Goddess banner surface design in process during workshop
In my last post, I said that I was excited about the upcoming Goddess Banner Workshop because it was something new for me. The idea was a combination of influences – Joanna Powell Colbert’s Gaian Soul Retreat, of course, and also the small-space dyeing techniques that Rosemary Uchniat teaches. And personally, I’ve felt an urge to explore the healing aspects of iconic feminine energy and consciousness, aka just plain ol’ being kind and being nurturing, both to ourselves and the planet we live on. Soooo – it was a joy to work with the eight women who participated in yesterday’s Goddess Banner workshop.
Before you look at the video, you should know that every person worked with the exact same image, an anonymous early 20th century photograph (1915) from the Flickr Commons archives. But each face look very different in the individual completed banners. We all remarked on this – each of us brings ourselves into the process and transforms our images unconsciously and almost magically. I’ll be offering this workshop again soon. Thanks to the participants who helped me bring this idea to reality in yesterday’s class. Wonderful banners all!!
And belated Happy Birthday to you! The workshop looks as if it was a wonderful present to yourself!
It was – just about my favorite thing to do is to teach and participate in a workshop with great people – thanks!
Lyn, Nothing like a mat cutting lesson from a goddess with a banner to make me feel special! My nature appreciates your nurture. Thanks. Carol
My pleasure, fellow Goddess – I loved your painting!!
Wow, every Goddess banner was beautiful- I had tears in my eyes and the music is beautiful. What a great video and class. I need to sign up for
classes at your studio- I am too isolated and in an artistic funk.
Beautiful class! Congrats on your retirement too! Hugs, L.
We need to get our act together so you can *teach* a workshop here – would love it – get un-funked 🙂 I miss you!
Absolutely wonderful, I would SO love to be close enough to be a part of one of your workshops. Every banner was a beautiful Goddess. Thanks for sharing all of the art.
Thanks, Rob – I would love it if you weren’t an ocean away! Maybe I will do a goddess banner eBook – thanks – 🙂