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Painting in the park 3 ~ "No mud, no Lotus!"

Sun Apr 25, 09:00 - Sun Apr 25, 14:00

Pretoria Botanical gardens

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Join us for a very activating and empowering in-person workshop, where we will guide you to activate your "Lotus HeART" and claim back your personal power from life's challenges, at the portal of your Soul ~ the canvas. By the end of this creative painting workshop, you will remember with clarity in every challenging situation in your life that these are here to help you grow strong and beautiful like a Lotus. "No mud, no Lotus!"


We all experience life's challenges and face difficult circumstances that we wish would just go away. We look at other people's lives and compare our life with theirs and judge their life to be easier or less troubled because it's not your burden to bear. Does their grass seem greener than yours?


By spending time with your Lotus painting today you will recognise that with the correct attitude, any problem can be viewed in a different light. We can see these "difficulties" as opportunities for growth! The Zen saying "No mud, no Lotus!" Describes this perspective so accurately.


Consider the beauty of a blooming Lotus on the water surface. Deep beneath the murky water, in the mud of the pond, the Lotus flower is deeply anchored in the muck. Drawing nourishment from the mud as it grows to the water surface. Once the water surface is reached it grows leafs to draw nourishment from the sun.


Ultimately the Lotus blooms with grace and beauty. Did you know that the Lotus is also the only flower that carries within it's heart the seed pod while in bloom? Such potential!


Welcome to this Painting in the park workshop. My name is Gideon Busquét-Craucamp Aka Gideonslight and my husband is Arnaud Busquèt-Craucamp AKA OtterlyArnaud. We are both Creatively Fit Coaches, and we are excited to assist you today to Activate your Creative HeART through playful expression at the canvas!


Creative coaching is a form of life coaching that helps people develop their creative skills and work through any barriers holding them back in their life.


The canvas serves as the metaphor that helps you to identify limiting beliefs and or attitudes that is counter productive to achieving your highest goals and ideals.


Although painting is involved, no previous art experience or skills are required to participate in a class, or to benefit from the insight that can be gained through this experiential personal growth journey. 


*All art materials for the class are included in the fee (except for your entrance fee at the gate) including: 1x canvas board, acrylic paint, brushes, water container, paper towels, chalk & disposable palette. (Please return brushes after the class!)

*If you do have your own portable easil please bring it with. Otherwise most people paint on the ground by propping the canvas up at an angle with a towel.

*If you have Acrylic paint and brushes you prefer to paint with, feel free to bring your supplies along.

*PLEASE NOTE: This class is not designed for children, however they are welcome but your parental supervision will be required at all times and your children should not be a distraction to other participants. If they are going to paint along it will be full price for each individual attending the class. Ideal minimum age for participants 13 years and older, as long as at least one parent participate in the class.

* Classes won't be bigger than 10 people participating at a time. Please keep a minimum of 2m social distancing at all times. You will be required to wear a Covid-19 face mask and you must sanitize your hands each time you leave and return to the class.

* Class start at 09h00 to 14h00. Please be at the gate by 08h30 to ensure we can move to our designated painting area at 9am. It is difficult to find the spot in the garden if you arrive late and I don't want to run around in the garden looking for participants who arrived late.

* All classes are weather dependent and a full refund will be given if classes have to be cancelled due to extreme weather, rain or unforseen circumstances. Please dress according to weather. Park can be cold in the morning air.

* If you don't show up for the class for what ever reason, or if you do not complete the class, there will be no refund. If you booked and payed but are unable to attend due to illness or testing positive for Covid-19, please stay at home.

* Please ensure you clean up your area after the class and dispose of any refuse in the refuse bag and place in refuse bins. Keep the park clean!

* We break for lunch at 12h00 to 13h00. You are welcome to have lunch at the Café or bring your own. *The class will wrap up at 14h00.

* For any further information please message me or email me at [email protected]



Please bring the following:


[ ] Picnic blanket, pillows or folding chair

[ ] Old towl you don't mind getting paint on

[ ] 1x refuse bag for ground cover

[ ] Your own snacks, drinks and money for lunch at the coffee shop (or pack your own lunch box)

[ ] Dress comfortably and according to the weather in clothing you don't mind getting soiled. Some paint might get on your clothes! Aprons is a good idea but not essential.

[ ] Hat and sunblock.

[ ] Wetwipes to clean your hands or spills

[ ] Your Covid-19 face mask and hand sanititizer

[ ] An open mind and a receptive attitude to have fun and to create!


Use this link to purchase your event ticket now!


https://www.quicket.co.za/events/128371-painting-in-the-park-with-gideonslight/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share

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Painting in the park 3 ~ "No mud, no Lotus!"
Pretoria Botanical gardens
2 Cussonia Street, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184
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