Stand & Expand
Two-Part Program
Where Do I Stand?
First Course:
Come with a Curious mind and a Willing heart to acknowledge the Indigenous ancestors of where you live;
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to connect with your place in the Universe;
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to explore your social justice & worldview; and
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to recognize your personal creative stand / stand for your Self.
Using tailored inquiries, we will Uncover these and illustrate them by tracing our feet (or hands), and using Metacognitive Drawing, painting and/or collaging images to represent our Stands (Stances).
You will need:
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a large piece of watercolor or multimedia paper (14" x 17" suggested minimum size)
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watercolor or acrylic paint in colors you enjoy
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brushes or sponge brushes in a couple of sizes, including a liner brush, and water;
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markers, pens, pencils, crayons or drawing/coloring implements of your choice;
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images or words from magazines (optional);
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Mod Podge, glue stick or gloss medium
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And absolutely NO artistic experience or talent needed!
Second Course:
Expanding Self Awareness
Vital to the development of one's critical
thinking skills is an understanding
of what one already believes.
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How does one know where to go without knowing
where one came from and where one is now?
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Discover hidden belief systems
and how they shape one's
understanding of Self and the Universe.
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This in-depth course facilitates exploration
of one's Standpoint ~ the unique perspective each of us brings to our understanding of our Selves and
our experiences ~ and engenders an evaluation of whether those views continue to serve.
You will need:
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Wrapped canvas, minimum size 16" x 20", suggest square and/or larger canvas
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Acrylic paint in a variety of colors
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An assortment of acrylic brushes, including "scrubby" style, spray bottle, and water;
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Charcoal, pencils or chalk to trace your head in profile
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Masking or other removable tape
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Journal or paper to record observations & reflections
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Images or words from magazines (optional)
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Glue stick or Mod Podge (optional)
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And absolutely NO artistic experience or talent needed!
"Clarity Is Freedom"*
*This phrase is from the work of George Kavassilas, and used with his permission.