Painting in the park 4 ~ "I am Mindfully Present!"

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Join us for a very activating and empowering in-person workshop, where we will guide you to activate your "Mindful HeART" and claim back your personal power from life's distractions, at the portal of your Soul ~ the canvas. By the end of this creative painting workshop, you will remember that the present moment is the only time you can live fully, and boldly declare "I am present here and now!"

We all experience moments where we reminiscent about the past in a nostalgic way or day dream about an event in the future, and that is perfectly ok.

The problem lies in when we camp out in the past, usually because we lost something and long for a time in the past when things were "better"... and because of it we live with regret, shame, guilt or anger, playing the victim to some traumatic event that we are just not able to get over.

On the other spectrum, some of us continually rush ahead to the immediate or distant future. Trying frantically to prepare for what may come and stressing over things that might go wrong, leaving you feeling frazzled and anxious.

Which ever one you fall trap to, practicing mindfulness through creative art making can be a powerful means to ground yourself in the present moment and can be a useful remedy for times that you find yourself stuck in the past or rushing into the future.

In this class we will be painting Mandalas. "Mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means sacred circles. Repeatition of patterns that form the grand design is a meditative and relaxing experience. It is also very effective in grounding your attention Mindfully in the Present moment.

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 are kept small. Only 10 tickets per event. 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 09h30 to 14h30. Please be at the gate by 09h15 to ensure we can start at 9h30am.

* 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 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!

*The class will wrap up at 14h30.

* 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 (we suggest you pack your own lunch box to avoid missing out on the creative journey)

[ ] 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!

[ ] R45 entrance

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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