A weekend in words and pictures: SUNDAY

"I loved the work with Alice and her gentle, caring approach that honoured all the creative expressions
that were created in the visual arts workshop."

"I liked how everything connected to being in the flow, but then also acknowledged the shadow."

"Oh, and the FOOD!!!!!!" "Lovely treats! Caring, warm environment."

A weekend in words and pictures: SATURDAY

"Confirmed the way I've been thinking. It's nice to meet like-minded people,
have it reinforced and have other ways to think about it (creativity)."

"The experiential sessions with Babette, and the art sessions with Alice were particularly powerful.
Everything was truly moving and effective-drumming, voice, Bill's sessions..."

"Noting how the drums spoke together was most interesting."

"IGNITE gave me different and helpful perceptions on looking at myself and how I approach life and creative expressions."

"I really enjoyed the work with the balls. I found that it helped me to shift my perspective on relationships."

"I loved the work with the balls and while it became physically demanding, it felt SO good
to get back in touch with my 'child inside' and the sense of play."

"IGNITE explored creative side of me, and validated what I can offer to the world without 'failing' . "

"Fabric Art! I have never considered myself a visual artist, but this made me realize I am creative in many ways."

"There were several 'mystical' moments that challenged my comfort zone."

"WE ARE THE ONES WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR."

A weekend in words and pictures: FRIDAY

And now a few glimpses into the weekend, with accompanying feedback from participants. Enjoy!

Captions are not necessarily linked to the people in the photos.

"IGNITE gave me inspiration to be more present, to move differently, to sing more,
to be more brave, to face my fears without fear."
"It has helped me open channels, feel connected to the creativity of others-it elevated and
nurtured and reaffirmed my simple impulses toward creating and being."

"Been living on the edge so this just helped it make sense...that this is where to live...."

"Allowed me to get back in touch with my power and leadership around creativity."

"I was most grateful for the BODY CENTRED, EXPERIENTIAL, GROUNDED focus of the weekend."

"The weekend provided ample time to walk away from regular life deadlines and 'rushing' time,
to reflect on what is really important."

"Wonderful mix of participants who are now part of my network of creativity contacts."

"Subtle wisdom was imparted and woven through us."

"I felt I learned lots in terms of my own self and I also learned to appreciate and value the gifts of others. Your selection of presenters were very well chosen and the threads (intentionally or not) were lyrical.  I am all about the energy-big, small, loud,  intuitive, introverted, extroverted, obvious.... For me it was a rewarding meta-cognitive journey."

Some Recollections

Happy New Year! 

Greetings to all IGNITE participants and interested others!

Its been three months since we had that wonderful weekend in Ottawa, exploring our connections to the arts, ourselves and to each other. 

We wanted to share a little of that magic with you to spark a memory or two of personal changes, thoughts and intentions you may have had while we were together. 

To start you off, here are photos of the graphic recording done at the opening conversation, keynote evening, and closing session of the weekend (double click on them to enlarge). Facilitated and drawn by Jennifer Shepherd of Living Tapestries