January 2025 Newsletter
The ending of a year always seems to bring a mixed bag of feelings for me. It always draws me in to slow down and reflect on what has gone on during the last year as well as begin to anticipate all that the new year is opening up for me.
About 10 years ago I began creating visual journals of my Hopes, Dreams, and Wishes for the coming year. These are not resolutions, resolutions never had any staying power for me. Instead, I will use the word intentions to open up the door to the hopes dreams and wishes that make my soul sing.
As I look back though all these Hope, Dreams, and Wishes Visual Journals I am always stunned by what has manifested in my life once I put them out into the universe in word and visual form. Sometimes these dreams manifests quickly, sometimes they take several years to manifest, and now I am aware that some have not yet manifested.
This visual journal process reminds of the movie “Field of Dreams” and the statement in the movie that told Kevin Costner, “ If you build it they will come.”
One of my intentions since I moved north four years ago has been to open my studio for others to come and enjoy creating together, whether in a small group workshop or in an individual session. My goal is to share my love and belief with others that art making soothes the soul, opens new doors of learning, and becomes another way to share our stories.
So with that in mind, I am excited to announce that I am offering 2 workshops in February at Artzmaker Studio.
Create a 2025 Visual Journal of Hopes, Dreams, and Wishes February 1, 2025, Saturday-10am-4pm
A Scribble A Day Keeps the Doctor Away February 8, 2025, Saturday 10am-1pm
Take a look at the descriptions below and let me know If you are interested in attending. Offering these workshops is an attempt to move out of my cocoon and challenge myself to get back into teaching as well as share my love of making art. It is important to know NO SKILLS ARE NECESSARY for any of these workshops. We will begin the process of creating wherever you are. I am here to facilitate new adventures as well as support those who want to engage and learn new skills. So here we go...
Just remember: All you need is a desire to play, learn and create with art materials.
A R T S H O W S…by the way, my art was accepted in the following shows:
The opening of the juried, Winter Wit: the Funnier Side of Art , Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City is January 14th and runs through February 22nd. Three of my Dottie Friends will be hanging out there.
The 2025 Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Regional Show at the Dennos Art Museum, Traverse City, MI opens January 24. My piece the “The Less Followed Path” will be included. Come visit me at the reception January 24th at 5:00pm and explore what is happening in art across northern Michigan.
Last but not least, three pieces of my work will be hanging in Petosky for the Crooked Tree Members Show. It opens January 16th.
And of course you can also see my art work at barbarahgreenwood.com
Create a 2025 Visual Journal of Hopes, Dreams and Wishes
Date: February 1, 2025, Saturday
Time: 10-4
Where: Artzmaker Studio 7775 Sayler Road Williamsburg, MI 49699
Cost: $160.00 (materials included)
Limited to 6 participants
You will begin your intention journey by listing about 4-6 of your own Hopes, Dreams, and Wishes.... If you have no idea take a look at this list below:
Transform, change, create, reclaim, love, play, relax, laugh, health, listen, speak, courage, peace, explore, gratitude, freedom, hope, imagine, imagine and creativity
You will bring: a blank mix media paper sketchbook, size determined by you. If interested you can also use an old children’s board book or a blank board book (I can get these) I would also encourage you to bring photo’s, words or anything personal you have that could be added to your visual journal.
Just remember: All you need is a desire to play, learn and create with art materials
I will supply:
*Collage materials- magazine pictures, tissue paper papers, embellishments, photographs, words, ephemera, handmade papers
* Rubber Stamps and Lettering- alphabet letters, ink pads, sharpie markers, paint pens, quotes
* Mixed media- watercolors, oil pastels, acrylic paints, thread and needles, fabric
The goal for the day is to begin to play with and learn about art materials as well as begin to create a Visual Journal of your own Hopes, Dreams, and Wishes.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call me (216- 870-4072).
A Scribble A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Date: February 8, 2025, Saturday: 10am-1pm
Where: Artzmaker Studio 7775 Sayler Road Williamsburg, MI 49699
Price: $60.00 (materials included)
Limited to 6 participants
Have you always wanted to try to make art but were afraid and thought you would embarrass yourself so you have not tried ? Are you afraid of making mistakes? Have you heard yourself say out loud, “I can’t draw a straight line?” Are you interested in tapping into your own style of creativity but have been hesitant because of all the messages in your head? Are you afraid of being spontaneous? Are you fond of doodling and think it is nothing? Have you been blocked creatively? Well if you want to learn how doodling and spontaneity can work together, this workshop is for you!
Just remember: All you need is a desire to play, learn and create with art materials.
It all begins with a large piece a paper, a light oil base crayon and an wild and crazy scribble on that feared piece of blank paper. The magic is that from the messy scribble lines something will appear.
Look carefully at this piece of work here on the left. There are pink lines behind the images. THERE ARE NO MISTAKES! Every scribble becomes a journey into the unknown. An adventure and exploration of art materials, story telling and tapping into your own imagination by playing with craypas.
This workshop might help set you free from all that has been tying you down. We will meet the new year with open arms. You just never know where a scribble will lead. But what I can promise you is that for a few hours you will loosening up your body, work on going with the flow, laughing, playing with art materials and tapping into your own creative imagination.
Any questions give me a call (216- 870-4072).