The Art of Archetypes: 6 weeks of Creative Expression & Connection

This class explores personal and universal archetypes through art intuition and inner exploration. Each week we’ll engage in exercises like creating self-portraits visual storytelling and expressive painting. The focus is on tapping into deeper layers of identity and creative potential allowing participants to bring inner worlds to life on the canvas. It's accessible to artists of all levels offering a unique space for reflection personal insight and artistic growth.

Class 1 - Create a self portrait

Explore your inner archetype by creating a self-portrait. Use colors textures and/or patterns that evoke the energy and qualities of who you are or want to become.

Materials: Drawing tools (pencils markers or pens) and paper. Optional watercolor or acrylics and brushes - paint set and brush set is recommended.

Class 2 - Patterns of the Inner Self

Design a pattern inspired by the essence of your self portrait. Use symbols from nature your environment or use your intuition to let your hand create as you go. Consider how the patterns reveal your inner landscape.

Materials: Drawing tools (pencils markers or pens) and paper. Optional watercolor or acrylics and brushes - paint set and brush set is recommended.

Class 3 - Ancestral Reflections

Create a tribute piece inspired by your heritage or personal lineage. Use collage mixed media or natural materials to capture a moment or tell a part of the story. How do you fit into the narrative? How does it continue to shape you?

Materials: Magazines fabric scraps natural objects glue mixed media paper.

Class 4 - Intuitive Painting

Let your hand move freely focusing on the energy and emotion you’re experiencing. Observe the shapes and symbols that emerge without judgment. How do they connect with your ancestral reflections patterns or self-portrait? Notice what these forms evoke for you.

Materials: Acrylics or watercolors larger paper or canvas brushes sponges or your hands.

Class 5 - Visual Storytelling

Expand your archetype. Does it include a challenge a transformation and a resolution? Does it need to? Use colors shapes and the elements you’ve created to depict emotions and qualities. Reflect on the process and what it reveals.

Materials: Any combination of materials from earlier sessions—paint collage pens pencils.

Class 6 - Feeling into the future 

Depict an animal specific flora or a certain setting that embodies qualities you admire or wish to cultivate. Incorporate elements of its environment or symbolism. Reflect on how it relates to your journey.

Materials: Any combination of materials from earlier sessions—paint collage pens pencils.