Wild Muse: Dream Making using Mixed Media & Flower Essences with Alena Hennessy
When: March 16-17, 2013 10:00am - 5:00 pm both days
Registration: $385, including catered lunch both days
Note: class is limited to 17 participants, so early registration is encouraged
*coming from out of town or wanting to make a weekend out of it? details about the area here.
*Review Refund/Cancellation policy information here
In this intentional and blissful class we will explore a range of techniques and materials, from painting to collage, with a strong emphasis on color, line, and texture. Circle time, conscious language/manifesting prompts, and simple meditation practices will open and warm us up for some deep and gorgeous art making.
You will create two works of art that hold your heart longings and dreams sacred, while letting your intuition and inherent creative voice guide you. The first works will be paper based / mixed media collages that will get the juices flowing before you begin to work on your large painting on wood. The larger work on a gallery sized wood panel will have a strong focus on water and color flow, while incorporating the magical world of botanicals, animals, and plant spirits into it.
The works you create will serve as symbolic and energetic totems to enhance your life, bringing more clearly your wishes to reality. As a delicious bonus, Alena will share how to make your own flower essences for creativity, healing, and true prosperity; so that you can practice making your own blends for yourself or others.
Be prepared for a super joyous and transformative class.
Materials List:
Wood Panel for painting (you can buy one here ), should be around 16 x 16 to 24 x 24 inches.
Set of Brushes (a few small flat and round along with medium flat and round)
Small set of acrylics (basic 6 color set)
Journal and a favorite pen. A few sparkly gel pens too.
Matte or Glossy Liquitex Varnish
Any personal ephemera you may want to use in your art.
6 or more favorite colored India inks and/or Pearlized Inks.
A few watercolor pencils.
Super fine glitter if desired.
Alena will be bringing some surprise sparkly goodies from her personal collection, handmade papers from around the world, along with flowers and brandy for essence making. (material fee $10)
When: March 16-17, 2013 10:00am - 5:00 pm both days
Registration: $385, including catered lunch both days
Note: class is limited to 17 participants, so early registration is encouraged
*coming from out of town or wanting to make a weekend out of it? details about the area here.
*Review Refund/Cancellation policy information here
About Alena:
Alena Hennessy has designed and created custom art for numerous business entities. Some current and past clients include: ABC Studios, Target, Urban Outfitters, Galison/Mudpuppy Stationary, Project Iris, Papyrus, Monique Lllulier, Lark & Loon, the City of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Her prints and gift-wares can be found through out the US and abroad. She has exhibited her paintings in galleries in major cities though out the United States and has received press from several publications including Dwell, Soul Body Connection, The Washington Post, ReadyMade, Spirituality & Health, Redbook, ME Home Companion, Victoria, and Natural Health magazine.
Alena’s book Cultivating Your Creative Life: How to Find Balance, Beauty, and Success as an Artist, published by Quarry Books, is now shipping and available at bookstores everywhere. See more about Alena on her website here.
