New Beginnings

Though your destination is not yet clear

You can trust the promise of this opening;

Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning

That is at one with your life’s desire.

Awaken your spirit to adventure;

Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk;

Soon you will be home in a new rhythm,

For your soul senses the world that awaits you.

 ~ John O’Donohue,  excerpt “For a New Beginning”

Last weekend was the closing event at the Threads of Awakening studio.  Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo is moving her studio home, consolidating and lightening up as she shifts focus. In addition to ongoing teaching, Leslie is writing a book about her journey with Tibetan applique.  So the day on Sunday held mixed blessings.  Having attended the studio opening several years back, this was closing of one circle.  It was lovely to be there to offer flag making and to meet guests and friends.

Flag making

 

Those who did participate in making flags enjoyed the relaxing process.  It was a joy to be in their company.  Though I did not take photos of their projects, all seemed pleased with the results.  A reminder that creative process is fun.

I look forward to seeing where the journey takes Leslie, and indeed all of us, now!

 

 

Celebrate Transition with a Flag

Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo will be moving her Oxnard studio soon.  Having taught several workshops at that wonderful studio in recent years, I will miss it.  June 19^th is the date for the closing send-off party. As every closing is also an opening, Leslie invites you to bring your own transitions to the event, so we can celebrate them all together.   I will be on hand in the afternoon to guide an informal drop-in flag making session. Join us!  Come create a prayer flag to mark your transition! No experience needed. Blank flag and supplies provided.

When:            Sunday, June 19, 2016, between 1:00 - 4:00 pm  
Where:          Threads of Awakening Transformative Arts Studio 
                        2810 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 201 
                        Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA 93035 

Flag Fee:      $15

What Has Been Created

Here are selections of wonderful work coming out of past Creative Circle workshops.  Enjoy!

What would you like to create?  Join us March 6th for another Creative Circle.

Creative Flag Time

Whatever lifts up your heart is prayer.

~ David Steindl-Rast

COMING March 6th....  Open to your curiosity at the next Creative Circle flag workshop at Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo's studio in Oxnard!

Share your aspirations.  Come create with us!

 

When:            Sunday March 6, 2016 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm  

Where:          Threads of Awakening Transformative Arts Studio 
                        2810 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 201
                        Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA 93035 

More details.  Contact Linda to register or with questions. 

Comings and Goings

Bhavana Project Prayer Flags - 9/2008. Photo by Mary Roy.

 
I had a fabulous time talking about prayer flags and the Bhavana Project at the Westside Quilters' meeting last Saturday.  Interest was sparked which may bring some new participants, but mostly I just loved sharing the flags with a new audience.

Speaking...

Bhavana Project Prayer Flags - 5/2012. Photo by Judy Warner.

Workshop update:  I will be teaching a mini Creative Circle Workshop on January 17, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in Culver City.  Stay tuned!

A Great Afternoon...

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, 

and paints his own nature into his pictures.

~ Henry Ward Beecher

It was unseasonably hot over the weekend, so it was a treat to be leading another Creative Circle prayer flag workshop near the beach at Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo's Threads of Awakening studio.  

This group was particularly intent.  Quiet descended on the room as everyone got down to art making.  It is a joy for me to watch the process unfold as each unique individual voice begins to manifest on the fabric. 

Aimee adds finishing touches..

Nicola in process

Focused....

Cutting circles...

Thank you to the lovely ladies for bringing energy and willingness to our playful day!

We intend making the Creative Circle workshop a regular event at Threads of Awakening... the next workshop will be August 8, 2015.  Come dive in for yourself!