Painting and Drawing Workshops

Would you like to learn how to paint and draw freely from the heart whilst learning some painting and drawing skills?

If yes, then these workshops could be for you.

The workshops are based on the belief that we are all infinitely creative and knowing, if only we can get out of the way and allow ourselves to just be. Effortless painting comes from tuning into our heart and soul, opening up and letting energy flow through us onto the paper. It is a great recipe for joy and spreads out into all areas of our lives. When we paint from that part of ourselves that is naturally all knowing, joyful and free our souls dance in delight. It is also a wonderful space to draw about what we would like to create in our lives.

In Dawn's Workshops Learn how to:
· Let go of inhibitions and beliefs that no longer serve you in your painting so that you can paint as if no one is looking, with a full open heart. Watch this flow into your life.
· Have fun painting and drawing.
· Listen to your soul telling you want and how to paint it.
· Use your emotions to express your soul in paint.
· Develop your painting and drawing skills in a fun and relaxed way.
· Create the life you want through painting and drawing.
· Work with colour:
· Understand how different colours unlock different chambers of ourselves.
· Understand the vibration of colour and how it effects your life.
· Make the colours you want.

Some of the Techniques used to help you do these things:
· Loosen up the body first. Sometimes we hold so much tension in our bodies the paint brush does not stand a chance of connecting with our hearts. So we loosen up with some easy movement and often dance to some Cuban or Brazilian music for just a few minutes. It's fun, all left footed people are welcome.
· Use visualizations as a spring board to our hearts.
· Paint huge, often.
· Learn in a nurturing, easy environment with enough guidance for your soul to sing. There is nothing that you can do wrong in these workshops. It is all about discovery, and using the marks that we have made to make the next ones even richer. You will be guided in such a way that you feel relaxed enough to trust yourself. You will also be given enough skilled information to help you create your drawing or painting.

The themes of the workshops are often about enhancing or discovering your gifts, traveling on your personal journey or creating the life that you want.

Testamonials

"Participating in Dawn's Art from the Heart class has been one of the most invigorating exciting personal experiences that I have ever enjoyed. The dance, the exuberant style of painting, together with Dawn's magic teaching gift are truly an experience no one should miss in their lifetime. This has been one of the 'crème de la crème' times for me. A totally open, rewarding and delightful class."

Damien Hill, Perth Australia

"It's rare to find such a person who gives so generously so you can shine with your creative talents. Dawn truly lives her work and has allowed me the freedom to express myself and gave me the confidence to uncover talents and abilities that I knew were there. Dawn and her class has been one of the best experiences in my life. I can't wait for her next fun and exciting class."

Sonya Kay, Perth Australia

"The course was delightful and rewarding. Dawn was able to cut through my inhibitions and self conciousness by using dance, music and other exercises to allow me the freedom to express myself through art."

Penelope Hogridge, Perth Australia

“ Perfectly paced - great balance of technique and colourful expression.”

Veronica Rhodes, Perth Australia

"If I hadn't met you, and all your wonderful positive energy, your insight, your leadership and direction to look at things in a different light I would not be doing what I am doing today. Thank you so much. When I enrolled in Art From the Heart (with Dawn), I didn't know anything about how to use paint or color or even draw. Through the class, I learned relaxation and visualization; new vision was unlocked from within and found its way out through my artwork. I also learned things about myself that allowed me to begin a new life. I CAN do anything!! Thank you Dawn for your mentoring and friendship."

Stephanie Mathews, California