Embark on a magical journey of discovery and empowerment with our Gilding Intentions: Creative Workshop for Students specially crafted for kids of fundamental and teenagers of secondary school, by Seed of Believe Nomad Atelier.
In this interactive workshop, children will delve into the fascinating world of Focus, Nurturance, Intention, and Awareness, learning valuable concepts that will empower them in their everyday lives.
What students Will Learn:
Besides learning “gilding on canvas” techniques, we will embarque on concepts that are essencial to this workshop proposal:
Concepts
Focus and Nurturance: Students will discover how everything they consume – from what they watch and listen to, to what they choose to learn and focus on – serves as nourishment for their minds and souls. Through engaging discussions and activities, they will understand the importance of nurturing their thoughts and focusing their attention on positive and enriching experiences.
Intention and Transformation: Through the exploration of powerful symbols like the flame, seed, cocoon, and heart, students will learn about the concept of transformation. They’ll understand how life is constantly changing and evolving, and how they can play an active role in shaping their own journeys through focused intention and positive thinking.
Awareness and Mindfulness: In a fun and dynamic setting, students will be introduced to the concept of awareness and mindfulness. They’ll learn simple yet effective techniques to stay present and mindful in their daily lives, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Symbols of Transformation
Life is all about transformation, we are changing all the time and we can put our focus and intentions in changing for the better, for making our dreams come true, so the drawings that I repeatedly use are symbols of transformation:
The flame: simbol of transformation of matter, but also the “digestive flame”, so of what we nurture ourselves, and the power of digestion inside of us that makes nurturance happens
The cocoon or chrysalis: another symbol of total transformation, where the caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it also symbolises that we humans also sometimes enter in symbolic cocoon phases in life, to change something inside and come out better, and the more conscious we are about those phases, the better we come out of it.
The seed: master symbol of transformation, the seed is the great representation how a small little thing like an intention can become something greater than we ever thought
The heart: symbolizes love, because, without love, none of those transformations make sense, love is what put life together, what heals, what makes life makes sense, love in a greater sense.
Power of positive thinking
Positive affirmations with intention is a core part of this art project, here the facilitator will explain about what is affirmations and the science behind positive affirmations, bringing scientific references too.
And students are invited to propose other transformation symbols if they wish. After this first class, we we started with a small 2 minutes meditation, and I present the concepts and how my art research works, we can have some debate and questions and answer session and we go to the first atelier activity, drawing those symbols in paper, to later decide which one will go to the canvas, where we will draw with acrylic pen and gild with zinc-copper metal leaf.
Interactive Activities:
Engaging Discussions: Students will participate in lively discussions and interactive activities to deepen their understanding of the workshop’s key concepts.
Symbol Exploration: Students will have the opportunity to explore and discuss powerful symbols such as the flame, seed, cocoon, and heart, connecting them to real-life experiences and transformations.
Dynamic Learning: Through dynamic activities and games, students will actively engage with the workshop’s concepts, through conversations about what the concepts they have learned, ensuring a fun and memorable learning experience.
Gilding and drawing on canvas with acrylic pen and imitation gold metal leaf (zinc + copper)
Workshop Step-by-step:
Mindful Beginnings: The workshop will kick off with a soothing 3-minute meditation session, setting a calm and focused tone for the exploration ahead.
Join us for an unforgettable journey of discovery, creativity, and empowerment! Empower your child to embrace positive thinking, focus their intentions, and navigate life’s transformations with confidence and joy.
Duration: This workshop is designed for two sessions, each lasting two hours aproximatly.
Age Group: Suitable for students of all ages.
What students will get in the end:
- one gilded canvas with a symbol and a positive affirmation that they will chose and learn how to make
- One certificate of participation in the workshop
- A printed material with the content of the workshop in an envelope.
Book Now: Contact us to book this enriching workshop for your school or organization. Limited spots available!