Upcoming Festivals & Events
Creative Journaling for Wellbeing
Past Festivals & Events
Organic Sculpture Art Therapy
Wild Mind Gathering VIC 7th-9th March 2014
Seven Sisters Festival 28th – 30th March 2014Creative Art Therapy is a way to explore yourself in the world, your values and symbols through creative expression. This workshop is your chance to reconnect to your creative self. Organic Sculpture uses elements and materials from nature to create a symbolic sculpture. These materials include leaves, feathers, stones, wool, and anything that can be found in the surrounding nature. The process allows for a space for connection with your unique creative essence from where the act of creating a symbol will emerge. This could represent transformation, creativity, or connection to spirit. The art therapy process allows for a space of meaning making and integration of your internal thoughts and feelings, represented outside of yourself. Come on a journey; explore who you are through creativity. Create something that will be an anchor for your next steps, and a reminder to remain connected to your true vision.
Seven Sisters Festival 28th – 30th March 2014Creative Art Therapy is a way to explore yourself in the world, your values and symbols through creative expression. This workshop is your chance to reconnect to your creative self. Organic Sculpture uses elements and materials from nature to create a symbolic sculpture. These materials include leaves, feathers, stones, wool, and anything that can be found in the surrounding nature. The process allows for a space for connection with your unique creative essence from where the act of creating a symbol will emerge. This could represent transformation, creativity, or connection to spirit. The art therapy process allows for a space of meaning making and integration of your internal thoughts and feelings, represented outside of yourself. Come on a journey; explore who you are through creativity. Create something that will be an anchor for your next steps, and a reminder to remain connected to your true vision.
Power of Creativity
Lord Somers & Powerhouse 14th January 2014
I ran a guest session for the MAX Lord Somers Camp in July 2013 for young people aged 18-25 years about living their life to the MAX.
The power of Creativity, opening up to the possibilities of what creativity is, exploring the blocks to creativity and the gifts of trusting your internal creativity.
I ran a guest session for the MAX Lord Somers Camp in July 2013 for young people aged 18-25 years about living their life to the MAX.
The power of Creativity, opening up to the possibilities of what creativity is, exploring the blocks to creativity and the gifts of trusting your internal creativity.
Women’s Wellbeing Seminar Series
I am so thrilled to be partnering with the amazing Louise Greenstock from Mind & Motive to present one night of the Women’s Wellbeing Seminar Series on the 14th of August 2013 at the Centre for Emotion Focussed Practice in South Yarra.
Dr. Louise Greenstock, Founder of Mind & Motive and Women’s Mindset Specialist, warmly invites you to be part of an exciting, educational and supportive seminar series exploring holistic wellbeing for women.
Dr. Louise Greenstock, Founder of Mind & Motive and Women’s Mindset Specialist, warmly invites you to be part of an exciting, educational and supportive seminar series exploring holistic wellbeing for women.
- Meet women in a safe and supportive environment
- Learn from experts in women’s wellbeing centring on mind, body and spirit
- Learn how to let go and love yourself more
- Learn about the power and magic of your mind
- Practice intuitive and soulful self-care techniques
- Have fun!
Women’s Wellbeing Seminar Series
I partnered with the amazing Louise Greenstock from Mind & Motive to present one night of the Women’s Wellbeing Seminar Series in January at the Centre for Emotion Focussed Practice in South Yarra, all the proceeds of this seminar series went to “Because I’m a Girl” campaign.Dr. Louise Green stock, Founder of Mind & Motive and Women’s Mindset Specialist, warmly invites you to be part of an exciting, educational and supportive seminar series exploring holistic well being for women.
- Meet women in a safe and supportive environment
- Learn from experts in women’s well being centering on mind, body and spirit
- Learn how to let go and love yourself more
- Learn about the power and magic of your mind
- Practice intuitive and soulful self-care techniques
- Have fun!
