January "Just Imagine" Class

 

I know some of you are still thinking about it-wondering if now is the time. Let me encourage you to try it. Don't let fear, apprehension, or the past stand in the way. Give yourself permission to explore something new. A new year is among us. It's time to look forward-to imagine what could be. For more information about the January/February class, look HERE. I have just a couple spots left for the Thursday night class. Contact me (melynda@melyndavanzee.com) by today (Dec. 28) or tomorrow (Dec. 29) if you want a spot.

Christmas Prep and Reflection

 

The tree is up. It is joining me in the studio this year and loaded with ornaments from the past- Christmas ornaments I made as a child, ornaments I received during my classroom teaching years, "Your first home", "Baby's 1st Christmas" and our snow baby section. My son and I had had a walk down memory lane while decorating it together-a chance to stop and reflect and remember.

 

 The Christmas exchange cookies have been baked.

And wrapped.

 

And delivered to friends.

(Many of the cookies we received have already disappeared.)

 

 I wrapped some handmade gifts in brown paper packages this morning and made a grocery list.

The holidays are here and I'm soaking it in. Remembering the past, looking forward to the future and committed to taking my time this year to treasure the gifts that are here-so many treasures to be unwrapped that have nothing to do with rushing to the store, but everything to do with those I love. 

Peace and joy to you as you celebrate and remember this holiday season.

I will Create from my Heart

"I Will Create From My Heart" Just Imagine class

We have just completed the first "Just Imagine" class group here in the studio. Our last class was Tuesday night where we talked about authenticity in our work and painted an "I will Create from my Heart" canvas.

We had such an amazing time together painting, discussing and learning about our creative journey. I'm so going to miss having these creative and imaginative and deep women in my studio each week.  I can't wait to see what the next steps in their creative journey will be like-there is so much more ahead!

Registration Will Begin Thursday, December 15

for January/February 2012 Sessions of Just Imagine 

I would love to have you join us here in the studio for "Just Imagine", a six week day or evening course, where you will make art as a pathway for your own creative transformation and personal growth. I only take 4 students per class so I recommend you sign up soon to guarantee you don't miss out. Register for "Just Imagine" by calling the studio at 641-628-9497 or email at melynda@melyndavanzee.com. Registration begins Thursday, December 15, 2011. Registration is on a "first come, first serve basis" and will close on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Payment due Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Minimum class size must be met for classes to held.

"I was looking for help in getting over a "rut" I've been in. Melynda has helped me tap into helpful exercises to overcome my creative block. The class is in depth and open, all at the same time. I highly recommend this class! Fun, too!" Lisa Davis-Kovarik 

"Definitely take this! It makes you think about a lot of different areas and have those 'Oh! I get it!' moments! This is an awesome class. I suggest it to every artsy person!!!! even if you're not, you will love it!!" Jill Edwards 

"Just Imagine" Class Times 

Day Class
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Awareness
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Identity
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Process
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Imagination
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Resistance & Attacks
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Authenticity

Evening Class 
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Awareness
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Identity
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Process
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Imagination
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Resistance & Attacks
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Authenticity

Just Imagine Class

Art is a way of knowing about our journey.

In “Just Imagine” class we are painting our journey-

using color, line, shape to give presence to the paths that we have walked.

We are experimenting with new tools and playing with paint.

We are acknowledging that creative renewal doesn’t happen in a linear way...

it circles around, meanders in and out and ebbs and flows as our life unfolds.

We are taking the time for a good, hard look at what is really affecting our creative path.

We are doing the deep work to prepare us to walk into whatever the future holds.  

We are adding sparkle.

We are painting bigger than we dreamed possible.

We are creating art journal pages that chronicle our creative path.

We are facing what is and looking forward to what is to come.

We are sparking our imagination and doing it all in full color!