SOULISTRY is the coined word of a book (Soulistry:Artistry of the Soul) as well as workshops, retreats and speaking engagements all mean to help connect the ordinary with the extraordinary … spirituality and creativity … art and soul in new, playful, creative and innovative ways.
What follows is a listing of some of the workshops/retreats offered by SOULISTRY. Each can be modified to meet the needs of the sponsoring group — workshop format or retreat format; day-long, weekend or week-long length; small groups of 4 – 10, larger groups up to 20, and very large groups. Keynoting conferences, speaking engagements about SOULISTRY are most welcome as are other ideas for workshops/retreats that would address particular needs.
A Spirituality of Play
Mime, music, creative spirituality journaling, movement, laughter and silence are interwoven in the creation of a personal clown as a spirituality of play is nurtured.
Awakening the Creative Spirit
As the ‘ordinary’ is transformed into the sacred, artistic soul-space is created, creativity is re-awakened, playful nature is released and spirituality is enriched in new ways
Creative Spirituality
Through Creative Spirituality Journaling, PhotoMeditations and Soulistry Journal Prompts, in a quiet and sacred experience of artistic reflection, renewal and creativity, discover how ‘sight’ becomes ‘insight’ and uncover the invisible presence of the holy in the visible world and within.
H(art)ful Spirit
Spirit captures heart and mind as joy and creativity-within are discovered while working with a spiritual advisor, published author and Creative Spirituality Artist who encourages that intangible soul-essence of life in a variety of artistic experiences.
Mothers & Daughters:
Creative Awakening
Through exploration of a fun, easy art technique and group discussion, mothers and daughters ignite their creative nature as their relationship is strengthened.
Paper Marbling Mystery
Explore the child-within and play with saran wrap, shaving cream, felt markers, coloured inks, water, pastel chalks in new ways as beautiful one-of-a-kind marbled paper is created.
Seeing … With New Eyes
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes.” Marcel Proust (1871-1922, French Novelist)
A unique interactive workshop for anyone involved in church leadership. Come and learn how to see your church as do visitors and newcomers and learn how to make gentle changes to make the church a more welcoming and inviting spiritual home. Church leaders learn how to see through the eyes of others and make gentle changes so that their church is perceived to be a more welcoming and inviting spiritual home by newcomers and visitors in this interactive and innovative workshop.
ZenDoodles … Meditative Artistic Expression.
Come to a ZenDoodle workshop and leave with a new easy-to-do artform that will delight and amaze you, nurture your spiritual journey, provide countless hours of playful and gentle relaxation and stimulate your muse in the creation of unique greeting cards, paintings, calligraphy, envelopes and more!
“Sacred Death” and “Holy Grief” help retreatants/participants consider death as a sacred act; grieving as a holy activity.
TESTIMONIALS: Soulistry Workshop Participants write…
“Soulistry awakened my creativity and supported my quest for spiritual awakening, understanding and enthusiasm for life.”
Liz Carter, British Columbia
“June offered enormous generosity, many skills and procedures to help me on my way … I feel I have wings!”
Jane Fyles, Ontario
“I discovered exciting new ways to be creative.”
Krista Tearne, British Columbia
“Soulistry has been an extraordinary breakthrough for me.”
Ana Martinez, British Columbia
“Enjoyed the open and free spirit, the challenge to do a variety of things with directions, but in my own way.”
Nina Brown, Alberta
“I would highly recommend June’s workshops for anyone looking for a unique way to explore their creativity and spirituality.”
Judith Coleman, Diocese of B.C., Anglican Church of Canada
“June provided a seamless, well-organized afternoon demonstrating the skills of a master teacher. Using a combination of her own self-disclosure, literary (journal) prompts and an artistic technique, each participant was encouraged to think about and express herself in terms of her own creative spirituality. June was able to illuminate the concept in a fluid, cheerful, relaxed manner and keep us engaged in the process. We all went away much enriched in our personal spiritual and creative journeys.
Linda Dominy, St. Dunstan’s
“Art is not a natural activity for me, but June’s ability to nurture the creativity within had me not only happily participating but also delighting in the
freedom to express my spirituality in a new medium.”
Canon Barbara Coleman, President, Diocesan ACW (Anglican Church Women)
