Living Our Dreams

New classes in collaboration with Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities!

Visual Journaling 101
Saturday, February 14 and Sunday February 15
Time: 9-4pm
In collaboration with Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities!  

Give yourself a Valentine! Sheri Gaynor, author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art, will show you simple tools and techniques to create a beautiful art journal. Visual journaling is an entryway into our heart and mind.  You will use creative writing, paint, and collage to move beyond the written word and take the idea of journaling to new places. Take part in a journey of the imagination in a safe, supportive environment where there are no rules and anything goes. As with all Sheri's classes...no previous creative or artistic experience required, only a willingness to experiment and explore. Registration and a materials list are available through CCAH @ 970-963-1680.

 

Visual Journaling Beyond the Basics
Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26th
Time: 9-4pm
In collaboration with Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities!  

Sheri Gaynor, author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art, will take you beyond the basics. You will learn new ways of layering the pages of your journal, using transparent glazes, personal photographs, photo transfers and other fun techniques.   Take part in a journey of the imagination in a safe, supportive environment where there are no rules and anything goes. As with all Sheri's classes...no previous creative or artistic experience required, only a willingness to experiment and explore. Registration and a materials list are available through CCAH @ 970-963-1680.

 

Relics and Reliquaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media and Plaster 
Sat, May 5, 2012, 9am – Sun, May 6, 2012, 4pm
Time: 9-4pm
In collaboration with Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities! 

Join artist/author Sheri Gaynor, for a weekend of mixed media exploration. Using plaster, photo transfers, acrylic paint and other mediums, you will create a unique personal art piece, in the fashion of an ancient relic or reliquary (shrine). ake part in a journey of the imagination in a safe, supportive environment where there are no rules and anything goes. As with all Sheri's classes...no previous creative or artistic experience required, only a willingness to experiment and explore. Registration and a materials list are available through CCAH @ 970-963-1680

 

Second Shift

The studio has created a partnership with Roaring Fork Access (RFA) and their Second Shift after school program.  I've been teaching Photo-Journaling with Carbondale and Glenwood Springs Middle School student. Thanks to RFA and their loaner cameras, we've been able to let the kids share digital cameras and they've been having a blast getting to know the cameras and learning to see.

Here are some pages from their journals. They are using their own photographic imagery and adding in drawing skills. Their creativity is just AWESOME! 

This Week at The Spark! Sunday Aug 1 - Sunday Aug 8

Another FAB week! Thank you to Mark Noel aka Jerry G., for volunteering yesterday during Open Studio. Mark shared his cool tie dye technique under the tent in the backyard. 

THIS WEEK AT THE SPARK...
Tel: 970-618-0561

Awakening the Painter Within Sold Out! Contact me about the upcoming Fall Class
Monday's
Time: 6 - 9 p
Fee: $120.00 (4 week session)

 

Deepen your Intuitive Painting experience with this small, intimate, facilitated group. Each week, we will begin with a guided meditation and create an intention to Awaken The Painter Within. The group will be kept to 6 participants to allow time for facilitation and group sharing. Prerequisite is at least one attendance in a Soul Session Sunday. Call 

970-618-0561 for our new dates.

Punch Pass Summer Series Classes this week: 

S U N D A Y
Soul Sessions Sunday

Date: Sunday, August 1
Drop In: 9:30 a - 12:30 p  BRING LUNCH
All ages
Fee: $35 or 3 punches on your pass ($10.00 a punch)

Embark on a sacred facilitated journey to rediscover and re-connect with the playful child within through the art of intuitive painting, drumming and movement. 

 

M O N D A Y

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Monday,  August 2
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

NOTE: EnVISION DreamTime - POSTPONED until August 9th

Date: August 9
Time: 6 p - 8:30 p
Registration required...
Please RSVP if you plan on attending or call 970-618-0561
Are you looking for a circle of support to help you take some bold steps toward your dreams? Creative Awakenings author, Sheri Gaynor, takes you on a visual journaling adventure, using her EnVision DreamTime Art of Intention Process. Suggested reading: Sheri's book...Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art

 

Spill it Sister! 101 - The Art of Visual Journaling for Teen Girls
Muse Whisperer: Sheri Gaynor, Author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art

 
6-Week Punch Pass Class
Monday, August 2
On-going 
Drop In: 1 p  - 3 p 
Class Fee: $12 per session or $10 with the Summer Punch Pass

