Creativity for Peace, Part 2

As promised, here is a brief photo journey documenting Creativity for Peace's July 30th fundraiser, with the Bhavana Project prayer flags on exhibit.  Creativity for Peace prepares the next generation of female leaders in Israel and Palestine through art and dialogue.  Learn more about CFP here.

 

Attendees making their own flags...

Thank you to Creativity for Peace and Debby Everett for including our flags in your event!  Thanks to Don Nofte for the photographs.

Creativity for Peace

Bhavana Project Flags 2012.  Photo by Judy Warner

Creativity for Peace is an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico that works with young Israeli and Palestinian women on collaborative leadership and peacemaking through art and dialogue camps. My friend Debby Everett volunteers for the non-profit, and has participated in the Bhavana Project numerous times.  Through her efforts, the third set of the Bhavana Project will be shown at Creativity for Peace's fundraising event this week.  There will be the opportunity for attendees to make their own prayer flags.  All very exciting!

As you may remember, the third set of flags was created around the theme "Reflections on Peace".  Most fitting for this event.  Stay tuned for more details and photos.

Bhavana Project 2010.  Photo by Elizabeth Dailey.

Flags in the Community

Some prayer flags that I came across here and there, either in person (Arlington Garden) or online-

Flags on Wish Trees at Arlington Garden

Flags made by Sacred Threads exhibit attendees.

Photo courtesy Lisa Ellis

More Flags by Sacred Threads exhibit attendees.

Photo courtesy Lisa Ellis

Flags Return from New Mexico

Debby Everett, from Santa Fe New Mexico, has finished her wonderful flag.  She drew inspiration from language ... choosing positive words arranged in colorful circular simplicity.  Thank you for your contribution, Debby!

 

There are 9 more flags to go in completing this set.  Interested in joining us?  We would love to have you be a part of the Bhavana Project.  Learn about participating here.

A Mini Prayer Flag Workshop

Mini Creative Circle Workshop

Ready for an art adventure?  Intrigued by prayer flags?  

Uncover your creative spirit!

Creative process allows us to make new discoveries about ourselves.  Would you like to learn more?  Join in this hands on exploration using simple and fun techniques to create your own prayer/aspiration flag.  This mini intro workshop is the perfect opportunity to try out the process. No experience needed.  Blank flag and materials provided. 

When:         Sunday, July 12, 2015, 1:30 - 3:00pm  

Where:       Culver City
Cost:           $25

 

Space is limited.  For details and to register please contact Linda. 

Cancellation policy: Cancellations up to 14 days prior to the workshop are eligible for a refund minus a 15% non-refundable administration fee.   There are no refunds or credits after 14 days prior to the workshop, however you may designate another to take your place.

Beatha

Excitement!  The flags have returned, after a slight detour, with Judy Warner's beautiful offering.  "Beatha" is Gaelic for 'life' or 'that which sustains'.  Read more about Judy's reflections on the process on her blog.

Beatha by Judy Warner

First Flags of 4th set.  Photo by Judy Warner

Thank you, Judy!  I love the elegant simplicity of your expression.

10 more flags will be added to this set.  The flags will head to Santa Fe next.  Who will follow?  Join us and share your aspiration.

Kindness

Asya Lesly  2008

Beauty and peace are always around us when we give our heart and mind to the present moment.

                           ~Russell Delman




A lovely post today on The Prayer Flag Project blog that speaks of not striving for perfection in creating prayer flags, but rather using them to share our hopes and compassion with the world. And to bring more kindness to the suffering within and without.

Share the kindness.... and I share several previous Bhavana Project prayer flags with you.

Lahar Goldberg's "Peace" 2009