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HEALING JEWELRY & WEARABLE ART COURSES

Ever wanted to create your own jewelry? Here is your opportunity to spend a few hours of creative fun with like minded people creating beautiful and powerful pieces of wearable art. You do not need to have a specific set of spiritual beliefs in order to create healing jewelry; all that is needed is a clear desire to create a piece of art for the purpose of healing, personal power, and protection. Making your own healing jewelry is not only a way of creating beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces that holds personal meaning and power but it may also be a way to influence your health, protection, and good fortune.

In all traditions people have used objects for healing and as talismans. One does not need to have a specific set of spiritual beliefs in order to create healing jewelry; all that is needed is a clear desire and intention to create the piece for the purpose of healing.

For the healer making your own healing jewelry is not only a way to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art that holds personal meaning and power but also a way to influence your healing and protection and that of your clients.

The process of creating healing jewelry involves awareness, intention and ritual as much as it requires knowledge of proper techniques. By learning and using all the elements that are required in creating such an object you will be able to create a powerful piece of jewelry and infuse it with a particular healing intent for the wearer by way of materials, inscriptions and the naming of the object.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To teach the participants how to engage all senses
To explore one’s system of symbolism and belief
To explore and connect with the creative self and the unconscious mind
To introduce the concepts of the creative process as a healing tool
To introduce the concepts of the power of thoughts, intention, and directing awareness
To introduce the art and the influences of healing jewelry
To teach the participants how the meaning and powers we assign to objects become imbedded in them
To explore the influence of different materials, shapes, sizes and colors
To teach technical techniques for creating healing jewelry
To facilitate the actual experience of creating a personal piece of healing jewelry

The course will cover:

Awakening, unmasking and exploring the creator within
Visualization and Meditation as a tool for connecting with the creative self
Integration of the senses in the creative process
Materials and techniques for creating healing jewelry
Activity: creating a healing pendant

Students will be asked to bring with them to class a small towel (as a work surface) any items in the list below that they have available and may want to incorporate into their personal project. Also any items they would be willing to share with the rest of the class participants will be welcomed.

Optional Supply List:

Small flat pliers
Small needle nose pliers
Small wire cutter
Small findings
Thin bendable wire of any kind
Fabric and lace remnants
Small beads, gem stones, and shells
Colored thread, string and wool
Pictures, tiny art or small objects that hold personal or sentimental meaning and can be incorporate into a jewelry piece
Any small items that can be incorporated into a piece of jewelry

There will be a material fee for each class, fee may vary depending on the project and the materials used.

Tools and additional assorted supplies will be made available to the participants at no extra cost.
Students will be able to purchase additional supplies such as findings, wires, plates, stretch thread, beads, gem stone and more at the time of the class.

Private or semi private instruction is available; please contact me regarding pricing for private tutoring

Unless otherwise stated Jewelry classes are 6 hours long

In order to ensure sufficient amount of supplies for the group registration must be in no later than 2 weeks prior to the class date.

HEALING ART AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOL

Most traditions express the sacred using symbolism and find healing through various forms of creative expression. Unleashing the vision we hold for our future and for promoting the creative light each of us possess is easily achieved through the practice of creative healing art work. This activity offers us a powerful tool for accessing the unconscious and our full range of potential. By engaging all of our senses as equal participants in the creative process of healing art work we gain new insight into the possibilities of our life’s path and for healing past wounds.

The art of creating a Mandala is one of the most widely used forms of healing art. Through the physical expression of personal symbolism it offers a simple yet powerful tool of consciously connecting and charting one’s inner most landscape and perceptions. As a representation of a microcosm of the universe from a personal perspective, the Mandala enables the creator to connect and better understand her/his long held beliefs and symbolism and make the necessary changes to those that may no longer be true or beneficial.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To teach the participants how to engage all senses
To facilitate an examination of perceived realities
To explore one’s system of symbolism and belief
To explore and connect with the creative self and the unconscious mind
To introduce the concepts of the creative process as a healing tool
To introduce the art and the influences of the Mandala
To facilitate the actual experience of creating a personal healing Mandala

The course will cover:

Awakening, unmasking and exploring the creator within
Visualization and Meditation as a tool for connecting with the creative self
Integration of the senses in the creative process
The difference between feeling and emotions and how to translate them into form
Using sound, fragrance, taste and touch as part of the creative process for the purpose of healing and growth
Materials and techniques for creating a healing Mandala
Activity: creating a healing Mandala

There will be a material charge of $40.00 for this class; Students will receive 1 colored pencil set, 1 watercolor pencil set and 1 watercolor paper pad consisting of 3 white, 3 black and 3 gray papers. Additional assorted supplies and tools will be made available to the participants by the instructor at no additional cost.

Students will be asked to bring with them to class small scissors and any items in the list below that they may want to incorporate into their personal project and also any items they would be willing to share with the rest of the class participants.