The seminar series will commence with 6 seminars led by Louise, in which 5 inspiring female speakers will co-facilitate a journey towards understanding more about your body, mind and spirit – and the relationships between these parts of yourself.
Joining us to co-facilitate on the series are 5 amazing female teachers, guides and companions:
- 29 Jan – Lani Masuku from Plan Australia’s Because I am a Girl campaign – speaking on the power of women working together and the amazing contribution you can make towards women and girls around the world
- 5 Feb – Elise Bialylew from Mindful in May – teaching meditation practices that blend with our culture and lifestyles
- 12 Feb – Karen Lowe from Inner Radiance – sharing how she freed herself from chronic pain and teaching an alternative way of living through the magic of The Art of Feminine Presence practices
- 19 Feb – Amanda Scott from Amanda Scott Art Therapy – running a practical Art Therapy session, helping you find creativity and self-expression within yourself
- 26 Feb – Gina Bloom from Gina Bloom and Associates – teaching the workings of the mind and the role of the ego
- 5 March – Louise Greenstock from Mind & Motive concludes the series by exploring how women can discover their true purpose and develop strong self-acceptance and holistic wellbeing
The series is a journey so participation in all 6 sessions is warmly encouraged.
This seminar series is proudly supporting Plan’s Because I am a Girl campaign $5 from every ticket goes towards campaigning for educational rights for girls around the world.
Rainbow Serpent Festival VIC 25-28 Jan 2013
Spirit Figures
The Rainbow Serpent follows ancient mythology, associated with various symbolism for the land, for transformation, for creation and for life. Each of us hold inside a multitude of symbols that allow us to connect and relate to the world around us. Symbols can provide a bridge between our internal and external world, and bring meaning and purpose to our journey. I invite you to:
Discover: More parts of who you are, qualities and strengths.
Explore: Symbolism, awareness, expression.
Create: A spirit figure, a doll, a token or a symbol to give energy to enhance a quality of your choice, and to serve as a reminder of who you are.
Take this symbol on the journey, as you immerse yourself in the festival, allow the spirit figure to soak up the experiences. Take this companion with you when you leave, as a piece of the rainbow serpent festival experience to carry with you.
The Rainbow Serpent follows ancient mythology, associated with various symbolism for the land, for transformation, for creation and for life. Each of us hold inside a multitude of symbols that allow us to connect and relate to the world around us. Symbols can provide a bridge between our internal and external world, and bring meaning and purpose to our journey. I invite you to:
Discover: More parts of who you are, qualities and strengths.
Explore: Symbolism, awareness, expression.
Create: A spirit figure, a doll, a token or a symbol to give energy to enhance a quality of your choice, and to serve as a reminder of who you are.
Take this symbol on the journey, as you immerse yourself in the festival, allow the spirit figure to soak up the experiences. Take this companion with you when you leave, as a piece of the rainbow serpent festival experience to carry with you.
Confest – NSW 29 Dec 2012 – 2 Jan 2013
Colour Art Therapy
Explore the impact that colour has on our moods, emotions and wellbeing. Discover how different colours can assist you, share your connection to colours in you clothing, environment and surroundings. Learn about the healing properties of all colours and what colours you are drawn to in your life at the moment, to assist you in different areas of aligning you mind, body, emotions and spirit.
Explore the impact that colour has on our moods, emotions and wellbeing. Discover how different colours can assist you, share your connection to colours in you clothing, environment and surroundings. Learn about the healing properties of all colours and what colours you are drawn to in your life at the moment, to assist you in different areas of aligning you mind, body, emotions and spirit.
Eclipse Festival – Cairns QLD 10-16 November 2012
Realign & Reignite your Vision
Your chance to reassess your life, where you are and the direction you are taking.
All eclipses indicate change; solar eclipses signify beginnings and usually manifest as events in the outer world. At solar eclipses we: begin something new, make decisions, rise to the challenge, change, take on greater challenges. Come on a journey, exploring where you are and realign your intention and vision through creativity! Create something that will be an anchor for your next steps, and a reminder to remain connected to your true vision.
