Art as Practice: Intuitive art making
	July 21-22 :: Retreat Weekend
	Kathleen Grittner
	Art as practice, like the practice of yoga, is about balancing and sustaining your
	energy—both physical and mental. Practice is not a means to an end, a warm up,
	a competition or a rehearsal—it is an end in itself. It is an activity that develops our
	inner life, a way to know and express ourselves fully in the world.
	When we approach art in the manner of practice, we learn over time, in small modest
	awakenings, to trust our own instincts, our own intuition, our own judgment. The
	guidance you seek is already within you, artmaking is a way of noticing it.
Through collage, experimentation with ink, paints and a variety of art materials you will create intuitive art on paper
that may be assembled into a journal if you wish. Meditation, music and writing will be some of the tools we use to
open the door to our own inner teacher. As we practice being more open to seeing and listening, our vision broadens
and the mind becomes more clear. You may see something new in the same place you looked for it yesterday.
No previous art experience required. Materials provided
Retreat: $175. On-site lodging is available . click LODGING for information
To reserve your space in this retreat contact Kathleen@fullcircleretreat.com
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Art Materials are provided. Bring your own if you like. A journal is also recommended for this workshop.
~ This Retreat may also be coordinated “by request” for your group. Please Contact Us for more information ~

	Kathleen Grittner, proprietress of Full Circle Retreat, where surrounded by the beauty
	and energy of nature, she continues her life-long exploration of the many art forms and
	spiritual practices that inspire her. Kathleen earned a master’s degree in art therapy at
	Vermont College, in Montpelier, Vermont after studying studio arts, philosophy, literature,
	world religions and psychology at Mount Mary College, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
	For several years Kathleen designed and printed textiles that have been exhibited
	nationally and internationally.
In a relaxing environment free from judgment, competition, or the pressure of certain results, Kathleen invites
you to experience your own inherent creativity. She shares the many influences and tools that she uses to inspire
imagination to come out and play, integrating meditation, music, movement, and writing into the art forms that
she practices. Art making is approached as playful experimentation in the spirit of curiosity, a way of listening to
your own inner teacher. She is also a trained SoulCollage^®facilitator.
In 2003, Kathleen opened Full Circle Retreat to those who wish to experience the energy and joy that comes from
being in nature and creating in community.
More about SoulCollage^®at: www.soulcollage.com/kathleen-grittner

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