Visual Journaling & CG Jung's Red Book Workshop

Death & Transformation-Friday Oct 4,1pm-5pm

“We need the coldness of death to see clearly. Life wants to live and to die, to begin and to end. You are not forced to live eternally, but you can also die, since there is a will in you for both. Life and death must strike a balance in your existence.” Jung, The Red Book, p. 274

In this next workshop at Windows to The Soul Art Studio we explore Death and Transformation.

In Mexico the layer of flesh is easily dropped to reveal the skeleton underneath, which is celebrated in art forms, ritual, and colorful fun at this time of year. 

We have entered into Fall and approach Samhein, Dia de los Muertos, when the veils thin and the Underworld becomes visible. Souls of the departed come to visit; we can commune with the other side.

The journey into darkness is by no means a negative experience. In fact, by plunging ‘into the depths of millennia’ Jung entered ‘a truly magnificent night’ where the ‘phoenix’ within could ascend and rise. Death being the portal to transformation.

For Jung life and death are the completion of our existence, that which gives balance. “ If I accept death, then my tree greens, since dying increases life. If I plunge into the death encompassing the world, then my buds break open. How much our life needs death!” The Red Book p. 274

Altar for Marcia Dworkin:

We will also honor the memory of Marcia Dworkin, fellow artist and creative spirit, by making a small outdoor ephemeral altar. If you wish bring a flower or seed candle or sweet. May her soul be at peace.

Setting: a beautiful country abode with a well-stocked art studio. Environment: great conversation and silence to nurture our hands so they may express their inherent intelligence. Art process: paint and collage, movement and meditation, play and contemplation. Current students add yet another page to their visual journals while new students may enjoy the pleasure of starting a visual journal. Cost: 400 pesos. Includes: all materials, tea and snacks. Bring: an art journal to work in (papers and pages available)

Register: with Rebecca at mexrebe@yahoo.com or via Facebook

or call 044 415 107 6488 Mex cel please leave message

USA # Vonage 505 205 1316

 

Kindle a Light of Gratitude

Kindle a Light: Visual Journaling & CG Jung

Friday, November 23rd, 12noon-3:30 pm

San Miguel de Allende, Windows the the Soul Art Studios

$300 pesos; bring a journal: all other materials provided.

 CG Jung wrote in his autobiography: 
"As far as we can discern, the sole 
purpose of human existence is to
 kindle a light in the darkness of mere being. "
In this Visual Journaling workshop we will collage, write, paint, draw our way into an exploration of what kindles that light that Jung spoke of. Your journal pages will focus on the higher Self archetype, the impulse to wholeness and connection; and we will evoke gratitude with contemplation, conversation, and art-making, and a nice cup of tea.
$300 pesos; bring your visual journal or sketchbook, all other materials included.
At Windows to the Soul Art Studios in Colonia San Antonio.
contact Rebecca Peterson for registration and directions;
mexrebe@yahoo.com or local # 154 7010

Flowing into this fall season, we prepare for the Underworld time of hibernation, connection with the silent darkness, Samhain, Todos Santos, All Hallow's Eve...the liminal moment when the veil lifts and we deeply connect with our roots, with our ancestors, and with Soul's riches that lie therein. 
In recognition of this time of year, Windows to the Soul Art Studios presents a series of workshops and classes. You are invited to peruse these offerings and join us in making art, in creative process deepening your connections to Psyche...

Saturday October 20th, Mayan Dreamspell Calendar with Edna Zambrano, 9:30 am – 6 pm. Access the natural flow of time as understood by the ancient Maya, gaining intuition, flow, and creativity as you make contact with the cycles of the planet and become more aware of synchronicities. Edna will guide students using art materials, movement, and writing in a creative and fun process. $800 pesos, bring your own lunch; snacks & tea provided as well as all art materials and handouts. You may want to contact Edna to have your chart done!

October 19th & 26th, noon-3:30 pm. Visual Journaling & CG Jung's Red Book led by Rebecca Peterson, two Fridays of exploration of Underworld themes in the Red Book and elsewhere in Jung's work; the abyss as symbol for entrance to this realm of Psyche. Collage, writing prompts, and conversation about the implications of Jung's work in our personal lives and for the anima mundi, the soul of the world.  $300 pesos, bring a journal or sketchbook, all other materials provided.


 Monday November 5^th 1-4 pm. Learn to express and dialogue with with your inner world in SoulCollage(c) with Patricia Mahan. Create your personal "deck" of cards which will give you insight into archetypes, animal guides, personas, which give flavor and detail to our selves. More info about this process at http://www.soulcollage.com/

And returning again to lead a Creating Mandalas one day workshop Friday November 9th with Phil Roger, artist and meditation teacher/guide.  Phil's teaching will be informed by Jung and the deep history of the mandala throughout cultures and history. 10 am - 5 pm; $700 pesos, bring your own lunch, all other materials included.

 Ongoing classes with Rebecca Peterson's Embellishing Tin Nichos (boxes) Tuesdays full or half day workshop. Reservations & directions at mexrebe @ yahoo.com., or 154 7010.  

 

Proudly announcing

SoulCollage(r) Workshop  

with guest teacher Ina Armstrong, artist extraordinaire on a return visit to San Miguel de Allende from WestVirginia.  

