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SUMMARY:The Labyrinth and the Creative Spirit Workshop
DESCRIPTION:*** NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to November 2\, 2024\nTHE LABYRINTH AND THE CREATIVE SPIRIT \nJoin Kathie Giorgio\, critically acclaimed author of novels\, story books\, essays and poetry as she presents an educational workshop on the use of the labyrinth as a tool to enhance and focus the creative process. \nThe labyrinth and the creative process go hand in hand. In this interactive workshop\, we will first take the time to define the four steps of the creative process: Preparation\, Incubation\, Illumination\, and Implementation. Then we will make these steps OUR steps – literally our footsteps – as we walk the labyrinth. \nAll who take this workshop are encouraged to have an interest in the arts\, particularly writing\, literary arts and visual arts. Each person will focus on an individual project. You do not have to have a specific\, pre-determined project\, and in fact\, it is better to come with an open mind as the labyrinth will help you arrive at an idea. Please don’t feel that you already have to be an artist or writer to do this – anyone with an interest is encouraged to participate. \nAfter the discussion of the creative process\, we will all walk the labyrinth. Upon reaching the center of the labyrinth\, participants will jot down notes or sketches of the images and thoughts they had on the spiral in. The walk from center back to the beginning is a focused time to let your idea(s) take shape. Upon stepping out of the labyrinth\, participants will start to formalize and work on their project – an art piece or written work – within the time allotted. \nAll participants will leave the workshop with a project well underway and helped on its way by turning our footsteps into the steps of the creative process. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The fee includes instruction and a selection of materials; the workshop is expected to fill. \nAlthough some art and writing materials will be provided\, please bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on. A sense of familiarity is often welcomed when working on something brand new. You are free to bring your own writing tools\, brushes\, charcoal or pastels\, or whatever you wish to work with\, and if you write\, feel free to bring your laptop or tablet or actual notebooks or paper and a favorite pen! \nPlease bring your own sack lunch. Beverages (e.g. water\, tea\, coffee\, sparkling water) will be provided. \nDate: Saturday\, November 2\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00am to 3:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nLocation: the Kinstone Visitor Center / the Kinstone Labyrinth (weather permitting); S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629 \nCOST: Regular Price: $75.00; Early Bird price through August 28: $65.00 \nTicket includes instruction\, a selection of materials\, and general admission to Kinstone. \nThere are No Refunds unless the event is cancelled by Kinstone. \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot.  \nWhat to bring: \n\nBring your own sack lunch and any snacks you wish to eat. There will be a refrigerator available if needed.\nA mask\, if desired\, for indoor use (note: masks are not required and not everyone will be masked)\nFeel free to bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on – including your tablet or laptop. Some art and writing materials will be provided.\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. \nThis class will include walking outdoors (weather permitting); bring your own sunscreen\, insect repellent\, umbrella\, sunglasses\, sunhat\, or other personal items; dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your instructor: Kathie Giorgio \nKATHIE GIORGIO is the critically acclaimed author of seven novels\, The Home For Wayward Clocks (2011)\, Learning To Tell (A Life)Time (2013)\, Rise From The River (2015)\, In Grace’s Time (2017)\, If You Tame Me (2019)\, All Told (2022)\, and Hope Always Rises (just released in March 2023)\,  two story collections\, Enlarged Hearts (2012) and Oddities & Endings; The Collected Stories Of Kathie Giorgio (2016)\, a collection of essays\, Today’s Moment Of Happiness Despite The News; A Year Of Spontaneous Essays (2018)\, and four poetry books\, True Light Falls In Many Forms (2016)\, When You Finally Said No (2019)\, No Matter Which Way You Look\, There Is More To See (2020) and Olivia In Five\, Seven\, Five; Autism In Haiku (2022). She’s been nominated for the Pushcart Prize in fiction and poetry and awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association\, the Silver Pen Award for Literary Excellence\, the Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence\, and the Eric Hoffer Award In Fiction. Her poem “Light” won runner-up in the 2021 Rosebud Magazine Poetry Prize and her poem\, “Again”\, won first prize in the Wisconsin Writers Association’s Jade Ring contest. She is a two-time winner of the Zona Gale Short Fiction Award\, for her stories\, “Quiet” and “Recipe”. Her short story\, “Snapdragon”\, was performed on stage for the Stories On Stage series at Su Teatro theatre in Boulder\, Colorado. Her poem\, “Harvest Moon”\, was included in the Poetry Leaves exhibition in Waterford\, Michigan. In a recent column\, Jim Higgins\, the books editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, listed Giorgio as one of the top 21 Wisconsin writers of the 21st century.\n\nBesides being a writer\, Giorgio is also the director and founder of the international creative writing studio\, AllWriters’ Workplace & Workshop LLC. AllWriters’ offers online and on-site courses and workshops in all genres and abilities of creative writing\, as well as coaching and editing services. Thousands of writers worldwide have gotten their start at AllWriters’\, and thousands have continued their career there. Giorgio has taught for 28 years. She also paints\, primarily in acrylics\, though she has a fondness for painting mannequins. Find out more about Kathie at her website here: kathiegiorgio.org.\n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish. If you choose to do this\, please let Kinstone know in advance. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/the-labyrinth-and-the-creative-spirit-2024/
