Jill Segal's Newsletter

Summer 2010

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Greetings Friends,

I hope you are enjoying the warm, long summer days and taking time, to take in and appreciate the natural beauty that is all around. Have you had the opportunity to be still and to really see the magnificence of a flower or the myriad of greens and textures expertly painted, by "Mother Nature"?

Opportunities for creative inspiration and gratitude abound, if we would only take time to be still and observe.

“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders” Lao Tzu

As Georgia O’Keefe said “Nobody sees a flower—really—it is SO small – we haven’t time—and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.”

I am including some of the scenes of inspiration that I have come across so far this summer. What joy!!!

Summer Workshop News

One of the highlights of my summer was teaching the course, Collage and Acrylic Explorations at the Haliburton School of the Arts. Once again, my class was filled with 17 wonderful, enthusiastic, inspiring participants and we had so much fun and shared so many things from discussions on creativity, to an abundance of intriguing "stuff" that could be used as collage. (Never throw anything out; it may be a wonderful addition to your collage work).

The Haliburton School of the Arts is a fantastic facility, offering all kinds of interesting creative courses in all the arts. It is a hive of creative energy for six weeks during the summer. Everyone who attends finds the courses and environment fun filled and stimulating: www.HaliburtonSchoolofTheArts.ca

I will be teaching a similar program at my studio this fall.

Fall Classes & Workshops Schedule

Session 1

A ) CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH ACRYLIC AND COLLAGE (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)

Date: September 30 – November 4, 2010 (6 classes)
Extra make-up class Nov 11
Time: Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $210
Location: My studio

In this course we will explore creative expression, using acrylic (Fluid and heavy body) and collage. Teaching by demonstration, discussion, individual attention and critique.  Alternate weeks may be an independent study session, following on from the previous week’s assignment. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their own projects if they want to.

Creativity, fun, uniqueness and personal expression will be emphasized.

B) BEGINNERS CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH FLUID ACRYLIC

 Date: September 29 – November 3, 2010 (6 classes) Extra make-up class Nov 10
 Time:Wednesdays  1:00pm –4:00pm
 Fee: $210
 Location: My studio

Have you always wanted to try your hand at creative expression, in a funfilled, non judgmental environment? This is the course for you. We will explore creative expression and learn how to use fluid acrylic paints, watercolour crayons, and collage. You will have fun expressing your creative self with vibrant fluid acrylics and you will learn methods and techniques using acrylic paints and acrylic products, watercolour crayons and collage that will start you on an exciting journey of discovery.

Session 2

C) CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH ACRYLIC AND COLLAGE (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED) CONTINUED.

Date: November 18 –December 9, 2010 (4 classes).
Extra make-up class Dec 16.
Time: Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $140
Location: My studio

D) BEGINNERS CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH FLUID ACRYLIC  CONTINUED

Date: November 17 – December 8 2010 (4 classes).
Extra make-up class Dec 15.
Time: Wednesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $140
Location: My studio

In this exciting process oriented course you will learn to combine collage materials and acrylic paint as a means of personal visual expression and distinct visual vocabulary. With a creative spirit, you will be encouraged to explore and experiment with new concepts and ideas,  using magazines, old paintings, oriental and stained papers, found objects, photographs, fabric, fibres, acrylic paint and anything else that you would like to adhere to your support surface. Composition and design principles will be addressed. You will benefit from individual attention and group dialogue. Personal creative expression and uniqueness will be encouraged.

E) CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH YOGA AND ART

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Fee: $70 plus material fee of $15 if you don’t have your own supplies.
Location: My studio

In this workshop, you will be introduced to Gentle Kripalu Yoga, which facilitates relaxation, connection to your body and self compassion. It calms the mind and allows you to connect with your authentic Creative Self.  From this “Centred Place” you will have the opportunity to explore your creativity, and reconnect with the joy of self expression, in a funfilled, non-judgemental environment, using acrylic paint, oil-pastels and watercolour crayons.

F) WATERMEDIA AND COLLAGE WORKSHOP At THE JAPANESE PAPER PLACE www.japanesepaperplace.com

Date: November, 2010 (check www.japanesepaperplace.com) for date and registration.

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Please contact me at Jill@jillsegal.com or 905-731-3834 if you are interested in any of these classes.

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Enjoy the rest of the summer and your painting journeys. Remember to take the time to be still and observe.

“Look down at your feet, there is a whole world to see there” ~Edward Betts ~

Please contact me if you require any further information,

Happy summer,

Jill Segal

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