- Expressive Journaling: Writing and Creating From Your True Self - Lynne Fairchild
Expressive Journaling is a way of accessing your true self. It's not about art, it's about self expression. Our emphasis will be on short, timed, energetic bursts of journaling, using pasted images, doodling, and writing, without a lot of discussion. To see pictures of Expressive Journaling pages, go to this page on my blog: http://www.reinventionrevolution.com/expressive-journaling-writing-and-creating-from-your-true-self/
You'll be journaling about: what matters most to you, your life journey, your dreams, passions, and intentions I'll give you questions and prompts that will get your true voice out onto the page. Bring the following materials to group: An unlined journal, any size that feels good to you. I find that spiral bound works best for me, because it lies flat (easier to paste in images), but that's just my preference. Lots of stuff/Images/ephemera to use in your journal, for example: images from magazines, colored/patterned papers and tissue paper, old maps, ticket stubs, train tickets, receipts, wallpaper........anything that appeals to you that will put color and energy on your pages. I recommend that you start collecting this stuff now. A set of at least 20 colored markers, like the cheapo ones, Crayola Washable Markers Super Tips (these come in 20 or 50 and are available at Hobby Lobby, Target, WalMart, and probably your office supply store). Pens that you like to write with (plain ol' Bic ball point pens work great). 4 or 5 glue sticks, anything permanent, scissors
Lynne Fairchild journals daily, and is a Professional Certified Life Coach who has led many morning groups. - Sing Your Heart Out (and In!) - Julie Austin
Join us for singing together each morning at camp. We'll learn some vocal warm ups, how to support our voices and increase our vocal range. We'll sing songs, chants, rounds and part songs, maybe even a little bit of vocal improvisation! Bring a recording device if you want and the songbook "Rise Up Singing" (Amazon) could come in handy, too.
Julie has been involved in community singing with adults, children and inner children since she was a child. She currently does concerts and presentations nationally and loves to get people singing. Julie sings weekly in three groups in - Improv - Len Proctor
Get in touch with the intuitive fun-loving side of yourself. You will be engaged and challenged intellectually, creatively, and emotionally. We will work together as a group, learning how to create improvisational theater by playing interesting games and doing fun exercises. No experience required. Sessions will be very informal and the challenge level of the exercises will be adjusted to match your comfort and skill level. This is not about being clever or witty; it is about being natural and authentic, and being in the now. It is about learning to enjoy sharing the real you with others. Learning to do theatrical improvisation empowers important life skills such as deep listening and connecting, clearer communication, fuller emotional expression, and more confidence and openness in public.
Len has retired from a long career in academic medicine, and has been caught up in the passion of Improvisational Theater. He has taken Improvisational Theater and Acting classes in - I Am An Artist- Harold Goldfus
Ever think about drawing? Wonder about what it's like to be an artist? Whatever your skill level is, it's good enough to express your creative self upon the the page. Be courageous and accept yourself as an artist for five days. Commit to drawing daily, both in group and out, in an environment where group members encourage, inspire, and learn from each other. Open to beginners, who just want to try drawing, and more experienced artists, who want to reconnect with their passion for drawing.
Bring these materials to group:
An 8.5" x 11" (or larger) sketchbook with a minimum of 70 pages.
Non-erasable art media such as watercolor markers, pastels, ink pens.
You need to be able to easily transport your materials because we move around. Bring anything else you want beyond that.
Harold Goldfus is an experienced group leader, who has led a drawing group at camp for seven years, and a committed artist, who draws daily.
His artwork may be viewed at : http://web.mac.com/haroldgolfus - Releasing the past, Living in the Moment, and Accepting Love - William Watson
Using a shamanic technique, we will release the past all at once, like a snake sheds it's skin. We will practice living in the moment all week, not just in group. Each person will have the opportunity to receive the love and attention of the whole group - a unique and wonderful experience!