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SUMMARY:The Labyrinth and the Creative Spirit Workshop
DESCRIPTION:THE LABYRINTH AND THE CREATIVE SPIRIT \nJoin Kathie Giorgio\, critically acclaimed author of novels\, story books\, essays and poetry as she presents an educational workshop on the use of the labyrinth as a tool to enhance and focus the creative process. \nImportant: Hand sanitizer will be available at all times\, each person will have their own materials\, some content will be delivered outdoors (weather permitting)\, each person will bring their own lunch and snacks. Masks are optional. \nThe labyrinth and the creative process go hand in hand. In this interactive workshop\, we will first take the time to define the four steps of the creative process: Preparation\, Incubation\, Illumination\, and Implementation. Then we will make these steps OUR steps – literally our footsteps – as we walk the labyrinth. \nAll who take this workshop are encouraged to have an interest in the arts\, particularly writing\, literary arts and visual arts. Each person will focus on an individual project. You do not have to have a specific\, pre-determined project\, and in fact\, it is better to come with an open mind as the labyrinth will help you arrive at an idea. Please don’t feel that you already have to be an artist or writer to do this – anyone with an interest is encouraged to participate. \nAfter the discussion of the creative process\, we will all walk the labyrinth. Upon reaching the center of the labyrinth\, participants will jot down notes or sketches of the images and thoughts they had on the spiral in. The walk from center back to the beginning is a focused time to let your idea(s) take shape. Upon stepping out of the labyrinth\, participants will start to formalize and work on their project – an art piece or written work – within the time allotted. \nAll participants will leave the workshop with a project well underway and helped on its way by turning our footsteps into the steps of the creative process. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The fee includes instruction and a selection of materials; the workshop is expected to fill. \nAlthough some art and writing materials will be provided\, please bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on. A sense of familiarity is often welcomed when working on something brand new. You are free to bring your own writing tools\, brushes\, charcoal or pastels\, or whatever you wish to work with\, and if you write\, feel free to bring your laptop or tablet or actual notebooks or paper and a favorite pen! \nPlease bring your own sack lunch. Beverages (e.g. water\, tea\, coffee\, sparkling water) will be provided. \nDate: Saturday\, July 22\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00am to 3:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nLocation: the Kinstone Education Center / the Kinstone Labyrinth (weather permitting) \nCOST: Regular Price: $75.00; Early Bird price through JUNE 22: $65.00 \nTicket includes instruction\, a selection of materials\, and general admission to Kinstone. \nThere are No Refunds unless the event is cancelled by Kinstone. \n  \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot.  \nWhat to bring: \n\nBring your own sack lunch and any snacks you wish to eat. There will be a refrigerator available if needed.\nA mask\, if desired\, for indoor use (note: masks are not required and not everyone will be masked)\nFeel free to bring your preferred art supplies and/or whatever it is you like to write on – including your tablet or laptop. Some art and writing materials will be provided.\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. \nThis class will include walking outdoors (weather permitting); bring your own sunscreen\, insect repellent\, umbrella\, sunglasses\, sunhat\, or other personal items; dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your instructor: Kathie Giorgio \nKATHIE GIORGIO is the critically acclaimed author of seven novels\, The Home For Wayward Clocks (2011)\, Learning To Tell (A Life)Time (2013)\, Rise From The River (2015)\, In Grace’s Time (2017)\, If You Tame Me (2019)\, All Told (2022)\, and Hope Always Rises (just released in March 2023)\,  two story collections\, Enlarged Hearts (2012) and Oddities & Endings; The Collected Stories Of Kathie Giorgio (2016)\, a collection of essays\, Today’s Moment Of Happiness Despite The News; A Year Of Spontaneous Essays (2018)\, and four poetry books\, True Light Falls In Many Forms (2016)\, When You Finally Said No (2019)\, No Matter Which Way You Look\, There Is More To See (2020) and Olivia In Five\, Seven\, Five; Autism In Haiku (2022). She’s been nominated for the Pushcart Prize in fiction and poetry and awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association\, the Silver Pen Award for Literary Excellence\, the Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence\, and the Eric Hoffer Award In Fiction. Her poem “Light” won runner-up in the 2021 Rosebud Magazine Poetry Prize and her poem\, “Again”\, won first prize in the Wisconsin Writers Association’s Jade Ring contest. She is a two-time winner of the Zona Gale Short Fiction Award\, for her stories\, “Quiet” and “Recipe”. Her short story\, “Snapdragon”\, was performed on stage for the Stories On Stage series at Su Teatro theatre in Boulder\, Colorado. Her poem\, “Harvest Moon”\, was included in the Poetry Leaves exhibition in Waterford\, Michigan. In a recent column\, Jim Higgins\, the books editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, listed Giorgio as one of the top 21 Wisconsin writers of the 21st century.