| Bhutan- Land of the Thunder Dragon Date undecided...sorry, I know there are some keen people out thereand we do have most things in place...just no time in our schedule at the moment....soon, soon, soon we hope. A magical mountain kingdom perched high in the Himalayas, A king who is famously quoted as saying “Gross National Happiness” is more important than the dollar as he gently brings his country into the modern world. Springtime with vivid rhododendron forests of red and white, a peaceful and friendly people where Buddhism is a living facet of everyday life, spectacular mountain scenery, a rich tradition based on the Zorig Chusum or 13 Practical Arts, those physical activities that assist, teach and uplift others. All in all and inspiring place to visit. We are planning an adventure to Bhutan in the future, a chance to soak up the culture and be inspired ourselves. We will have the chance to observe and learn form local painters, weavers and natural dyers, every view is an exceptional photo opportunity and time to soak up the peace of many a breathtaking monastery. This journey will be a literally a moving workshop, a group of like minded souls, out to look, explore, discuss, a tutor to facilitate these explorations; the chance to experience a very remarkable corner of our world. A small sketch book, handful of pencils or paints and/or some swatches of cloth to sketch and digital camera- a small handful of tools to capture so much! Something to think about... John Ruskin pointed out the importance of sketching when travelling is not to become a great artist rather it is about taking the time to look and really observe, really notice where you are. [I don't see myself as much of a drawer so I call it 'making diagrams to catch ideas' and am so much more relaxed about it- hey you do what it takes!] Watch yourself when you are somewhere new- if you just click with a camera what is your experience? If you sat for a moment and made a quick doodle/ sketch/ diagram what would your experience of the location be like? Let us use a combination of the two. Woven into the itinerary of the tour and the daily notes will be a series of exercises, as you are inclined these can lay the basis to your creative journey/ journal. email info@creative-arts-safaris.com to be sent the details as they are ready click about tutor Fiona Wright |
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