DRAWING INWARD & OUTWARD
~ creative mindful experience ~
Drawing inward & outward is a series of creative exercises, and movement & mindful practices that engage you in the present through the senses. Learning ways to LOOK and SEE clearly, FEEL fully, and savour completely each moment. It is an invitation to focus and enjoy the process of creative expression, rather than the perfection or expectation of an outcome. We will take moments to sharpen our observational skills in seeing and feeling all the details, textures, lines, and contours that make up each of our unique inner and outer worlds. We will learn ways to find beauty in the simple and ordinary and surrender to the moment.
Using creative mindful practices as a healing source to cultivate a connection to ourselves, others, and our surroundings. To inspire exploration of our day-to-day in a more conscious way
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHERE
This program will be offered both outdoors and through online platforms
Outside: We will take to the streets, to stroll like a flaneur, through Montreal, wandering off the beaten path into nearby alleys and parks. Taking the time to slow down, observe, and tune into our direct experience. Using creative and mindful exercises, to look and see, listen to hear, and connect to feel. Having a conscious effort set to be mindful through our senses.
1 ) DRAWING INWARD: Choosing a nearby park to begin, we will pause to bring ourselves to the moment by checking in: Using our breath, and mindful meditation to slow down and observe our body and mind as it is at the moment. We will then move to a brief movement practice that is meant to release stagnant energy, circulate the chi, to the body and mind and calm the nervous system. So we can prepare to flow and use our senses to observe our direct experience.
2 ) DRAWING OUTWARD: We begin to stroll and meander through the quaint streets and alleyways of Montreal. Pausing along the way to practice LOOKING AND SEEING and noticing it all, through creative mindful drawing exercises.
SUBJECT MATTER:
Inspired by our day-to-day we will draw from what is within and surrounds us. Some of the themes will be ourselves, others, strangers, objects, buildings, and foliage.
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED
drawing boards
drawing and mindful instruction and guidance
drawing materials such as paper, pencils, mark-making tools
ink and paint brush
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Comfortable clothes and shoes.
a pen/ journal for writing prompts
A creative medium such as a camera, iPhone,
an open mind
DRAWING METHODS:
Jennifer will be guiding through a series of creative mindful exercises. and drawing techniques
OPTIONS
ORGANIZED GROUP / CORPORATE - Let Jennifer guide your group through a walk and talk happening in nature/forest setting. Contact her for pricing/ sizing and more details on how to make it happen.
PERSONALIZED/CUSTOMIZED- Reserve a one-on-one walk with Jennifer, choosing the location in which you are curious to discover.
CREATIVE CONSULTING - Looking for a walk & talk customized to your interests. Pick a theme, and let Jennifer create an amazing stroll built around your interests and curiosities.
This is an invitation to practice
being open and curious
being present
learning and expansion
healing through the expression
cultivating your creativity
surrendering
YOUR GUIDE/ TEACHER
JENNIFER CLOUTIER
Trained as a visual artist, and wellness educator she bridges these two passions to create and guide this unique program called DRAWING INWARD & OUTWARD. Bringing a focus to the present through creative and mindful practices, exercises, and techniques. Sharing her love for exploration as a flaneur, she guides others to connect and relate to themselves, others, and the world around us through the senses.
She has always felt the need to observe, explore and create. Using different mediums to document and express her visions, she is passionate to tell the story of others, the creative process, and the daily aspects of life. She strives to create, guide, and share sensory experiences for people to connect, learn, and be inspired by.