\n\nBesides being a writer\, Giorgio is also the director and founder of the international creative writing studio\, AllWriters’ Workplace & Workshop LLC. AllWriters’ offers online and on-site courses and workshops in all genres and abilities of creative writing\, as well as coaching and editing services. Thousands of writers worldwide have gotten their start at AllWriters’\, and thousands have continued their career there. Giorgio has taught for 28 years. She also paints\, primarily in acrylics\, though she has a fondness for painting mannequins. Find out more about Kathie at her website here: kathiegiorgio.org.\n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/labyrinth-creative-spirit/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Eye: A Contemplative Photography Experience
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: We are planning to run this mostly outdoor course with a limited class size to allow for proper social distancing and personal space both indoors and out. The land is lush and lovely\, the stones are standing in a sea of green – just waiting for you to come see it anew with your eyes and camera lens! Bring your own lunch and snacks!\nExplore how the lens of a camera can allow us to see things in ways that we may have otherwise missed.\nJoin Thomas Roberts for this fun\, contemplative/meditation experience that utilizes photography to slow us down and enable us to see our world in novel and original ways. Beginner’s Eye allows us to uncover shape\, color\, texture and beauty that are normally hidden from view. No photographic experience necessary!! \nBeginner’s Eye is based on the Zen notion of  “beginner’s mind” – that open and spacious place when we are completely receptive\, fearless\, totally present and connected to the wonder of each moment. This practice offers a pure\, clear\, seeing where everything is fresh and new. \nCultivating Beginner’s Eye deepens our connection with our true selves and the world around us. You do not need to be a photographer in order to practice contemplative photography. Contemplative photography is not a type of photography as is\, for example\, landscape or macro photography. It is not about having the right lens or the best camera\, or following guidelines about composition and light\, but rather\, it is about the interaction of our inner being with the object in the viewfinder. Using the camera as an extension of our inner vision\, contemplative photography focuses our attention and holds our awareness\, making it a mindful act and a way to nourish within us the integral practice of abiding mindfulness. \nThe open\, sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone make it a perfect place for a day of focused attention on awareness and vision. It is not about what you see; rather how you see it. Practicing seeing with a “beginner’s eye” will help you notice things in the world as if seeing them for the first time. This experience can be profoundly life changing. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The workshop is expected to fill. \nDate: Saturday\, June 5\, 2021 \nTime: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost:    $65 EARLY BIRD – must register by May 15;  $75 after May 15  :  No refunds. \nAdmission fee includes instruction and slideshow of final photography selections. \n  \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nAdditional details: This course will be held Rain or Shine. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. \nDescription: \nThe morning is a time of learning through an introduction\, meditation\, and initial practice time. The afternoon begins with time outside creating photographs. Mid-afternoon we will settle down with the images we gathered and work on writing our own Haiku poetry to complement one or more of our photos. While the instructor prepares a slideshow of selected photos and Haiku from each participant\, the participants will have free time to walk about Kinstone. We gather again to enjoy the final slideshow featuring everyone’s work and wrap up with discussion and sharing. \nGeneral Schedule \n– What is Beginner’s Eye and what does photography have to do with it\n– Slideshow of examples of Beginner’s Eye photography\n– Meditations on seeing with clarity: Letting go of fears\, judgments\, expectations\n– The world through the viewfinder: Practice how to see\n– Haiku: simple\, short form poetry; word-play inspired by images\n– Lunch break (BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH)\n– Heading out with our camera to see with clear eyes and mind\n– Return: Time to contemplate our photographs and compose haikus\n– Choose 1 or more photographs and accompanying Haikus for the group slideshow\n– Walk about Kinstone while the slideshow is prepared\n– Slideshow!