Spent some time with a great group in the Yarra Valley today. The family focused activity provided by Right Side Up was to create a collage of "My perfect world".
Participants (parents and kids) were given 15 minutes to flip through magazines and find images or words that symbolised their perfect world. Then a further half hour to cut and paste, write, or draw as needed to create their own collage poster. On completion of their posters, each participant held up their poster to share the elements of their perfect world.
A brief discussion on how realistic their perfect world was, and what they could do to include elements of their perfect world into their lives now, helped participants further explore their creative expressions.
I am woman - see me draw!
Right Side Up presented a hands on art session during a women's conference in Sydney on August 13. The aim was for each participant to create an artwork that symbolised their source of strength as a woman in leadership.
A guided meditation helped the women relax and focus on their source of strength. They were then invited to create their own intuitive artwork using a selection of art materials provided. Once completed, those that wanted to shared with a partner about their artwork.
This was a large group, so the dynamics were slightly different than in the preferred smaller group settings RSU usually facilitates. However, participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to get creative and think about themselves in a different way. The conference mainly consisted of lecture style presentations, so the opportunity to work with heart stuff instead of head stuff was reportedly a welcome relief for many.
A guided meditation helped the women relax and focus on their source of strength. They were then invited to create their own intuitive artwork using a selection of art materials provided. Once completed, those that wanted to shared with a partner about their artwork.
This was a large group, so the dynamics were slightly different than in the preferred smaller group settings RSU usually facilitates. However, participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to get creative and think about themselves in a different way. The conference mainly consisted of lecture style presentations, so the opportunity to work with heart stuff instead of head stuff was reportedly a welcome relief for many.
Wholistic workplace?
A call for Aussie companies to improve the spiritual health of their workplaces came from an unusual source this week. According to a report in the Herald Sun, ANZ CEO John McFarlane says companies should recognise and foster the spiritual dimensions of their operations. "We've got to think about the spiritual health of corporations, not just their financial health," he says. "People should be able to bring their whole lives to work and not just act as employees. It's a new world in the 21st century - a more spiritual one."
If you'd like to explore ways your company can thrive by nurturing employee spirituality and creativity, contact RSU by email to discuss a tailor-made program.
If you'd like to explore ways your company can thrive by nurturing employee spirituality and creativity, contact RSU by email to discuss a tailor-made program.
Community creations
A weekend workshop in Maitland, NSW, provided participants with a space to explore community and creativity. A morning session included a multi-sensory teaching session which featured bread sculpting, multi-media presentations, and group interactivity. The afternoon session encouraged participants to get hands on and create their own individual artworks. The day ended with all hands on deck to create a group mural (pictured).
About
Right Side Up is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
However, group workshops and creativity classes are portable and have been presented in:
Sydney, NSW
Maitland, NSW
Morisset, NSW
Yarra Valley, VIC
Wantirna, VIC
Raymond Island, VIC
Marysville, VIC
and project facilitation in Auckland, New Zealand.
Individual sessions are held in the studio, or online via email/skype.
Corporate conference workshops have been facilitated for:
Council of Gamblers Help
Australasian Conference Association
Classes have been held at:
Community College East Gippsland
Buchan Neighbourhood House
Private studio
Kellie Hancock is a creativity coach and consultant who empowers individuals, community and corporate groups to think outside the square and achieve their full potential. With training as a transpersonal art therapist, experience as a creative director for community gatherings, conference workshop presenter, and transpersonal art class tutor, Kellie provides a unique creative service to help you achieve personal and professional success.
Email RSU
However, group workshops and creativity classes are portable and have been presented in:
Sydney, NSW
Maitland, NSW
Morisset, NSW
Yarra Valley, VIC
Wantirna, VIC
Raymond Island, VIC
Marysville, VIC
and project facilitation in Auckland, New Zealand.
Individual sessions are held in the studio, or online via email/skype.
Corporate conference workshops have been facilitated for:
Council of Gamblers Help
Australasian Conference Association
Classes have been held at:
Community College East Gippsland
Buchan Neighbourhood House
Private studio
Kellie Hancock is a creativity coach and consultant who empowers individuals, community and corporate groups to think outside the square and achieve their full potential. With training as a transpersonal art therapist, experience as a creative director for community gatherings, conference workshop presenter, and transpersonal art class tutor, Kellie provides a unique creative service to help you achieve personal and professional success.
Email RSU
