Eco Art: Backyard Bliss
These classes demonstrate how any ordinary backyard can provide relaxation, bliss and creative inspiration as well as provide a multitude of other therapeutic benefits.
Fun one-on-one weekly classes are tailored to your needs aiming to fulfill participants personal intent and build confidence and self-esteem with creative expression through Eco-Art activities. Classes are created with focus on the student's personal intent; this may be anything such as a need of greater relaxation, harmony and balance, address personal issues or to learn to allow creativity to flow and play with art materials.
You will be guided to explore sensorial connections (Natural Attractions) in Nature by a qualified facilitator providing a nurturing and supportive environment conducive to inspirational flow and creative expression. You may submit your artwork and comments on our Participants sharing page where we have an extensive gallery of artwork. Some examples may be seen on our Gallery page.
Fun one-on-one weekly classes are tailored to your needs aiming to fulfill participants personal intent and build confidence and self-esteem with creative expression through Eco-Art activities. Classes are created with focus on the student's personal intent; this may be anything such as a need of greater relaxation, harmony and balance, address personal issues or to learn to allow creativity to flow and play with art materials.
You will be guided to explore sensorial connections (Natural Attractions) in Nature by a qualified facilitator providing a nurturing and supportive environment conducive to inspirational flow and creative expression. You may submit your artwork and comments on our Participants sharing page where we have an extensive gallery of artwork. Some examples may be seen on our Gallery page.
Day/Time: Day and time TBA. Weekly classes operate within the Victorian public school term (Usually 10 weeks)
TIme: 90 mins
Suitability: Adults and adolescents
Location: Any ordinary backyard. Yours or mine! Melbourne, Australia. Glen Eira district and surrounds.
Fee: $50 per class payable on the day (Cash or cheque)
Inclusions: Basic materials are provided. A3 Visual Art Diary with sign up of Backyard Bliss Program (1 Term +) Materials include: use of pastels, clay, pencils, crayons, chalk, charcoal, water-colour pencils & paints, photography, plants & natural mixed-media, found & recycled objects. Parties of 4 or more
Exclusions: Location considerations/travel time ($30 extra for up to 1 hr travel time)
Facilitator: Deborah Punton
Methods used include: Applied Ecopsychology (Natural Attractions), horticultural activities, art techniques, play, mindfulness and visualization.
Register: Here
TIme: 90 mins
Suitability: Adults and adolescents
Location: Any ordinary backyard. Yours or mine! Melbourne, Australia. Glen Eira district and surrounds.
Fee: $50 per class payable on the day (Cash or cheque)
Inclusions: Basic materials are provided. A3 Visual Art Diary with sign up of Backyard Bliss Program (1 Term +) Materials include: use of pastels, clay, pencils, crayons, chalk, charcoal, water-colour pencils & paints, photography, plants & natural mixed-media, found & recycled objects. Parties of 4 or more
Exclusions: Location considerations/travel time ($30 extra for up to 1 hr travel time)
Facilitator: Deborah Punton
Methods used include: Applied Ecopsychology (Natural Attractions), horticultural activities, art techniques, play, mindfulness and visualization.
Register: Here
"My 13 year old daughter has attended Deb's Nature Art Workshops for the last term. In that short time, Deb has managed to create a warm, calm and reassuring environment in which my daughter can relax, enjoy nature, take some artistic risks and learn about the detail she can find in nature as well as in her own work. The lessons always seem to go too quickly for both teacher & pupil which is always a good sign. This is a such a unique learning experience and one that would be hard to replicate without someone who has as much of an appreciation and respect for nature as Deb does. Highly recommend these workshops on a regular or holiday basis and am happy to discuss with anyone thinking of joining." (Deb. Melbourne. April 2015)
Eco Art: Backyard Bliss Terms
Disclaimer
- The first session is a trial. You choose to sign up for at least a term and your tailored program direction and intent is ascertained during this session.
- Please call to give notice of cancellation of class: Participants will be offered a makeup class in case of illness. Discontinuing sessions: please provide 1 months notice.
- Mobile phone must be silent and unobtrusive through-out session
- Fruit, herbal tea and water will be offered as refreshments. Please consume other food prior to session and notify of any allergies.
- Holiday workshops may be offered as optional extras with current participants having priority offers along with 'Friends of Greensong'
Disclaimer
- Please be aware that results vary from individual to individual according to their intentions and requirements.
- We emphasise that Nature is the teacher and we are the facilitators. Under our care, each individual uses their own senses, experiences and perceptions to explore in a non-judgemental environment.
- Individuals are respected for their personal choices within their own journey and sharing with confidentiality is guaranteed. (Exception: Cases where prior consent is given in writing for sharing experiences for education/website purposes)
- Respectful, open and honest communication is given and expected in return for further progress and to tailor sessions to suit individual client needs.
- It is suggested participants continue any regular treatments and medications you currently are receiving in conjunction with our programs and workshops.
This artwork was created in a collaborative exercise from a Backyard Bliss session.
