Heather Midori Yamada
Artist and Teacher of Contemplative Arts
Spontaneous Brush on Japanese Washi Papers Workshops
in Halifax, Nova Scotia
CANCELED!!
Meditation, relaxation, artistic freedom
DON'T MISS THESE HALIFAX WORKSHOPS
October 4, 2019
Bring relaxation to breath and body inviting intuition to guide us in simple movements coming from hatha and restorative yoga.
October 5-6, 2019
We will explore a ‘first thought, best thought’ approach to mark-making.
October 7, 2019
Ease of body postures, and aligning stillness and movement to discover natural imagery. Patterning, mark-making and collage will lead to artist books and cards.
More info below...
Stillness into Movement, Movement into Stillness - Meditation and Yoga for Creatives
A half day exploratory workshop with guided meditation and all level hatha yoga in preparation for ‘meditation in action’. Bring relaxation to breath and body inviting intuition to guide us in simple movements coming from hatha and restorative yoga.
Dates: October 4, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm daily
Location: Halifax Shambhala Centre, 1084 Tower Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration and Payment: To register please send an email to hmidoriy@gmail.com -- for payment see information below (click on the arrow to the right of "COSTS") and follow the instructions.
Equipment: Bring a yoga mat, blanket, yoga block and belt, water bottle and small snack for this exploratory workshop.
IMPORTANT: No experience necessary but written confidential medical information is needed to enroll.
COSTS
Workshop Fee
Before August 31, 2019
Special introductory workshop early-bird fee
$60CAD
After August 31, 2019
Regular fee
$75CAD
Payment via e-transfer (), or by cheque made out to HM Yamada and sent to HM Yamada 1148 Goodwin Suite #101, Victoria BC V8S 5H2
IMPORTANT: Cancellation for emergency health reasons only and is minus 15% of workshop fee.
Contemplative Approaches to Spontaneous Brush
All level and intermediate participants will (continue to) explore personal gestures on various Japanese Washis. Beginning with short guided meditations, using inks, and watercolour or acrylics we will explore a "first thought, best thought" approach to mark-making. Traditional and unusual equipment used as drawing/painting implements will lead to surprising and fresh works.
Dates: Saturday, October 5 - Sunday October 6, 2019
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax NS B3S 0E2
Registration and Payment: To register please send an email to hmidoriy@gmail.com. For payment see information below (click on the arrow to the right of "COSTS") and follow the instructions.
COSTS
2-Day Workshop Fee
Before August 31, 2019
Special introductory workshop early-bird fee
$175 plus $50 non-refundable materials fee* (Japanese washi and ink)
After August 31, 2019
Regular fee
$ 195 plus $50 non-refundable materials fee* (Japanese washi and ink)
Payment via e-transfer (), or by cheque made out to HM Yamada and sent to HM Yamada 1148 Goodwin Suite #101, Victoria BC V8S 5H2
* Cancellation for emergency health reasons only (minus 15% workshop fee and $50 materials fee)
MATERIALS
Equipment and Materials to be brought by the student:
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brushes - one small round, one flat, one pre-soaked calligraphy dark-haired brush.
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White plastic tablecloth, cut in 2
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newsprint 15 sheets
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2 plastic water containers
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6 pots/jars with lids for ink & washes
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spray bottle
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2’ cut branch
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duct tape for brush extension
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aluminum foil
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water colour tubes and/or liquid acrylics: primary red, blue and yellow plus your favourite transparents.
All other equipment and materials (Japanese Washi papers, ink, etc.) will be provided.
Contemplating the Beauty of Nature: Brush, Breath, Japanese Washi Papers
All level workshop and introduction to small format Japanese papers
Short guided meditations create an atmosphere for creative exploration using inks, and watercolour with a variety of Japanese washi papers, natural imagery. Patterning, mark-making and collage will lead to artist books and cards.
Dates: Monday, October 7, 2019
Time: 9am-2pm
Location: Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax NS B3S 0E2
Registration and Payment: To register please send an email and e-transfer ($135) to hmidoriy@gmail.com. For payment details see information below (click on the arrow to the right of "COSTS") and follow the instructions.
MATERIALS
COSTS
Workshop Fee
$135CAD*
Payment via e-transfer (), or by cheque made out to HM Yamada and sent to HM Yamada 1148 Goodwin Suite #101, Victoria BC V8S 5H2
* includes registration/materials fee.
IMPORTANT: Cancellation for emergency health reasons only - minus $50 non-refundable registration/materials fee and 15% of the remaining workshop fee.
Participants MUST bring:
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ruler
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snap off knife
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cutting mat
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toothbrush
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small spray bottle
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2 water containers,
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3-5 small plastic containers with lids for washes
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3-4 pieces of aluminum foil
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masking tape
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brushes- 1 flat for washes, 1 pre-soaked round calligraphy brush
Materials Provided:
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High quality sumi inks
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water colours
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imported Japanese washis