art and being “in-the-moment” we begin to create in our own authentic way. This 4-week expressive art program will take you on an inner journey to inspire and bring to life your own unique masterpiece: your inner landscape of symbol, colour, image, and sound. Each week we will experience spontaneous creative, self-expressive activities.

This course will focus on expressive drawing and painting and include some 3-dimensional (sculpture) activities as well.

 ”Listen, make a way for yourself inside yourself. Stop looking the other way of looking. You already have

the precious mixture that makes you well…let us use it.” Rumi

2 - weeks     $80       6:30 – 9:30pm Tuesday Evenings   (Old Convent on Prince Rd) 

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   SPRING COURSES TO COME… 

Expressive Self-Portraits – Creations through the photo-transfer process.

Enviro-Art - Creations after meditation in the healing garden and nature walk. 

Found objects, recyclables, natual items discovered.

REGISTER! Respond to this post danah@art-indeed.com or call 519-977-1829

Danah Beaulieu and Art InDeed: My sessions use art for the purpose of increasing well-being. They are fun, uplifting and refreshing! These private sessions and courses are designed for everyone from the seasoned artist to the novice/beginner. I offer sessions using simple art materials. In a non-judgmental space participants can freely express and explore their thoughts, feelings and creative self with the art materials. You can stay light or go deep within. The sessions offer opportunities to trust your own intuition. Participants can feel whole, healthy, calm and renewed. No art skill is necessary. Participants experience amazing art, growth, and insight. You can check out the listing of materials we use below.

Looking forward to seeing you!

 Danah

FALL 2009

*New Course*

Experience Expressive Art

Immerse yourself in the magic of expressive art!  Sculpture, Painting, Poetry, Music, Movement and Play.  Each night we will embark into the world of pure delight in creation as Danah takes you on a creative venture – from clay to poetry to paint! Dare to make some serious art from some serious play!

Thursday nights 6:30-9:30pm  November 5- November 26

Location: Old Convent on Prince Road (Maryvale – on the west side)

Cost:  $120.00 (some supplies included)

TO REGISTER: 519-977-1829 or email: danah@art-indeed.com

The power place comes from a session they completed earlier in the day where they were to reflect on times they felt powerful and powerless… I invited the group to focus on their power-place and re-create it visually with the art materials.  The healing place is different for everyone; it is usually a place that brings renewal, relaxation, safety, health, inspiration and love.

I like the sparkly wings and tails…look closely and you will see a mohawked-dragon and a flying caterpiller!  This was done by the kids at Maryvale.

I took photos from different angles – If you look at the first one – an aerial view-  look at the entire shape of the creature…what do you see? I see a horse sticking out his tongue at me!  Look closely – don’t think too much – you might see something else – what did you see?

For the kids it was a fun experience for them – they take to it naturally, though some of the kids walked it carefully.  I introduced it on Monday and had it out all week for staff and kids to walk it freely.  Their response was varied and diverse.  Some of the kids were hesitant but mostly open and curious – the adults were more hesitant and analytical!  Some of the kids ran it, jumped it, skipped it and hung-out on it.  I introduced it as a pathway to a centre – not like a maze that is meant to confuse you and test you.  I offered information about the history of the Labyrinth and that there is no “right way” to walk the labyrinth – you are free to walk it your own way.  I wanted them to get the feel of it before offering any organized activities – plus, I wanted to see how they would respond.  One girl walked right to the centre and didn’t even walk the path! Most walked, ran, jumped, skipped to the centre.  Some were careful, others were hurried. Some got lost and started again. Some were confused, others bored.  Most of them were smiling and laughing, a few were serious.  The energy on the labyrinth was playful or careful.  Some of the kids were doing headstands at the centre!  It was incredible to see the life on the labyrinth – most of the time the energy is very quiet as adults are walking – with kids it is alive and playful. 

Walking the Labyrinth

On the second day we walked it again, then I taught them how to draw the labyrinth.  See the photos below. 

On the third day I offered a meditation/visualization before we walked the labyrinth.  The meditation was a relaxation that brought the kids to listen to their heart and to see themselves living their heart’s desires - whether it was to go somewhere, meet someone or see the person they would like to become.   After they got into the centre they had to find a few words, feelings or images that were postive qualities or feelings about themselves.  The last part of the activity was a wax-resist drawing with their name in the middle and all of their positive feelings, qualities or dreams written or drawn all around – check out the photos – they did a wonder-full job! Or they could make the finger labyrinths in clay. Here are a few photos: