Daydreaming The start of the creative process is a directed daydream- letting thoughts of… what if?...how about?...wouldn’t it be lovely?...percolate up through the subconscious into the conscious mind. Next one gets onto the practical parts of creation- what tools, what materials, what exactly does one really want to achieve? Throw in a bit of magic, serendipitous connections, chance, a gift from the Gods – whatever you like to call it and viola! A master piece starts to emerge. These are some of our current daydreams and the artists and teachers we are working with to bring them to fruition. More details to follow soon.... Creative Writing We are working with two talented writers to weave together journeys of adventure and creativity. What is better than exploring new places and developing skills to express the experience? Stay tuned for further developments... Nicola Hensel a talented artist and wonderful teacher has always dreamed of Paris... Drawing in Paris we dream of running in 2011 after she has spent time living and working in a studio in Paris, join her to work on your skills and share some of her favourite places to soak up the atmosphere, and coffee and food and draw! Karl Larson and the Swedish Experience. Karl Larsen inspired Nicola as a young artist and to this day she draws upon her experience of this celebrated Swedish artist's legacy. We plan to visit Sweden as the summer draws on when the forests are full of sweet berries and flowers to re-create some of the peace and serenity, good feelings and simple pleasures Lasen depicted in his work. We have the opportunity to visit his family home ans studio near Stockhom, spend time in the countryside, sit in the forest sketch and nibble berries and then wander the docks of Gutenburg a marvelous seaport. email drawparis@creative-arts-safaris.com if you would like to know more as these daydreams unfold. We are looking at 2011 or 2012 for this safari. Fiona Wright and Parveen Nayak there are so many wonderful places to explore! In India we have been exploring the textile traditions of Orissa with the help of our booking manager Kunal. This is where he grew up, he loves the opportunity to get back home and has his Mum and all his Aunties offering many suggestions. Syria in June 2009, to sort out details for our textile tour with Dijanne Cevaal in 2010, watch my blogspot http://ofdaydreamsandmemories.blogspot.com/ The next locations on our daydreams-to-do list include Bhutan, West Africa's textile and music trifecta Ghana, Burkino Faso and Mali ... and, and, and .... oh yes Madagascar!...and ... email fiona@creative-arts-safaris.com with comments, suggestions or any juicy leads you would like to share with us ~thanks |
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