\n– Discussion and Closure \nNote: This is a contemplative retreat day in which you bring along a camera (even a cell phone camera is fine!) and take photos of what you see. To be clear\, this is not a photography workshop\, i.e.\, no photographic techniques will be taught. No photographic experience is necessary; however\, if you have photographic experience you may find the practice of Beginner’s Eye enhances your work and your new awareness may manifest itself in your photographs.​​ \nWhat to bring: \n\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA digital camera; if you have an DSLR\, bring only one lens\, and yes\, point-and-shoot cameras and even cell phone cameras are perfectly acceptable (NOTE: if your camera or phone has a data transfer cable\, please bring it along as it can be helpful to get your photos transferred to a designated computer for the final slide show.)\nBring a thumb drive to easily transfer the final slideshow if you wish to have a copy to take home.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own lunch and snacks \nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\n\nAbout your instructor: Thomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. He has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \nFor the past 4 decades\, Tom has used a camera to hone his ability to see the beauty of our world. He has become\, in his words\, an “advanced amateur photographer” and has learned to portray the wonder of the ordinary in ways that become extraordinary through photographs. Further\, he has practiced writing haiku\, a short form of Japanese poetry based on simple\, yet often profound\, observations of the everyday world\, to go with his photos. \nHis “Beginners Eye” approach draws on his personal experience of contemplative photography as a spiritual practice  and the innate wonder of the world to help us develop our capacity of seeing and reconnecting with our true selves and our own intimate relationship to the world in which we live. \n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/beginners-eye-2021/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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SUMMARY:Brush Wisdom: A Brush with Silence
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS CLASS IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this indoor course with a limited class size to allow for proper social distancing and personal space. Join us!\nAN INTRODUCTION TO THE WAY OF THE BRUSH \nThe purposeful use of brushes\, ink and paper as a method of deepening the spiritual journey has been employed throughout the centuries by numerous traditions. In the Japanese tradition\, this technique is referred to as “Shodo” or “The Way of The Brush.”  It is an insightful method that opens us up to receive great peace\, balance and harmony into our lives via patient brush strokes. \nIn this introductory Shodo workshop\, you will have the opportunity to experience the playful and profound dance of brush\, ink and paper. Together\, we will explore aspects of using The Way of the Brush as a meditative tool and create personal\, meaningful Japanese Shodo ideograms that express our unique and creative selves. We will use dynamic Zen brushes to explore and access a level of wholeness of experience not otherwise possible. Developing an attentive relationship with the brush\, ink and paper\, allows you to access your deeper wisdom in a new and refreshing manner. Zen Brush is an expression of the soul. \nThere will be some time for participants to experience the sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone to inspire your body\, mind and spirit. If you plan to wander outdoors\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes! \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The workshop is expected to fill. \nPlease leave your artistic ego and related fears at the door. No artistic experience is necessary – only a willingness and curiosity to explore this unique addition to your spiritual practice. All materials will be supplied.  \nDate: Saturday\, July 11\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 4:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: \nAdmission: $55 EARLY BIRD – must register by June 15 \n$65 after June 15 \nMaterials Fee: $10 – payable in cash on the day of the event directly to the instructor \nAdmission fee includes instruction and lunch.  A vegetarian lunch will be provided with options suitable for vegan\, dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements or preferences. No refunds. \nREGISTER HERE:  Brush Wisdom Tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nWhat to bring: \n\nYour $10 materials fee – payable directly to the instructor on class day\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\nIf you plan to wander outdoors\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your instructor: Thomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. Tom has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. He has received trainings in Zen Brush work from Kaz Tanahashi and Bob Schmitt. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Eye: A Contemplative Photography Experience
