Nature Within
Within each of us lives hidden creative treasures that are ready to be discovered and revealed to the world!
This course invites adults to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and creative expression. The course blends breathwork and meditation techniques for self-discovery and inspiration with hands-on exercises that encourage experimentation, with various artistic techniques and the development of creative skills.
Schedule & Info
This course is offered in a group setting.
Group size: Maximum 10 persons per lesson.
Course schedule: Once a week. Two schedule options:
Fridays at 10:00 am or Saturdays at 2:00 pm.
Lesson duration: 2 hrs.
Location: Rua Vale de Coelhos, 21, Casal da Serra,
2640-000, Mafra
Course facilitator: Thais Costa.
Introduction
The Nature Within course was created as an invitation to look within ourselves and see the creative light that lives within each of us. It is a process of self-knowledge and inspiration with the goal of giving voice, form and expression to who we are. Each journey is unique, and this is the beauty of the process, because each of us is a singular, divine being, who has his or her own story to tell.
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This course welcomes you in a process of listening through silence, creativity through being, and manifestation through beauty. The learning journey invites us to listen to our inner voice, to feel who we are and to understand our relationship with the world around us. What is the beauty of your inner nature? Do you recognise this beauty when observing Nature around you? What aspect do you want to communicate to the world through artistic expression? These are some of the many other questions addressed throughout this journey.
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The journey of creativity and artistic expression has no end. The course offers a beginning to a journey that continues throughout life. In this course you will learn practices and techniques to start your own creative path. Each day, you will explore ways and mediums to express who you are.
Methodology
The Nature Within course follows a learning journey inspired by the life trajectory of a butterfly.
​The course methodology applies 4 phases of transformation:
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Phase 1 - Egg: Understanding who you are and what inspires your inner nature. This phase is a process of introspection, reflection and listening.
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Phase 2 - Caterpillar: Exploring what inspires you and what fuels your creativity. This is a phase of seeking references in art, Nature and your life, which brings new perspectives to the themes that interest you.
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Phase 3 - Cocoon: Connecting what you have seen and learned with the essence of who you are. This is a moment for contemplation and creation of ideas to express your voice and your creative essence through artistic mediums.
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Phase 4 - Butterfly: Expressing your uniqueness in artistic compositions. This phase invites you to experiment with different artistic materials and techniques to communicate your voice through art.
The butterfly's journey follows a cycle of rebirth, where it does not end in the butterfly phase, but is renewed. A butterfly that has lived is reborn in a new phase as an egg and with a new life cycle to begin.
In this metaphor of the cycle of life, the artistic learning journey follows this same rhythm. When you reach the stage of expressing your being and your art, you will notice that new perspectives about yourself and about life will emerge. Thus, you resume the cycle as an egg and begin a new journey of understanding these new perceptions about yourself and what inspires you in this new moment. A new cycle that allows you to know and understand new things about yourself. In this way, the learning journey, like the cycle of life, does not end but is always renewed and transformed.
Pricing
Free first lesson try-out
Monthly package: 120 euros*
*materials not included
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