Wisdom of the Nest

An Immersive Art Experience

September 13-14, 2024

Main & Madison Cafe, Franklin, Indiana

$225 per person

NOW: $50 per person

Thanks to a grant - which will be announced soon - the workshop fee has been reduced.

Franklin, Indiana-based artist, author and therapist Beth Johnson will teach you some basic painting skills - helping you discover that there is true creativity within you. The retreat allows you to explore and find your path to creativity. It is easy to do and fun to experience.

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How to Register

You can sign up by filling out our form. We will then send you an invoice link to pay your fee securely online. Our event is limited to 15 participants, so please register asap. If you are unable to get into the workshop, we will place you on a waiting list for our next event.

 

About Our Retreat

What is the Wisdom of the Nest?

Wisdom of the Nest 2It is from the broken fragments of past disappointments, sorrows,and losses that we collect the pieces to create a nest strong enough to hold and shelter the dreams and hopes of our future.

 

What this Wisdom of the Nest means to me and that I hope to create for others:

  • Create a personal experience that allows for people to slow down and deepen into the quiet of the process of art-making.

  • Observe the process of transformation within their own lives.

  • Allow for all parts of transformation to be understood and welcomed as life experience.

  • Create a Painting Practice in one’s own life.
When and Where is the Retreat?
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Friday, September 13
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Arête Purpose Office
48 West Madison, Franklin, IN 46131

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Saturday, September 14
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art Retreat (lunch included)
Main & Madison Market Café
100 North Main, Franklin, IN 46131

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Saturday, September 14
2 to 3:30 p.m.
A conversation about your piece.
Arête Purpose Office

What Does the Course Contain?

Wisdom of the Nest 1Module 1
Welcome to color and design--made easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy.

 

Module 2: Hierophany
Creating sacred space within and without.

 

Module 3: Your Journal
Creating a Companion along the way.

 

Module 4
Your Canvas: Reflections of your inner artist.

 

Module 5
The Adventure: Creating your nest.

 

Module 6
Unfinished but Complete: Notes from your Inner Wise One.

What is Included in My Fee?

You get lots of great stuff.

 

Supplies Provided

  • Paints (red, yellow, red, white, black and green)
  • Brushes
  • Canvas
  • Other stuff to borrow from Beth including stencils, papers, Posca acrylic pens and other art supplies
  • Mark making tools

Feel free to bring whatever you might want specifically. These items may include pastels, color pencils, inks, specific paint colors, and whatever you want to include!

 

Food

  • Friday evening snacks and drinks
  • Saturday lunch and drinks
  • Saturday afternoon drinks
Do I Need to Know How to Paint?
Beth WisdomNo Painting Experience Necessary!

If you have never expressed yourself on canvas, this is a great opportunity for you! This course lets you see how much you know about painting without having painted. Beth will teach you some basic skills and you will discover that there is true creativity within you. The course allows you to explore and find your path to creativity. It is easy to do, and fun to experience.

About

Beth Johnson, LMFT, LCSW

Beth integrates your Knowledge with your Experience to achieve an Awareness of what's possible in your life and career. She uses her talents and skills as an artist, writer and therapist to help people and groups recognize their purpose and achieve their success. Her artwork is featured in our Arete Purpose office and throughout our website

MEET THE ARTIST
Beth Johnson LMFT, LCSW l Arête Purpose Consulting