tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62711437472262534022011-10-16T19:59:10.782+11:00Creative right-brain activities for personal, professional and community growth.Kelnoreply@blogger.comBlogger291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271143747226253402.post-21164756555031190932011-10-16T19:40:00.000+11:002011-10-16T19:59:10.816+11:00

This summer, would you like: * space for your soul * to relax at a deep level * time for reflection * freedom to play * space to be creative * clarity on an issue or your life path Escape to RSU's island studio for an hour, a day, a weekend. Explore your own creativity, find right-brain solutions to the issues that matter. Play with pastels, paint, paper, clay, found objects, music, movement,

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RSU Studio can help you navigate change, process grief, improve health & wellbeing, develop vision/motivation, build confidence/self esteem, or simply give you space to explore your own creativity. Expressive art workshops and creative counselling are not just for artists or those in the creative professions. Experiential interaction with visual art, craft, music, movement, journalling and

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Some of my original artwork and creativity prompts are included in the Creativity Portal's 365 Picture Prompts Project .It's a perpetual calendar and my work shows every year on June 20, July 19 and August 13 (USA time). Click on the image below for a closer look. Every 24 hrs a new photo and and thought prompt appears there, and will reappear there on the same date next year. Makes an

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Right Side Up helps people make the connection between art and spirituality. Particularly focusing on the use of art and imagination to take them into transformative spaces. RSU presented a day of creative spirituality for a community in NSW. Touching on themes of unity, healing and connection, the sessions encouraged participants to reflect on their spiritual journey as individuals, and as a

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Art WalksLet nature be your creative muse. Enjoy an easy walk in company with others, then create artwork inspired by your meditative response to the surroundings. Some sessions will be held entirely outdoors, others will see you return to the studio to create your artwork.2 x 2 hr sessions$60 includes use of studio facilities, refreshments, art materials and tuition.Expressions in ClayBased on

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I have another creativity prompt being featured at Creativity Portal on July 19, USA time. When you come to the fork in the road, which way will you choose to travel . . . Create your own response: Draw ~ Paint ~ Collage ~ Write ~ Journal

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Some of my original artwork and thoughts to ponder are being included in the Creativity Portal's 365 Picture Prompts Project on June 20 (USA time). Click on the screen grab below to read it after the show date.Every 24 hrs a new photo and and thought prompt appears there, and will reappear there on the same date next year. A perpetual photo prompt. Makes an interesting "home" page to start your

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Introducing Right Side Up's new island studio.For individual sessions or group workshops.Brew yourself a cuppa in the kitchen.Space to create - individually . . .. . . or in community with others. Want to be notified of new workshops, private creative retreat options and more? EMAIL RSU

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Right Side Up was contracted to provide art therapy and creative coaching sessions with young adults in East Gippsland who may be characterised by a range of social dysfunctions including: marginalisation from the community, low self esteem, bullying (both bullies and victims), unstable home environment, poverty, poor literacy and numeracy skills, substance abuse, cultural and racial intolerance,

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Visual Story BoardIt’s no secret! What we focus on is what we move toward. Take the dream or vision that’s in your heart and move it forward into reality. In this half-day workshop combine found images and key words to create your own visual story board. This powerful tool helps create momentum to move in the direction of your dreams.Sunday May 4 9.30 – 1.30Mask MakingGain self-understanding

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Art therapy is a powerful modality to provide insight, self understanding, and a re-envisioning of oneself. This video is an excellent example of the way art therapy is used to help people who struggle with body image and other related issues.

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This workshop focused on the mandala as a map and a steering wheel.Using the same materials and following the same guidelines, a group of women created individual mandalas. Each one is unique. Each one telling stories of past, present and future elements of the artist's life.

