In this short course I combine practical and theoretical work in 3 online modules. It is presented on 3 Saturday mornings from 9 am – 1 pm. This course is open to everyone. Preparing the workspace beforehand is important and to this end participants will receive instructions. Pre-reading in preparation of our theoretical work will be required. All discussion material will be emailed.
The practical approach: Simple guidance will be given, drawing upon our current state of mind. An inquisitive, exploratory approach is recommended, starting with what comes to us, allowing it to develop and unfold. No previous artistic experience of any kind is required, and an unfamiliar medium is often beneficial.
An ordinary everyday space must become extraordinary. By preparing the workspace and engaging with the creative material the night before, a message is sent to our inner selves that there will be a happening of some sorts. To this end, participants will receive suggestions on how to be prepared.
The theoretical approach: The foundational principle in this approach is the creative space, a physical as well as psychological space. We will explore the psychological creative space as a containing space, its unfolding content and how it may be meaningful. The natural tendency of the unconscious to restore equilibrium in creative work will be discussed, together with its symbolic function. Objectivity and relating assists us in inviting the content of the work into our real lived lives. Medicinal stories from around the world will be used to demonstrate these characteristics of the creative process