Friday, September 14th, 10 am - 4:30 pm  

at Windows to the Soul Art Studios 

Begin creating your own unique deck of collaged cards in this day-long introductory workshop to "SoulCollage(r)", led by registered and trained facilitator Ina Armstrong. She brings a unique spiritual approach to this modality; discover your deeper images and have fun at the same time! Your multi-card deck becomes a "Mirror of your Self and your Soul"

"A SoulCollage(r) Deck is the Story of You: It is a tangible way to know yourself in your diversity and depth, and also to show yourself to others."--Seena B. Frost, creator of SoulCollage(r)

for more info about Ina, SoulCollage(r), and our workshop, see this link; go to the "home" tab for videos and the history of SoulCollage(r). Join us this Friday September 14th! I am honored to host this workshop at Windows to the Soul Art Studios!

http://soulcollage.com/ina-armstrong

Cost of workshop is $65 USD or peso equivalent and includes lunch, snacks, and all materials. Scholarships available. Contact Rebecca for registration or questions, 154-7010 local phone, or message here, or email mexrebe@yahoo.com. Spaces limited!

"A little bit of glitter will solve anything"

 Beverly R., nichos student extraordinaire

Saludos on this Blue Moon evening: time of transformation, winnowing the harvest, riding the wave ....bendiciones...blessings...blessings....

Friends of the Red Book, our group must have been truly inspired by watching Cronenberg: In our last sessions we embodied Jung's writing by reading the dialogues aloud--hmmm maybe a new playreaders of a sort for San Miguel de Allende? I am beginning to imagine sets...costumes...wow....

We read the encounter with Elijah and his blind daughter Salome; I won't spoil the plot, there is a big surprise!

And now, our upcoming wonderful guest artist/teacher Ina Armstrong will be presenting an introduction to Soul Collage (registered trademark but I don't know how to make the little "R" circle thingy)...Ina has great experience teaching; This creative all-day workshop will take place in San Miguel de Allende on Friday September 14th at Windows to the Soul Art Studios....check out her webpage for delicious info about Soul Collage...
http://www.soulcollage.com/ina-armstrong-workshops/soulcollage%C2%AE-windows-to-the-soul 

Ina's home page has great enticing photos with a short video by the Seena Frost, creator of SoulCollage, who I had the privilege of seeing at an Art Therapy Conference in 2001. SoulCollage is a process for accessing your intuition through creating your own "deck of soul cards"....Join us in San Miguel! contact me for registration, pricing, directions to the studio; and you can contact Ina with any questions about the process, method, and history of this wonderful modality... 
here is Ina's bio info; I am honored to have her visit the studio again from West Virginia; Bienvenida Ina!
http://soulcollage.com/ina-armstrong

Cheers Lovers of Soul!
 

"A Dangerous Method" 

Playing this Friday August 17th in San Miguel ! Who's up for a discussion of this film and Jung's work?  Jung began his Red Book work right after the time of crisis depicted in this movie. How can we use art to help us through these "dark nights of the soul"? is one of the many questions we will explore:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=664eq7BXQcM
A Dangerous Method trailer 

Whether or not you are a fan of Cronenberg's work, this is an interesting and controversial view of Jung and Freud and their friendship which ended with such bitterness. Perhaps see you there?  I'm planning to attend the 3 pm function at

Cinema Schedule August 13 to August 19

Movie Pocket Theater
Movies in original language with English subtitles
Tickets and Reservations Only at Hernandez Macias 95
Includes one drink and popcorn


Friday/August/17  

A Dangerous Method    2011              BIOGRAPHY-DRAMA-THRILLER      UK, 99m
Showing at 3:00, 5:30 and 8:00

Dir: David Cronenberg    Starring: Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen
    A fascinating investigation of the relationship between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, the birth of psychoanalysis. The famous case of the hysteric Sabina Spielrein leads to the development of a great rift between the two men, a divergence that continues to define many aspects of psychoanalytic thought today. A provocative work of historical fiction, with a remarkable performance from Kiera Knightley.
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Next two Fridays, 
August 24th and 31st, 
Visual Journaling  with CG Jung's
 Red Book
 12 noon - 3:30 pm
 bring a blank book or journal
 all other materials provided, 
plus nice tea and a botanita! Cost $300 pesos 
at Windows to the Soul Art Studios.

Friday August 24th: Theme "Befriending"; how do we befriend image/dream/our souls? How does "friendship" show up in the Red Book? Touching on the deep friendship between Jung and Freud and its subsequent crash (no pun intended for Cronenberg there!), we will also dive into befriending our art, our journals, our words.  We will touch on Cronenberg's film but it is not necessary to have seen it to join the conversation!

Friday August 31st: "Making Art in Times of Crisis"; how can visual and tactile activity help us to express, survive, and integrate intense psychological material? This was one of Jung's main premises for his own art-making and the reason he exhorted his patients to do the same: "Make Art!" was his imperative. What is the implication for culture--can making art help the world? 

Discussions initiated by Rebecca with a presentation of work from Jung's "Liber Novus, The New Book", known as "The Red Book", as well as material from his autobiography "Memories, Dreams, Reflections" and other Jungian and post-Jungian work, in particular that of James Hillman. Join this ongoing rich and deep conversation and art-making! call Rebecca for reservations, directions to studio, or further questions. 154-7010 local, 505-205-1316 from USA; or email mexrebe@yahoo.com.