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Learn why people have created circular art for centuries, and create your own during this introductory session. Mandala art will be created as a means for personal reflection, improved insight and understanding.When: Sunday, September 99.30am-12.30pmWhere: Buchan Neighbourhood HousePhone: 03 5155 9216Email: brc2@net-tech.com.au

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Develop a visual language and discover your personal symbols, while using mixed media to complete journal entries.These techniques are helpful if you’re facing life choices, stress, illness, or simply want to improve your creativity in a supportive environment.No previous art experience required.When: Wednesdays, August 8–29, 5:45pm–7:45pmWhere: Community College East GippslandMitchell

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RSU has been invited to provide creative workshops for enRiching Voices - a new project run by Community College with support from the Australian Government's Living in Harmony program - which aims to celebrate our many successes as a diverse and harmonious multicultural society; and re-commit to our common values of respect and goodwill toward our fellow Australians.East Gippsland residents from

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Art ExplorationsDiscover your own creativity and gain confidence in expressing yourself. This course of experimental art activities will extend your perception of colour, shape, texture etc, as you explore the use of paint, pastels, collage and clay. No previous art experience needed, just a desire to explore your creativity in a fun, supportive environment.6x 2.5hr sessionsMay 24 - June 28The

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A six week workshop was recently held in Bairnsdale where participants were invited to explore their own creativity and gain confidence in expressing themself. Experimental art activities extended their perception of colour, shape and texture as they explore the use of paint, pastels, collage and clay.This is what some participants said at the end of the series.“I was very nervous about joining

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New York school children were recently encouraged to patch up their differences while creating huge mandalas. Read all about it here.Group art projects are an effective way of building a sense of community, shared purpose and respect for others. While this story features children, the power of art works equally well with adults.Does your workplace have interpersonal tension between staff?Are you

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Participants created a symbolic clay container using raw clay sculpture and embellishments as desired.

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[MEDIA RELEASE]A new business in East Gippsland helps people find creative solutions for life's challenges.As the shorter, colder days close in, many people in the southern states of Australia get the “winter blues”. Those who work, find they are leaving home and getting home in the dark. There is less opportunity for outdoor activities and less exposure to light and sunshine. For some, however,

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A group of social workers, psychologists and counsellors, who work almost exclusively in the area of problem gambling, met in Marysville for their annual conference this week. Right Side Up facilitated three creative workshops to expose participants to art therapy techniques for the purpose of networking, teambuilding and learning new self care techniques.A group mural offered attendees an

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Creative art as a therapy helps us approach issues in life from a different perspective. By working through thoughts, memories and emotions via images or symbols, we move away from cognitive thinking and tap into a more instinctive and intuitive level within us. This moves us beyond repeated cycles that continually block our ability to move forward.Creative art workshops, or individual sessions,

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Right Side Up co-facilitated mask making sessions for a group of Yr 11 students in East Gippsland as part of their retreat camp. Students were introduced to a variety of masks - cultural, religious, festive, disguises - and discussion centred on when and why such masks are used. Moving onto invisible masks we wear in our daily lives, students were encouraged to create a mask that expressed an

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Spent some time with a great group in the Yarra Valley today. The family focused activity provided by Right Side Up was to create a collage of "My perfect world".Participants (parents and kids) were given 15 minutes to flip through magazines and find images or words that symbolised their perfect world. Then a further half hour to cut and paste, write, or draw as needed to create their own collage

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Right Side Up presented a hands on art session during a women's conference in Sydney on August 13. The aim was for each participant to create an artwork that symbolised their source of strength as a woman in leadership.A guided meditation helped the women relax and focus on their source of strength. They were then invited to create their own intuitive artwork using a selection of art materials

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A call for Aussie companies to improve the spiritual health of their workplaces came from an unusual source this week. According to a report in the Herald Sun, ANZ CEO John McFarlane says companies should recognise and foster the spiritual dimensions of their operations. "We've got to think about the spiritual health of corporations, not just their financial health," he says. "People should be

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A weekend workshop in Maitland, NSW, provided participants with a space to explore community and creativity. A morning session included a multi-sensory teaching session which featured bread sculpting, multi-media presentations, and group interactivity. The afternoon session encouraged participants to get hands on and create their own individual artworks. The day ended with all hands on deck to

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Right Side Up is based in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. However, group workshops and creativity classes are portable and have been presented in: Sydney, NSW Maitland, NSW Morisset, NSW  Yarra Valley, VIC Wantirna, VIC Raymond Island, VIC Marysville, VIC and project facilitation in Auckland, New Zealand. Individual sessions are held in the studio, or online via email/skype. Corporate

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