Birdsong, Flight & Wonder!
Throughout September 2022
4 weeks live online via Zoom
Wednesday evenings - 7th, 14th, 21st September and 5th October
7-9pm (UK/BST time)
There will also be an email with some ideas for a little voluntary 'homework' between sessions if you choose :)
For soaring, exploring, painting, friendship, flying, self-compassion and discovery!
This course is
£50
& this covers all four 2hr sessions
(non-refundable if sessions missed)
I hope to keep the cost affordable for all
£50
& this covers all four 2hr sessions
(non-refundable if sessions missed)
I hope to keep the cost affordable for all
The birdsong, flight & wonder theme ...
Exploring & celebrating birds and how they teach us the beauty of living.
A themed focus on birds, nesting, flight, migration, wonder - all! and also birdsong, music and soaring...
A themed focus on birds, nesting, flight, migration, wonder - all! and also birdsong, music and soaring...
Alfons & Petulia
Feel inspired, liberated and uplifted in these 4 sessions, gently taking flight and then soaring - throwing perfectionism to the winds!
whilst learning about the process of intuitive painting - exploring in colour, line, shape, rhythm, form, texture...
We ’ll be exploring the themes with literal, symbolic and spiritual approaches
with intuitive painting, art exercises, meditation, wellbeing practices, EFT, poetry, music, Qigong, movement & more...
Painting to inspire wonder & surprise and to release self-judgement even a little more …and more…
combining a heart-centred approach to painting which spills over into embracing life with gentleness, intuition, celebration and friendship
– within and without.
We will also be looking at creating imaginative and resourceful sketchbooks which become beautiful, useful, explorative working companions and inspirations for us again and again and deepen our creative practice.
A wonderful way to meet new like-hearted friends, too!
whilst learning about the process of intuitive painting - exploring in colour, line, shape, rhythm, form, texture...
We ’ll be exploring the themes with literal, symbolic and spiritual approaches
with intuitive painting, art exercises, meditation, wellbeing practices, EFT, poetry, music, Qigong, movement & more...
Painting to inspire wonder & surprise and to release self-judgement even a little more …and more…
combining a heart-centred approach to painting which spills over into embracing life with gentleness, intuition, celebration and friendship
– within and without.
We will also be looking at creating imaginative and resourceful sketchbooks which become beautiful, useful, explorative working companions and inspirations for us again and again and deepen our creative practice.
A wonderful way to meet new like-hearted friends, too!
Materials Needed for the course:
*We'll be painting, sharing and exploring together via zoom and you will need some paper and pencils, paints, water...
any art materials you like to use - cheapy ones are absolutely fine.
*One large canvas is the only other investment for you to make (these can be bought quite cheaply)
as one element each week will be layering on the same canvas, engaging in and observing the transformation, evolution and surprise!
*We'll be exploring sketchbooks and all the varieties and ways of creating these, as a way of recording, mark-making, playing, growing, developing...
Please do contact me if you'd like more information
No art experience necessary - often, for intuitive painting, the less experience we have, the better!
Also, perfect for introverts and HSPs!
I completely understand how it can feel to be in a group, so there's no pressure at all to speak or contribute/show your paintings...
but you might find that you feel at ease and would like to.
All is fine :)
*We'll be painting, sharing and exploring together via zoom and you will need some paper and pencils, paints, water...
any art materials you like to use - cheapy ones are absolutely fine.
*One large canvas is the only other investment for you to make (these can be bought quite cheaply)
as one element each week will be layering on the same canvas, engaging in and observing the transformation, evolution and surprise!
*We'll be exploring sketchbooks and all the varieties and ways of creating these, as a way of recording, mark-making, playing, growing, developing...
- For my own intuitive painting I always use acrylics as they blend so well with the inks, crayons, and all water-based mediums and I like to get very tactile and then be able to clean up quite easily. There's a real freedom in this that goes so well with the intuitive approach of letting go of 'preciousness' too, for me... and going all in and quite messy too.
