painting Classes

meditative Painting
(Previously Painting Out Loud)

Abstract in acrylic
(Coming Soon)

Workshops

Meditative Painting

What is Meditative Painting? 

Meditative Painting, is a form of process art and an intuitive method of painting.  The artist paints their internal landscape, capturing their energy and emotions in the experience.  The goal is free expression; process painting emphasizes the creative process–not technique, skill or training.  No prior painting experience is necessary.  No skill beyond stick figure drawing required.  All materials provided.

Process Art is designed to be
  • facilitated in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
  • free from comparison and critique.
  • focused on the experience rather than the finished product.
  • practiced in silence.
  • a journey into the unknown.
  • an opportunity to inhabit the present moment.
  • a tool for mindfulness and self-discovery.
The meeting with yourself that occurs in the painting process is meditation in action.  Painting unencumbered by judgement can create amazing results.  The end product, regardless of the beauty, is intended to mesmerize the artist.  It can be an astonishing experience to see your inner self projected onto a canvas.  

We begin each session with a short meditation in a seated circle and end back in the circle for reflection on the experience.
Winter Term: Begins January 28, 2020
3 classes per session
Facilitator: Madeleine Newkirk
Tuition: $75
Materials Fee: $24
Session Being Offered:
Meditation Painting Class Series 
​BEGINS: Jan 28, Feb. 4 and 11
Tuesdays  |  6:30 PM - 9 PM 

Art enables us to find ourselves & lose ourselves at the same time. - Merton

Abstract in acrylic class series (Coming Soon)

This class develops students’ painting skills through their personal expression of color and form.  The classic compositional elements of line, balance, and contrast are examined as well as abstraction from landscape, figure, and/or still life.  For novice and experienced painters, students explore painting techniques, compositional structure, mark-making, and painting on a variety of surfaces.  The process leads to acquiring and polishing technical skill. 

​Students need to acquire supplies for this class. A list of recommended supplies will be provided after enrollment.

workshops

We periodically offer painting workshops combined with other healing modalities.  One that we offer twice a year is Communicate with Your Heart.  Check back for dates and new offerings,