Ziji Visual Arts Class
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"Nuala Clarke's Ziji art class was a treat. As an artist who felt very blocked at the time, the exercises presented helped break up my tight concepts, find freedom in space again, and just leap into it. Nuala is kind-hearted and open, with a teaching style accessible to all." Heather Coleman
"The Tibetan word for confidence is Ziji....This kind of confidence contains gentleness, because the notion of fear does not arise; sturdiness, because in the state of confidence there is ever-present resourcefulness; and joy because trusting in the heart brings a greater sense of humor." 
- Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, The Sacred Path of the Warrior
Ziji Art is a 4-week Visual Arts Workshop where we will integrate our respective art practices with meditation and dharma study. Using mindfulness, awareness and embodiment centered art practices we will develop our ability to bring creativity into our everyday lives. The course will emphasize interdependence and community as important tools for the artist's path.
This course covers basic visual awareness exercises that are relevant to both beginner and advanced students looking to work directly with their relationship to visual perception.
The series will culminate in a daylong arts retreat with Sokuzan Bob Brown on Saturday Feb. 27th. More info about the retreat available here
Committing to all four weeks is not a requirement, though it is encouraged for those who want to go deeper into practice.
Nuala Clarke is a painter, teacher and mentor who has had numerous solo exhibitions in Europe and North America. Her work deals primarily with her experience of physical space and the passage of time. She studies meditation at the Interdepedence Project.
You can learn more about Nuala Clarke by visiting her website: http://www.nualaclarke.com
Cost
$70 if you pre-register for all four weeks.
$45 for students / unemployed / members
4 Week Ziji Group plus Day Long Arts Retreat with Sokuzan Bob Brown (Feb. 27th) - $100 ($70 members)
It is our full intention to accommodate the financial needs of anyone who has a genuine commitment to practice and study. Reduced Payment Options and Work-Study are always available. Please contact patrick@theidproject.org to make alternative arrangements.
Class Breakdown:
Each class will begin with sitting meditation and a short talk, move into art making and end with reflection and discussion.
Weeks 1 and 2 will involve simple image making, 3 and 4 will involve projects which take into account the possible diverse interests of the participants of the class.
Maintaining a sitting meditation practice and an art making practice during the four week period will be strongly encouraged.
Materials:
Classes 1 and 2: Five pieces of thick square paper any size between 7†and 24â€(paper will be avail to purchase for $1 a sheet), a pencil, marker, brush and paint or favorite instrument for making marks. Materials for classes 3 and 4 will be determined based on the direction of the first two weeks.