Please do contact me if you'd like more information
No art experience necessary - often, for intuitive painting, the less experience we have, the better!
Also, perfect for introverts and HSPs!
I completely understand how it can feel to be in a group, so there's no pressure at all to speak or contribute/show your paintings...
but you might find that you feel at ease and would like to.
All is fine :)
A little bit on the premise of this course:
may my heart always be open to little
‘may my heart always be open to little
birds who are the secrets of living
whatever they sing is better than to know
and if men should not hear them men are old
may my mind stroll about hungry
and fearless and thirsty and supple
and even if it's sunday may i be wrong
for whenever men are right they are not young
and may myself do nothing usefully
and love yourself so more than truly
there's never been quite such a fool who could fail
pulling all the sky over him with one smile'
- e e cummings
This course is inspired by an all-time favourite poem and poet of mine
- one who inspires spiritual depth, joy, wonder, newness and connection with the extraordinary in the 'ordinary'!
- through language, subject matter, living, all!...
Also...
If we are seeking to live in a more peaceful world, then peace must begin inside our own hearts’ – Mooji
All healing is a return to our natural state, one of wellbeing and peace, and grace unfolding …
What humanity needs is happy people.
'Your joy is your contribution to humanity. The better care you take of yourself, the better care you take of humanity.' – Alan Cohen
Intention from a divine, listening & receiving space, not from the personal 'will' or 'efforting'
There will be a bird/birdsong/wellbeing/life analogy for each session – beginning with our inner experiences…
So within, So without
may my heart always be open to little
‘may my heart always be open to little
birds who are the secrets of living
whatever they sing is better than to know
and if men should not hear them men are old
may my mind stroll about hungry
and fearless and thirsty and supple
and even if it's sunday may i be wrong
for whenever men are right they are not young
and may myself do nothing usefully
and love yourself so more than truly
there's never been quite such a fool who could fail
pulling all the sky over him with one smile'
- e e cummings
This course is inspired by an all-time favourite poem and poet of mine
- one who inspires spiritual depth, joy, wonder, newness and connection with the extraordinary in the 'ordinary'!
- through language, subject matter, living, all!...
Also...
If we are seeking to live in a more peaceful world, then peace must begin inside our own hearts’ – Mooji
All healing is a return to our natural state, one of wellbeing and peace, and grace unfolding …
What humanity needs is happy people.
'Your joy is your contribution to humanity. The better care you take of yourself, the better care you take of humanity.' – Alan Cohen
Intention from a divine, listening & receiving space, not from the personal 'will' or 'efforting'
There will be a bird/birdsong/wellbeing/life analogy for each session – beginning with our inner experiences…
So within, So without
The weekly sessions - themes
There will be a meditation at the start of each session for quieting and connecting with the peace within.
There will also be a range of art exercises, sketchbook elements, poetry,
some EFT , Oracle cards, a short Qigong or dance element & music each week x
Also, depending on the group, all sorts of other elements often arise! :)
There will also be a range of art exercises, sketchbook elements, poetry,
some EFT , Oracle cards, a short Qigong or dance element & music each week x
Also, depending on the group, all sorts of other elements often arise! :)
Session 1
Connecting with our garden birds
Recognising, celebrating these in our gardens and parks, and looking at bird symbolism and themes that resonate within our own lives right now...& always.
Our own joys, aliveness, energies - making our first marks on the large canvas, little bird tracks :)
Colour, mark, texture and birdsong notation.
Session 2
Seabirds, the sea and the coast...longing & gratitude
Inspired by birds of the sea, great migrations, summer and winter, movements and spirituality.
Adding to our canvas, swooping and wide... and listening & receiving all that unfolds in our painting and our lives x
Imagined seascapes, coastal landscapes and wonder.
Feathers, nesting, eggs...