Ages: 8-17 Have you wanted to find a way that no one could read your "secret" thoughts and ideas? Join us for the weekly Spill It Sister - Open Studio Gatherings. Bring your journal, personal photos, and favorite papers and gather with other sisters who are spilling their hopes and dreams to the page. For more information or to register, call 970-618-0561 or email sheri@sherigaynor.com 

T H U R S D A Y 

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Thursday, August 5
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

F R I D A Y 

heART Yoga: Hatha Yoga and Creative Expression
Muse Whisperers: Janne Nikolajsen and Sheri Gaynor 
 
On-Going Friday, August 6
Drop In: 8 a - 9:30 a
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
Ages: 15 - Adult 

Open Studio Fridays
 
Every Friday - Excluding First Fridays
NO OPEN STUDIO THIS WEEK...FIRST FRIDAY's
Drop In: 1 p - 3 p
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
All ages welcome: Experience THE SPARK! Take a break from your work week and start your weekend with a boost of creative inspiration. Open studio is pure experiential time. The studio will be open to all ages for wild hearted creative expression. Bring a project you are working on, or come meet other like-minded individuals. There will be lots of materials to choose from or bring your own.

First Friday's Open House Event: Artist Felicia Trevor
Trunk Show

Friday, August 6, 2010
Open House: 5:30p - 8 p
Details to follow...

This Week at The Spark! July 26-30

We sure had some fun at Mountain Fair this year! Thanks to CCAH for putting on this fun filled weekend of dancing, food and beautiful hand crafted art work! 

I had a special request from some Cecilia aka Goose and Kevin based on something they saw at the fair this weekend, to learn some mixed-media and wood techniques, so we will be doing that during Spill it Sister this week. 

Kevin and Goose during Spill It Sister! Goose carved stamps for her visual journal

How to Spark!:
Our doors are always open-unless I'm with a private client or group, so we've had many spontaneous gatherings at the round table with all ages learning from one another. Mentorship is exactly what The Spark is about,,,and that concept goes both ways! As adults we forget how much we can learn from those younger than us, especially in the realm of creativity.  I've learned to let go of my ego watching Gerry Michel and his band of AWESOME young artist's, draw at a high school level!! 

Wander in...have a seat...pick up a brush, pen or pencil...maybe even some clay. Stay awhile...and relax in the warm nurturing environment, using your imagination and meeting new friends....

THIS WEEK AT THE SPARK...
Tel: 970-618-0561

Awakening the Painter Within Sold Out! Contact me about the upcoming Fall Class
Monday's
Time: 6 - 9 p
Fee: $120.00 (4 week session)

 

Deepen your Intuitive Painting experience with this small, intimate, facilitated group. Each week, we will begin with a guided meditation and create an intention to Awaken The Painter Within. The group will be kept to 6 participants to allow time for facilitation and group sharing. Prerequisite is at least one attendance in a Soul Session Sunday. Call 

970-618-0561 for our new dates.

Punch Pass Summer Series Classes this week: 

M O N D A Y

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Monday, July 26
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

Spill it Sister! 101 - The Art of Visual Journaling for Teen Girls
Muse Whisperer: Sheri Gaynor, Author of Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art

 
6-Week Punch Pass Class
Monday, July 26
On-going 
Drop In: 1 p  - 3 p 
Class Fee: $12 per session or $10 with the Summer Punch Pass

Ages: 8-17 Have you wanted to find a way that no one could read your "secret" thoughts and ideas? Join us for the weekly Spill It Sister - Open Studio Gatherings. Bring your journal, personal photos, and favorite papers and gather with other sisters who are spilling their hopes and dreams to the page. For more information or to register, call 970-618-0561 or email sheri@sherigaynor.com 

W E D N E S D A Y 

OH BABY! Mommy and Me Creativity Circle
Muse Whisperer: Rochelle Norwood
  
Ongoing Every Other Wednesday
Beginning: Wednesday, July 28
Drop In: 10 a - 12 p
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
Ages: Adult, Infant, Toddler and Pre-School

This week Rochelle will guide you to creating a unique piece of treasured folk art to hang in your home. Come join her and Ruby and create a "Watch Me Grow," measuring stick! Rochelle Norwood and her daughter Ruby facilitate a creativity circle for you and your little one. The class invites you to co-create a beautiful work of art with your child. The two-hour class will support you in the art of engaging creatively with your child through expressive arts practices, like storytelling, movement, and fun hands on creative projects. This is a special time and space for you and yours to explore your creative sparks. Parent participation required.

