Life Drawing & Writing - The Ritual of Courage

An intimate gathering of bodies, gaze, earth, and words. A final session; a performative life drawing and reflective writing experience where observation becomes an act of presence. The body that poses and the body that draws enter into a quiet dialogue. We look, we feel, we make.

This women-only gathering is an invitation to participate in a culture of seeing and being seen. To sit with the unfamiliar, to study the human form, to encounter our own bodies through the presence of another.

Our theme is COURAGE.

What does it mean to embody courage? What might we recognise in another that we have yet to permit in ourselves?

Together, we make room for the things we have not yet tried, the selves we have not yet met, and the possibility of becoming.

Our muse this time, is my dear friend Hilary Green, the mother of Shell Space, our meeting place. Hilary will be adorned in earth material, posing for the first time.

What to Expect:

• A brightly lit spacious place to gaze, reflect, draw and write.

• A guiding card to support you in your session.

• Guided meditation for focus and ease in the body and mind.

• Gentle drawing warm-ups to focus attention and senses.

• Life drawing and writing prompts on the theme of courage with intervals.

• The freedom to draw, write, or move intuitively between practices. We encourage you to follow your instincts.

Whether you are a novice, returning artist, or curious creative, this workshop offers a low-pressure, reflective space to engage with embodiment, mindful artistic practice, and self-expression.

Venue & Materials:

• Paper, charcoal, pencils, and drawing boards provided (or bring your own), paper provided, including tracing paper.

• Bread, olive oil, vegan butter and seasonal tea included.

• Address: 8 McIver St Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
  
  Located on the ground floor with street access via large roller door.
  
  Disabled parking on McIver St
  
  Free 3 hour parking recommended on Frith St
   
  Access to one toilet in courtyard via two steps. 
  
  
  Closest Transport:
  
  Albert St/Sydney Rd Tram
  stop 22
  
  Brunswick Station

• Doors open at 3:45 P.M. Session begins at 4 P.M. Ends at 06:30 P.M.

Acknowledgement:

This event takes place on Wurundjeri Country of the Kulin Nation. We honour the ancestral connection to this land and acknowledge our responsibility in how we move upon it.

Who This Is For:

• Women and femme-identifying participants

• Artists, non-artists, writers, beginners, and the curious

• Anyone seeking a gentle, reflective creative space
  

Contact: eleanorysabelle@gmail.com