g.r.a.c.e. space

g.r.a.c.e. space
girls radical awareness&creative expression

all about G.R.A.C.E.

What: A chunk of time for girls to connect with their inner artist and express the core of who we are, where we've been and who we will become.
Where: Any place where girls can benefit from expressive therapy and play.
schools + youth facilities + women's clubs and organizations + community groups + private homes + workplaces + etc.
Who: Girls of all ages and places in their lives.

The Basics:
Spend a couple of hours with your group and get involved in the practice of visual journaling.
A visual journal is an amazing tool to
*try a variety of expressive art techniques and answer your own personal call to creativity
* to engage in meditative play
* design and create the life you want to live
* an expression of you and all that matters

Be a S.T.A.R. - Beginning Basic Space
Shine
Think
Awareness
Respect
Begin your G.RA.C.E.-ful journey with this four week workshop.
week 1 "Shine"
Create a container for your art tools and focus on all the ways you shine in your life
week 2 "Think"
Create a journal for your thoughts, reflections and in depth looks into your psyche
week 3 "Awareness"
This is the radical part..working on art journaling the awareness you are beginning to have through the creative process. We will learn a variety of art techniques to fill pages with your unique self.
week 4 "Respect"
Make a commitment to yourself to respect your creative self and make time and use energy on a regular basis. We will make inspirational objects to be visual reminders of what you owe to yourself!

Following Space
Following Basic Space, your group can schedule 2 hour G.R.A.C.E. Space to fit your group needs - gather in public places - library, church, coffee shop, book store, office break room etc. or rotate homes between members.
Each G.R.A.C.E. Space consists of two hours of
** guidance through a theme of your choice using questions and prompts for personal growth and awareness as well as using group dynamics for support and validation.
**exploring art and craft..both common and unusual..
**opportunity to find art and craft techniques to use in other parts of your creative life
In addition to class work, you will be given home work with ideas, inspiration and instruction each session to use for your own personal G.R.A.C.E. Space practice.

Investment
$20 for Basic Space - all supplies included - canvas bag, journal supplies, tools and ingredients.
$10 for each G.R.A.C.E. Space following your basics. Supplies and tools are provided but you are also welcome to bring your own as you develop your personal style and fall in love with techniques.

THE BONUS
A really cool part of G.R.A.C.E. Space is the circle of giving (grace) you can create with your participation. Your tuition will help provide scholarships for girls in your community to take part in G.R.A.C.E. Space in their afterschool programs, youth facilities and community groups.

much love and gratitude,
tori




Friday, October 22, 2010

birthday sleepover

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I can always count on the amazing adalie to paint with me. We found an adorable little tea set at the craft store (my sons used to call it the "crap store") and had to take it home. Addie divided up the parts and we went to work. We started out painting our own thing and then we started copying each other's designs..painting in unison. So much fun
I have to add the digression..you will understand my family a lot better when you know we can't just do serious creating without losing our dignity a little. When Addie found some blank plastic cards and a dry erase marker, she ventured into captions of her own. Pretty sure she's taking after her dad now.
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Friday, October 15, 2010

the freaks come out at night

I should commit to making monsters on Saturday night with my D.T. girls. I had such fun making this creature. If I gather some felted old sweaters, stuffing, floss and doo dads (wire, beads, buttons, found objects) and throw it all out in the center of girlies...ya, we can do a whole Monster Mash. That can be our halloween project/contest WINNER.

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start seeing grace

I learned long ago that religion limits me..but I still needed a daily practice of spirituality.
Each day there is an opportunity to witness grace. Each day there is an opportunity to be grace for someone else.
All the love, Tori