Your chance to reassess your life, where you are and the direction you are taking.
All eclipses indicate change; solar eclipses signify beginnings and usually manifest as events in the outer world. At solar eclipses we: begin something new, make decisions, rise to the challenge, change, take on greater challenges. Come on a journey, exploring where you are and realign your intention and vision through creativity! Create something that will be an anchor for your next steps, and a reminder to remain connected to your true vision.
Seven Sisters Mid Winter Gathering – Abbotsford VIC 2012
Renew and Refresh Organic Sculpture
Winter is a time of reflection – everything dies off or goes within it itself to grow and be renewed once spring is here again.
Explore and create symbols for the process of releasing the old and welcoming the new, sharing your journey and honouring the stages of growth.
Organic Sculpture uses found objects and materials from nature, wound, tied and sewn together to symbolise aspects of self, the inner world, journeys and emotions.
Winter is a time of reflection – everything dies off or goes within it itself to grow and be renewed once spring is here again.
Explore and create symbols for the process of releasing the old and welcoming the new, sharing your journey and honouring the stages of growth.
Organic Sculpture uses found objects and materials from nature, wound, tied and sewn together to symbolise aspects of self, the inner world, journeys and emotions.
Rainbow Serpent Festival – VIC 2012
Symbols & Meaning
Symbols help us to integrate, express, and make sense of our experience of ourselves in the world. Together we speak today not through words, but through symbols, physical, visual, and movement based symbols, to interact, shed light on our experience and share our vulnerability with the group. The group came together to create a symbol mural of what it means to them to be involved in the festival, the experience that they felt with the group, and what is important to them about coming together for the rainbow serpent festival.
Symbols help us to integrate, express, and make sense of our experience of ourselves in the world. Together we speak today not through words, but through symbols, physical, visual, and movement based symbols, to interact, shed light on our experience and share our vulnerability with the group. The group came together to create a symbol mural of what it means to them to be involved in the festival, the experience that they felt with the group, and what is important to them about coming together for the rainbow serpent festival.
Renaissance Festival – VIC 2012
Fire Ceremony
Fire has the ability to cleanse and renew, to burn away the old and to make room for the new. Together we undertook a journey through an internal landscape. Reflecting on the present moment, the current state, we released what was no longer needed, making space for the new. Burning the visual representations of the old elements of self, having gratitude for what they have come to teach us, and renewing the energies by gifting the ashes to the earth to grow once again. A sacred and connected journey with an open and willing group of souls! Thank you…
Fire has the ability to cleanse and renew, to burn away the old and to make room for the new. Together we undertook a journey through an internal landscape. Reflecting on the present moment, the current state, we released what was no longer needed, making space for the new. Burning the visual representations of the old elements of self, having gratitude for what they have come to teach us, and renewing the energies by gifting the ashes to the earth to grow once again. A sacred and connected journey with an open and willing group of souls! Thank you…
Conference Festival – NSW 2011-2012
Focussing Art Therapy
An exploration of self using focussing oriented art therapy. Beginning from the body, connecting to the body, we asked for the message to come from within, the colour, shape and form to come forth from within to speak its wisdom. This is a powerful tool to work with any stress, anxiety or pain present in the body, and also to expand any sense of joy, excitement, or any range of emotion. By connecting with self, congruence can emerge through surrendering from fight to acceptance. Thank you for opening yourself up to the experience!
An exploration of self using focussing oriented art therapy. Beginning from the body, connecting to the body, we asked for the message to come from within, the colour, shape and form to come forth from within to speak its wisdom. This is a powerful tool to work with any stress, anxiety or pain present in the body, and also to expand any sense of joy, excitement, or any range of emotion. By connecting with self, congruence can emerge through surrendering from fight to acceptance. Thank you for opening yourself up to the experience!