Session 3
Birds of the field
Exploring field birds in our areas and in nature reserves... and also those in other countries
Inviting our bird spirit guides to paint with us x
Nocturnal and diurnal and individual characteristics - and reflecting this in our painting
chicks, markings, habitat, camouflage...
Session 4
Birds of prey & fantastical birds
Exploring themes around birds of prey and also awe, vision, clarity, energies...
and also the fantastical and imagined!
Further ways of mark-making on the large canvas
talons, predatory, seizing, strength...how do we feel?
Connecting with our garden birds
Recognising, celebrating these in our gardens and parks, and looking at bird symbolism and themes that resonate within our own lives right now...& always.
Our own joys, aliveness, energies - making our first marks on the large canvas, little bird tracks :)
Colour, mark, texture and birdsong notation.
Session 2
Seabirds, the sea and the coast...longing & gratitude
Inspired by birds of the sea, great migrations, summer and winter, movements and spirituality.
Adding to our canvas, swooping and wide... and listening & receiving all that unfolds in our painting and our lives x
Imagined seascapes, coastal landscapes and wonder.
Feathers, nesting, eggs...
Session 3
Birds of the field
Exploring field birds in our areas and in nature reserves... and also those in other countries
Inviting our bird spirit guides to paint with us x
Nocturnal and diurnal and individual characteristics - and reflecting this in our painting
chicks, markings, habitat, camouflage...
Session 4
Birds of prey & fantastical birds
Exploring themes around birds of prey and also awe, vision, clarity, energies...
and also the fantastical and imagined!
Further ways of mark-making on the large canvas
talons, predatory, seizing, strength...how do we feel?
Not to put too fine a point on it...
but why not create a little birdhouse in your soul this September? :)
This song kept singing to me as I was planning session 1!
but why not create a little birdhouse in your soul this September? :)
This song kept singing to me as I was planning session 1!
There will be a whole range of music inspired by birds in the sessions, from folk, classical and pop
- including of course, the birds themselves & their beautiful calls and songs x
* Zoom info *
* Please note that you will receive the Zoom link to join, via email soon after you sign up. It will be the same link for all four sessions.
* Just before 7pm (UK time) on the day - please log in to Zoom using the link sent to you.
* Please note that you will receive the Zoom link to join, via email soon after you sign up. It will be the same link for all four sessions.
* Just before 7pm (UK time) on the day - please log in to Zoom using the link sent to you.
This is the first time of running the Birdsong & Wonder course! So exciting ...
& please do have a look at some of the wonderful comments below from attendees
on the 'Seeds, New shoots & Blossoming!' course
which has run for two years now x
The sessions have been an unplugging of a backlog of procrastination and self doubt, I have been painting more than usual, trying out the new painting methods and sharing it with others online.
Utterly blessed to have found such kindred spirits and Rowena has been a great teacher, she has introduced poetry and music that has given me goosebumps- especially the ‘lost words blessings’. I felt included in the sessions and was given space to express myself.
Lots of laughs and supporting each other, freedom to join in or sit out as no judgement either way. Looking forward to seeing the fruits of my little seedlings that have been planted and am already seeing green shoots!
Rowena Scotney is an amazing and inspiring artist. Her passion for beauty and nature, combined with a curiosity and sense of wonder, blend beautifully with her poetic soul and empathetic heart. All these qualities make her, as well, a remarkably effective and inspiring teacher.
This course has helped me to let go (a little!) of trying to make everything 'pretty' all the time. And that is hugely freeing! And with regard to painting over our canvas, even when we love something we did ~ it taught me to trust in the process (letting go and being spontaneous).
I looked forward to Wednesdays! Thank you for hosting such a memorable experience, I learnt some new techniques and found some new friends too!
This course exceeded my expectations ~ which were high to begin with, because I have been take an ongoing workshop with Rowena Scotney (Intuitive Painting, Grace & Joy) and knew to expect marvelous ideas, and beautiful poetry and music, EFT, among other delights!
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I look forward to meeting you and exploring, flying & soaring! with you soon :)
