Advocating for peace in our families, communities and world begins with the search for peace within. Using the tools of the creative arts (writing, painting, collaging or whichever medium you discover), this workshop will give you the confidence to own your creative power and potential, and to discover how this relates to building cultures of peace. Through art, self and group reflection, we will explore our personal states of peace, and explore how our inner peace can manifests in our communities and in the world. The workshop will include the communal creation of a piece of art that will remain at the Centre, as an ongoing testament to the power of art to transform ourselves and the world.
Absolutely no previous experience is necessary, and building a safe, positive space is at the heart of the workshop.
Program Cost: $385 (tuition, meals & accommodation)
Local Price: $305 (without overnight)
We strive to make our programs as accessible as possible.
Please contact our Registrar to inquire about a bursary or payment plan.
Please register at least 2 weeks in advance to secure your place in this program.
Leadership
Maureen Ryan-St. Clair
Maureen St. Clair is an artist, peace educator, social activist and writer. She holds a Masters Degree in Adult Education with a focus on women’s self and community empowerment through participatory education and has been an Associate of the Coady International Institute for the past eight years. Maureen presently divides her time between Grenada West Indies and Antigonish, Nova Scotia working within the field of adult and participatory education and art for social change. Maureen is also known throughout the Caribbean and internationally for her vibrant, multi-racial, women-positive paintings inspired by her work with women and youth. She is also presently working on her first novel and was one of the writers chosen for the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia mentorship program January 2014 to June 2014.
Tessa Mendel
Tessa Mendel, Program Resource Group (PRG) facilitator. Tessa is a theatre director, educator, and popular theatre facilitator, with a passion for using the creative arts for transformational learning.