During these 3 sessions spread over these months we will learn how to release our innate creative spark by painting an abstract art work from the beginning and going through each step of the process.

As an introduction to each abstract painting session, there will be a theoretical presentation and a meditation session designed to inspire you and loosen up.

The meditation and yoga sessions by Giuliana will guide us into a meditative state of mind, in order to give full potential to our self expression. The painting sessions designed by Bea and Anna will share principles of chromatic relationships, texture and composition. Through a hands on demonstration we will hold and support us through the art making and share some of the techniques we learnt during the past 9 years, while experimenting with our own artworks.

> This is for you if YOU

• Want to learn about the creative process
• Wish to create freely letting go of perfectionism and comparisons
• You struggle taking risks in your art and in life, embracing change, letting go, or encountering the unknown
• Are looking for ways to bring joy back into your art practice and release your creativity
• Are looking for a space in which to gather to share ideas, creativity and art with other curious minds
• Are feeling isolated in your art-making process and want more connection, understanding and community
• Are seeking for a mindfulness practice that is healing, imaginative and playful
• Are looking for a new healthy, fun and fulfilling experience

> This might not be for YOU if

You are looking to create just beautiful and shiny art.

While we may be sharing what we’re working on, celebrating our successes and unpacking our challenges along the way, this is not about the how-to do of art-making or a critique of your art. There are plenty of wonderful programs out there that offer that, one of which I highly recommend, if that is what you’re after.

Each one of you is a unique, creative being. I want to work with you to access this within yourself, finding the beautiful truth of who you are and bring that energy to your art-making.

As you grow and evolve, so does your art.

> Are you afraid you are not skilled enough at drawing or painting? Are you doubting your creative ability?

You are in the right place.

We believe our strength lives in our rawness. We want to give ourselves permission to make expressive, spontaneous and even messy art pieces. This takes all the pressure off, and gives us permission to play. The more we play, the more we experiment. The more we experiment the more we make mistakes, the more we make mistakes the more we find interesting techniques to create the art pieces that we truly love.

Our painting sessions focus on trusting the creative process and giving ourselves the permission to create with self-compassion. Whether you are a creative, an artist or you have no experience we encourage you to join us from exactly where you are.

> YOU will

- Find new inspiration and learn ways to start your abstract painting

- Learn how to observe abstract art, reflect on and react to your own work

- Learn how to create your own colors to achieve an harmonious color palette

- Learn how to build a creative practice for your everyday life

- Learn how to bring mindfulness to your art practice build resiliency and inner strength

- Feel deeply inspired and fueled up

- Discover a new way to turn inward

Important information

> Where? Zoom, online

> When?

10.30 am -12.30 pm GMT (UK time)

- Create in Flow: Sunday, 26th February

- Embrace the Process: Sunday, 19th March

- Step back and observe: Sunday, 16th April

> Each main workshop includes

20 mins - Creativity presentation to give guidance and inspire by Bea

20 mins - Meditation/Yoga session by Giuliana

80 min - Abstract painting session by Bea and Anna

> Your investment

We are offering the journey at a sliding scale of rates to make it accessible. If you are in a financial position to support our work with others less able to do so we would be grateful.

Choose the option that suits you best:

- OPTION 1: £120-£150

By registering at this event you are taking part to the whole journey. This ticket will be available to purchase until 12/02/2023 11.30 PM.

This option includes access to our:

• Opening Ceremony ( Sunday, 19th Feb 11.00 am - 12.30 pm) and Closing Circle (Monday, 17th April 6.30-7.30 pm)
• 3 x Sunday live online meditation and abstract art workshops.
• Access to our sharing online board throughout the duration of the journey (Padlet App) which includes community group and sharing images of our work.
• 2 x Moments of reflection (Sunday, 5th March 11.00-12.30 pm) and (Sunday, 26th March 11.00-12.30 pm) Q&A Sunday sessions between workshops in which you will receive feedback, creative tips on how to engage with your art as well input from the group.

- OPTION 2: £190 includes everything in OPT1 + 1:1 support with Bea via walkie-talkie app that you can use on your mobile or computer which allows us to exchange voice and text messages). This option combines the power of the group with the depth of 1:1 work.

- OPTION 2: £33 join each workshop separately

• 1 x 2hrs Sunday live online meditation and abstract art workshops.

Join each 2hrs Sunday live online meditation and abstract art sessions separately at the price of £33. This option doesn't include access into the sharing online board and live Q&A sessions. Single tickets are available in our website or eventbrite profile.

> What do you need?

Your presence, your imagination and some art tools (through buying this ticket you will get more details about the tools)

CREATIVE KIT:

What you really need to have (The good news most of the items listed might be already in your home):

• Acrylic paint: 3 Primary colors (Blue, Yellow or Red) + White
• Already stretched primed canvas or a wooden board or a light hard durable surface suitable to paint on it. Choose the size and proportion that feels right to you (we suggest around 70x50 cm as a size. A little tip it is possible to find cheap already painted canvases or boards in second hand shops ready to be reused!)
• A dry tool: a pencil or charcoal or pastel
• A eraser
• A bucket of water
• Recycled plastic/glass jars with lid
• Two brushes of different shape (one big and one small)
• Two sponges (one big and one small, maybe with different texture)
• Any unusual mark making tool (such as kitchen brushes, old make-up brushes, spatulas you would like to get rid of), sticks, leaves and flowers. Think unconventionally and pick up materials and tools that would end up in your bin
• Notebook and pen

What else we suggest to bring?

• Mixed media paper (we suggest A3 size 300-400 gsm)
• Leftover paper and newspaper
• Scissors
• Masking tape

Other info:

• This workshop is best viewed on laptop or ipad from a comfortable and quiet location
• Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty

As we know that sometimes life can get on the way, all the recordings will be available if you are not able to attend live. Although, because of the nature of these sessions, we highly recommend to join live to get the most our of it!

By registering for the event you confirm that you are happy for us to use the recorded content.

We can't wait to welcome you! Reach out for any questions, we hope to see you online.

Bea, founder of Meraki mindful painting

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To learn more about Meraki mindful painting check out our website:

www.merakimindfulpainting.com

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