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS CLASS IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this mostly outdoor course with a limited class size to allow for proper social distancing and personal space both indoors and out. The land is lush and lovely\, the stones are standing in a sea of green – just waiting for you to come see it anew with your eyes and camera lens!\nExplore how the lens of a camera can allow us to see things in ways that we may have otherwise missed.\nJoin us for this fun\, contemplative/meditation experience that utilizes photography to slow us down and enable us to see our world in novel and original ways. Beginner’s Eye allows us to uncover shape\, color\, texture and beauty that are normally hidden from view. No photographic experience necessary!! \nBeginner’s Eye is based on the Zen notion of  “beginner’s mind” – that open and spacious place when we are completely receptive\, fearless\, totally present and connected to the wonder of each moment. This practice offers a pure\, clear\, seeing where everything is fresh and new. \nCultivating Beginner’s Eye deepens our connection with our true selves and the world around us. You do not need to be a photographer in order to practice contemplative photography. Contemplative photography is not a type of photography as is\, for example\, landscape or macro photography. It is not about having the right lens or the best camera\, or following guidelines about composition and light\, but rather\, it is about the interaction of our inner being with the object in the viewfinder. Using the camera as an extension of our inner vision\, contemplative photography focuses our attention and holds our awareness\, making it a mindful act and a way to nourish within us the integral practice of abiding mindfulness. \nThe open\, sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone make it a perfect place for a day of focused attention on awareness and vision. It is not about what you see; rather how you see it. Practicing seeing with a “beginner’s eye” will help you notice things in the world as if seeing them for the first time. This experience can be profoundly life changing. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The workshop is expected to fill. \nDate: Saturday\, June 13\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 6:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: \n~ $65 EARLY BIRD – must register by May 15\n~ $75 after May 15 \nAdmission fee includes instruction and lunch.  A vegetarian lunch will be provided with options suitable for vegan\, dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements or preferences. No refunds. \nREGISTER HERE:  Beginner’s Eye Tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nAdditional details: This course will be held Rain or Shine. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. \nDescription: \nThe morning is a time of learning through an introduction\, meditation\, and initial practice time. The afternoon begins with time outside creating photographs. Mid-afternoon we will settle down with the images we gathered and work on writing our own Haiku poetry to complement one or more of our photos. While the instructor prepares a slideshow of selected photos and Haiku from each participant\, the participants will have free time to walk about Kinstone. We gather again to enjoy the final slideshow featuring everyone’s work and wrap up with discussion and sharing. \nGeneral Schedule \n– What is Beginner’s Eye and what does photography have to do with it\n– Slideshow of examples of Beginner’s Eye photography\n– Meditations on seeing with clarity: Letting go of fears\, judgments\, expectations\n– The world through the viewfinder: Practice how to see\n– Haiku: simple\, short form poetry; word-play inspired by images\n– Lunch break\n– Heading out with our camera to see with clear eyes and mind\n– Return: Time to contemplate our photographs and compose haikus\n– Choose 1 or more photographs and accompanying Haikus for the group slideshow\n– Walk about Kinstone while the slideshow is prepared\n– Slideshow!\n– Discussion and Closure \nNote: This is a contemplative retreat day in which you bring along a camera (even a cell phone camera is fine!) and take photos of what you see. To be clear\, this is not a photography workshop\, i.e.\, no photographic techniques will be taught. No photographic experience is necessary; however\, if you have photographic experience you may find the practice of Beginner’s Eye enhances your work and your new awareness may manifest itself in your photographs.​​ \nWhat to bring: \n\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA digital camera; if you have an DSLR\, bring only one lens\, and yes\, point-and-shoot cameras and even cell phone cameras are perfectly acceptable (NOTE: if your camera or phone has a data transfer cable\, please bring it along as it can be helpful to get your photos transferred to a designated computer for the final slide show.)\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\n\nAbout your instructor: Thomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. He has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \nFor the past 4 decades\, Tom has used a camera to hone his ability to see the beauty of our world. He has become\, in his words\, an “advanced amateur photographer” and has learned to portray the wonder of the ordinary in ways that become extraordinary through photographs. Further\, he has practiced writing haiku\, a short form of Japanese poetry based on simple\, yet often profound\, observations of the everyday world\, to go with his photos. \nHis “Beginners Eye” approach draws on his personal experience of contemplative photography as a spiritual practice  and the innate wonder of the world to help us develop our capacity of seeing and reconnecting with our true selves and our own intimate relationship to the world in which we live. \n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/beginners-eye/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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