"Everything we need to know already exists within us"
Courses & Retreats Exploring The Oneness Of Things
Australia, International and Online Learning with Stephanie June Ellis & Kin
Draw, Paint & Contemplate
~ The Tree Of Life ~
Three Day Course
19/20/21 December
Location ~ School Of Sacred Art ~ The Church, Clunes NSW
Friday 19th December
– Fractals In Nature ~
Note ~ Fridays class may be attended as a day class
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Explore The Divine Proportion and Fractal Networks
through the Hilbert Curve and Sierpinski method
to describe infinite and finite space.
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Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December
– Creativity & The Power of Myth ~
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Tree of Life is a recurring motif in many arts and contain deep symbolism, being embodiments of celestial and vital energies. The Celts believed trees were their ancestors, the gatekeepers to the Otherworld. The Persian layered symmetrical Meditation Tree alludes to the stages of Sufism. Through the practice of meditative remembrance (dhikr) the Sufi experiences Divine Love and basks in the shade of the Tree of Life. In India, the stylisations are many and specific to each craft.
As many trees are represented, from the real to the mythical, from the ashwattha to the kalpataru, the divine tree that grants wishes. Some ancient Indian texts look at creation itself as a tree. But even without the complex layers of symbolism, it is always heartening to see this motif. The tree, whatever else it is, is a giver of life. A beautiful thing to be celebrated and give gratitude for.
In this weekend workshop, Artist Stephanie June Ellis will gently guide you through sacred trees from around the world including The Bodhi Tree, The Meditation Tree and The Fiddle Box Tree , known in Australia as The Directions Tree.
You will learn an array of simple yet effective techniques to create your very own Tree Of Life.
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~ Students will learn an array of effective techniques including ~
Biomorphic and geometric drawing
Abstract Botanical Motifs
Painting with natural pigments
The Golden Arc Composition
All materials are provided
Includes 6 hours of recording available for playback anytime
Bookings are absolutely essential
~ Investment ~
Full Three Day Course $500
Friday Day Pass ~ $150
Weekend Course ~ $350
* Optional ~ Lovingly prepared organic vegetarian lunch $25
Limited places ~ Deposits available to reserve your seat
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~ Testimonial ~
" I highly recommend joining class with Stephanie.
A very inspiring teacher and a satisfying weekend drawing and painting.
I loved the natural ochre and Indigo paints. Thankyou Stephanie."
~ Jean Marie Bellingen Class March 2023
