Drawing – A Path to Daily Meditation In-Store Class Nov 8

Drawing - A Path to Daily Meditation In-Store Class
Saturday, November 8, 1-4pm
Instructor: Cynthia Morris
Limit: 6 students. All participants must be 15 years or older.

Class Details

Seeing/drawing is about life in its fullness, about learning to see again and thereby be totally alive and fully aware. -Frederick Franck, Twentieth Century artist and author

Meditation always attracted artist and author Cynthia Morris, but she was uncomfortable with traditional approaches. “I can’t sit still!” she says. After discovering the book Zen Seeing, Zen Drawing: Meditation in Action by Frederick Franck, she fell in love with the method and has been practicing it ever since. She developed this beginning drawing class to share the practice with others. The class combines two disciplines – drawing and meditation – to help people slow down and become more mindful. (It’s amazing how a conscious focus on drawing everyday objects quiets the mind.) 

Experience these calming effects firsthand as you do some simple drawing exercises at the beginning of class. Cynthia then shares her experiences – both what worked and what was challenging – and answers your questions about building a daily meditation practice. She’s gained valuable insights from working on her own as well as with others as a creativity coach. 

Doing simple drawings on a daily basis is transformative. The tools are ordinary: a pen or pencil, some paper, and less time than you might think. The value is huge: a state of heightened awareness in which you tune into yourself but also see more of what’s around you. A previous student commented, “It changed how I frame the world.” In short, this class is less about the act of drawing and more about where drawing can take you.

Note that there is some pre-work. Simply collect a natural object such as a leaf, flower, houseplant, or branch before class starts. The class moves quickly and there won’t be time to go collect anything.

An email will be sent to participants the Monday before the class. Classes with homework may receive pre-class info earlier.  No email? Double check the email address you entered when you registered and your SPAM folder. Due to SPAM filters and inbox settings, we cannot guarantee you will see, read, or open these emails. Two Hands Paperie assumes no responsibility for non-attendance of a class. Contact twohandsclasses@gmail.com with any class questions and see our Class Policies page for more information. 

Class Materials

This class is simple and grounding, so the supplies are intentionally few. Please bring the following materials: 

• A natural object to draw, such as a leaf, flower, houseplant, or branch
• Paper or sketchbook - bring whatever you already have. Copy paper is provided
• Pens or pencils - whatever you already have
• Optional: a notebook to take notes
• Optional: a clipboard or other hard surface

Class Refund/Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the first class meeting will be refunded or, at the participant's option, used to pay for another class. Two Hands Paperie will retain a $10 processing fee for EACH class cancelled by a participant. After 14 days, there is no refund or credit. In addition, the fee for a class cancelled within this 14-day timeframe by a participant cannot be transferred to pay for another class. These policies are to ensure that teachers are compensated for their investment in materials and in time spent preparing for the class. We reserve the right to cancel a class if fewer than 3 students enroll 48 hours prior to the scheduled class time. If for any reason Two Hands Paperie cancels a class, students will be called at the phone number on file and refunded the FULL class fee.

Instructor Bio

Cynthia Morris, a published author and creativity coach, has been keeping written journals since 1994 and started filling them with colorful illustrations in 2004. She has written two e-books on how anyone can use art-making techniques to enjoy life more. Her mission? To help people have more fun and feel more creative. When Cynthia's not in her Denver office, she's riding her bicycle, practicing yoga, frolicking in the park, whipping up a feast in the kitchen, snuggled up reading a book, or popping over to Europe. Through her company Original Impulse, Cynthia leads creativity workshops in Europe like the one she teaches at Two Hands Paperie. She finds that keeping an illustrated journal makes her happy. Learn more at http://www.originalimpulse.com.