T H U R S D A Y 

Express Yourself: Summer of Imagination
Muse Whisperer: Gerry Michel
 
Thursday, July 29
Drop in: 10 a - noon
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass

F R I D A Y 

heART Yoga: Hatha Yoga and Creative Expression
Muse Whisperers: Janne Nikolajsen and Sheri Gaynor 
 
On-Going Friday, July 30
Drop In: 8 a - 9:30 a
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
Ages: 15 - Adult 

Open Studio Fridays
 
Every Friday - Excluding First Fridays
Friday, July 30, 2010
Drop In: 1 p - 3 p
Class Fee: $12 per class or $10 per class with punch pass
All ages welcome: Experience THE SPARK! Take a break from your work week and start your weekend with a boost of creative inspiration. Open studio is pure experiential time. The studio will be open to all ages for wild hearted creative expression. Bring a project you are working on, or come meet other like-minded individuals. There will be lots of materials to choose from or bring your own.

Lost Your Authentic Creative?

Have you lost the artist who you were born to be? Would you like to reconnect with her/him? Spend some time with kids, they will be your greatest teachers. 

Today I volunteered with Nanette Weinhold's 5th Grade class, at the Carbondale Community School, as part of the Roaring Fork Studio Tour visiting artist series. What fun!  I love working with kids, their energy is wonderful, their willingness to be playful; inspiring and their capacity to experiment and take risks; emboldening.  Watching children create  and explore can support the "lost creative," that lives inside each "adult," supporting us to tap into our innate capacity as creative beings. 

Our project was to create a Summer Journal for each student to take home and return in September. Nanette and I collaborated on how to make this work. Nanette came up with the titles for each of the pages. Page 1-Cover, Page Two-Summer Poem (which we created today and read aloud), Page 3-June, Page 4-July, Page 5-August, Page 6-Your Dream for 6th Grade. 

Here are the photos of the students in action. We are hoping they will log on tomorrow and share their poems with you. 

To Nanette and all of the students, I'll be back in September to see how you've filled your pages. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To those we missed, Nanette has promised to send me photos as you continue working and I will post them here as soon as they arrive. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's DreamTime Monday!

Dream...Create...Leap...Fly!

 It works!!

My April Art of intention...Play....

Are you ready to CREATE YOUR LIFE? 

"This has been the best by far spiritual journey I have ever gone on...." Mindy R. 

A New Creative Awakenings  Online Expedition Begins

April 15th

Visa Applications due this Friday....Join us!

It's DreamTime Monday!

March roars...time to get out your Book of Dreams and create an intention for the month. I'll be dreaming later today in the studio...let's create our realities, not simply live them....

Think renewal, replenish, soften, surrender! 

It's Mile Marker 3 of the online Expedition and we're dreaming BIG and viewing new horizons! I've had some requests for another online class. If your interested, send me an email, with the subject line, "Expedition Inquiry." Include your personal email address (not NING) and phone. 

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.  ~St. Augustine

Join in on the fun by posting your Art of Intention for month here in our community Salon. 

 

Here's a little inspiration for you to get your creative juices FLOWin and GOin. I found it on Dancing Down Serendipity Street,  JUICY blog by new Salon member Jamie Burch!  Stop by Jamie's profile, say hello and thank her for the inspiration! Happy DREAMing everyone... Your fearless dreamer.... Sheri

Happy Valentines Day!

Can you hear it? 

Listen in...

the sound you are hearing

is the beating of growing wings...

inviting you to dance today, with 

Your heART's desire.

 

December Bliss Challenge: Bliss-1

Thank you to each and everyone of you who are joining me in this BlissFULL challenge. I love the commitment we are making to ourselves!

Today's Bliss....Come From Love....

How did you Bliss today?

 
Photo Credit: Linda Drake from her blog...Another Artful Day

Please take some time today to read this beautiful and revealing story by my dear friend Linda Drake about changing your story through visual journaling. 

Linda's art is featured in the hot new book by Linda and Opie O'Brien called Who's Your Dada! That about says it all. 

Linda has stood by my side through thick and thin. She is one of the reasons there is a book at all! Her work is delightful, whimsical and will bring a smile to your face. Her blog is a wealth of positive expression it's a must bookmark and please share her link!

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