William Watson has been a student of metaphysics & healing since 1967. He is a graduate of Infinity Institute in Hypnoanalysis, a 2nd degree Reiki healer, and has led a morning group at UU camps 9 times. - Making Mosaic Stained Glass Pictures - Don Spencer
We will make an 11x14 glass on glass panel. We will learn basic techniques of cutting and breaking glass, and some ideas of design. No Soldering, no lead! This way of working with stained glass leaves more room for improvising and creativity than traditional leaded glass. I will provide glass and tools for us to use, bring your ideas and I will bring choices in art work. You can bring your own designs, and even work in a different size, if you O.K. it with me first. Folks can consider doing 3 dimensional projects also, like candle holders or lamp shades, or flat panels of different shapes on wood; you would need to bring your base piece in the shape you want. If you are planning on doing your own design please send it to me before camp so I can advise on its suitability. Contact me if you have questions or non-glass materials you want to bring and incorporate. donspencer43@hotmail.com
There is a $15 material cost.
Don trained with the master, Khaim Pinkhasik and has been doing this art form for 14 years.
You can see Don's art at donspencerartglass.com. - Mortality - Carol Hughes
Some of us are thinking about this more frequently than we were ten years ago. Maybe those who are would like to talk about our concerns and fears, as well as how knowing that life ends gives deep meaning to how we are using our time. This group will be for people to explore where they are with this subject. (It will not be just a "gloomy" discussion.)
Carol Hughes is a licensed professional clinical counselor in private practice, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She holds a Master's degree in counseling and has nineteen years' experience leading groups. - Author's Boot Camp - Jeanne Ballew
Write a book at camp - Seriously!
Do you have a secret book in you that you're longing to write but haven't because it feels so daunting? In this workshop, we use a powerful book coaching process that will leave you with a rough draft of your entire manuscript by the end of camp.
You will complete the following:
Identify readership
Define purpose
Determine objectives
Discover ideal structure and tone
Create chapters
Develop outline for each chapter with key sentences
Write rough draft for each chapter
This workshop is for non-fiction books only. You will need to bring your own laptop and printer, as well as your Resource Pile. This includes any and all materials you have been gathering over the years related to writing this book. These materials might include the following: articles on the topic, journal entries, books, CDs, videos, or even mementos related to your interest in the topic.
First Assignment: To help prepare you for Author's Boot Camp, determine the topic you want to write on and then make a field trip to your local bookstores. Ask a clerk, Where would I find a book on . . .? In other words, describe your own dream book to the best of your ability and see where he or she leads you. Study those books so that you can familiarize yourself with your competition. Ask yourself, What makes my book different? Unique? Who would want to read it and why? Take notes. Review the table of contents. Note the cover art and the feel and look of the book. Discover what you like and why. Make a list of each book that is even remotely like the book you want to write and jot down the title, price, publisher, and year of publication.
Professional book coach and editor Jeannie Ballew, owner of Edit Prose, has been guiding writers through this dynamic, effective process for nearly ten years and has helped numerous writers get published. With a BA in Honors English and an MA in teaching English, she has been teaching writing for over 20 years. She is also a writer and is currently at work on her third young adult novel. Feel free to ask Jeannie questions before signing up: editprose@provide.net You might also like to peruse her website: www.editpros.com - Daily Practice - Susan Baggarly & Ed Saunders
Wouldn't it be great to have a daily practice? We all seem to want it, but how many of us are doing it? Oh, we know the reasons why: No time, nobody to do it with, too many choices..OK, here's your chance! No time? You have all morning, every day this week. Nobody to do it with? You'll have a whole group of fellow travelers. Too many choices? Here's a chance to experience some possibilities: Every morning we will have sessions of Meditation, Yoga, and Qi Gong -- PLUS a chance to roll your own (alone or in groups): Walk, Journal, Exercise, Pray, Swim, Drum, Write Poetry, Sunbathe -
Spirit Dolls - Steve Mandell and Rita Rousseau
What's a spirit doll you say? Spirit dolls have names like the "spirit of abundance" or the "spirit of infinite possibilities", "the keeper of women's wisdom", "spirit of the nest builders" the "trickster spirit" or "the spirit of the Pierrot ( clown spirit ) We would supply most of the building materials for making them and some of the decorative articles needed to make the designs. Also, some decorative items can be scavenged from the natural environment around camp ( sticks, leaves, plants,) Please feel free to bring any decorative or structural items you may wish to incorporate into the design and assembly of your spirit doll. There will be a $25 materials fee.
