Developing Creative Flow Course

Overview:

This is a must-do course for all those who are in need of a creative reboot and/or are lacking confidence in their creativity abilities.

Experience Level:

Due to the fully guided practice and practical demonstrations offered throughout the course, it is suitable for beginners to improvers.

About the tutor:

The course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The Course Timings:

Saturday-Sunday, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day.

During the creative mindfulness course, you will:

• Firstly, you will be guided in an experimental approach to the use of media. You will learn how to use wax crayons, oil pastels, collage and watercolour in expressive and inventive ways.
• Afterwards, you will be given source materials to inspire you. From these, you will learn how to develop free-flowing expressive imagery.
• Lastly, you will develop your ability to make intuitive art. There will be no rights or wrongs on this course, instead, the development of a sense of adventure and creative growth.

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on expressive media techniques.
• Course notes to take home.
• All practical materials to use on the day.
• A simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.