Jump Start Your Creativity Invite more creativity and fun into your life!

This mixed media course is for anyone who enjoys drawing, painting, or doodling but feels stuck when it comes to ideas or getting started. Creativity is like a muscle—it grows stronger the more you use it. Through playful, low-pressure exercises and experimentation with a wide range of materials, you’ll loosen up, quiet your inner critic, and rediscover the joy of making art. You’ll explore what inspires you, what blocks you, and simple tools to keep your creative practice moving forward with curiosity and confidence.

No previous art training needed. Just bring an open mind, bravery and generosity. Students will do a number of the following drawing and painting exercises: contour drawings; blind, other hand, continuous line etc. automatic drawing slow drawing and breath work collaborative drawing rubbings finding stories in watercolour washes neorographica intuitive collage work reiteration exercises and more… depending on interest of the group

Objectives:

1. Develop an understanding of your own creative process; recognizing your demons, and celebrating you passions

2. Develop observational skills to be used in a creative process

3. Learn how to harness serendipity and spontaneity to explore new creative ideas

4. Gain confidence in using reflection and journaling to support your creative practice

5. Find joy in your creative pursuits

Each student will need to provide the following materials:

- Sketchbook

- A variety of drawing tools (pencils, crayons, pencil crayons etc.)

- A set of watercolour paints and a brush

- Watercolour paper..... I will provide everything else

4-Part Workshop, 3:30- 5:30

Thursday, January 22nd

Thursday, January 29th

Thursday, February 5th

Thursday, February 12th

About the Instructor:

Heather is a visual artist working in watercolours, acrylics and assemblages. Her career as a theatre designer and puppetry artist strongly influences her visual artwork. She holds a Masters degree in Art Education from the University of Victoria, where she researched creative and collaborative processes. Whether she is teaching, building puppets, or splashing paint around, Heather’s primary goal is to embrace serendipity and share the joy of visual storytelling.