Optional Supply List:

Old colored magazines
Colored tissue paper
Fabric and lace remnants
Glitter
Small beads
Thin bendable wire of any kind
Colored string and wool
Small to medium shells
“Dries clear” adhesive
Personal pictures or small objects that hold personal or sentimental meaning and can be incorporate into a personal Mandala

(as introduction a one 3 hour session with no art produced and no additional material cost. As a hands on course 4 sessions, 3 hour each)
In order to ensure sufficient amount of supplies for the group registration must be in no later than 2 weeks prior to the class date.

“TOOLS OF POWER”
CREATING, USING AND ACTIVATING “ENERGETIC TOOLS OF POWER”, TALISMANS, AMULETS AND RITUALS

Since the beginning of time tools were created and used for survival, protection, and as spiritual and shamanic work enhancers. Shamans of most cultures create and use “tools of power” in transformational work. Some have practical uses others act as ornamental energy keepers or as transcendental representations of ideas and beliefs.

As the keepers of energetic power, these tools act as extensions of the shaman’s powers, used as channels and magnifiers of energy and abilities and as protective objects in the physical and spiritual realms. Almost any object can be transformed into a “tool of power”, however the actual act of creating objects specifically designed and designated for shamanic work makes them that much more effective and powerful.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To introduce the participants to the concept of objects as “tools of power” for transformation
To explore the ways in which one can integrate and use “tools of power” made of inexpensive, readily available material into healing work and for other purposes

The course will cover:

The “consciousness” of inanimate objects
Intention
The various objects that can be used as part of shamanic transformational work with a focus on those used for healing, clearing and consecration.
The creation of wands, energy activators, energy dispensers, clearing tools, amulets, talismans, infused water and oil
How to effectively transform every day objects into energy “tools of power”
The use and integration of various materials colors and textures
The effect of the materials used to create a tool has on its power or use
Energy charging and recharging
Invocation
Protection

(as an introduction 2 session, 2 hours each, as a hands on 3 sessions, 3 hours workshop in which students will physically create “tools of power”;extra material charge will apply and a supply list will be provided)
In order to ensure sufficient amount of supplies for the group registration must be in no later than 2 weeks prior to the class date.

FENG SHUI – CREATING RESTORATIVE SPACE

Complex factors influence and affect life processes and living within a space, one major influence on our health and prosperity is the physical space in which we live and work. Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese system of placement, is the study of the movement of energy and how this movement affects our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The space we occupy is a blueprint and mirror of our life; it holds within it a code of symbols that tells the lifes’ stories of the inhabitants. We are all aware of how certain spaces may either make us feel nurtured, at ease, at peace and at home, whereas others may make us feel uneasy, uncomfortable, unsafe or unwelcome. Feng Shui is the tool with which we can transform almost any space into one that is supportive of our life’s path. It employs simple and inexpensive solutions in the process of creating a safe, comfortable, nurturing, and well-balanced space. It relies on time tested ancient principals of energy movement and on the integration of the outer world with our inner subtle-energy anatomy to bring about balance, harmony, vitality, health, and lasting abundance.

The course will cover:

The multiple aspects that compose one’s life
Awareness exercises specifically designed for opening receptivity and sensitivity to the living and work environment
Assessing the energetic blueprint and makeup of the space
Clutter and its effect on every aspect of life
Infusing every area of life with abundance
Enhancing and improving health
Bringing harmony into all relationships
Creating the opportunity for wealth
Un-cluttering the living or working space
Personal grounding and protection
Releasing energetic blockages from life and space
Guidance and protection
Setting intention
The proper use of color, sound, light, and texture that will support personal needs and desires
How to clear the negative/unwanted energetic residue
How to use tools such as smudging, anointing, color, sound and symbols

The objectives of this course are the following:

To highlight the numerous elements that must come together to create a restorative environment
To differentiate between the elements that are conducive to a living space as opposed to those that are used to create spaces for other functions
To highlight the ways in which the setting of a space may either enhance or interfere with personal needs and desires, as well as support or hamper the effectiveness and well-being of the user
To offer the participants simple and inexpensive applications for the creation of a restorative environment that supports their goals and dreams
To offer tools and remedies needed in order to transform and create a peaceful, nurturing, supportive and safe space

(as an introduction 3 sessions, 2 hours each, as an ongoing program 9 sessions, 2 hours each)

CREATING SACRED SPACE AND PERSONAL HOME ALTERS

In these uncertain times, regardless of spiritual or religious beliefs, a sacred space or a personal alter within your home can serve as a valuable sanctuary. Energy from actions, experiences and emotions is held in homes and work spaces, some of that energy may become stagnant or stuck within these spaces where it no longer serves us well. In order to maintain optimal health and well-being, harmony and prosperity, we need to learn how to become aware of stagnant energy, how to effectively clear it and how to create sacred space.
Many aspects come into play in the process of setting up a supportive and effective sacred space or a personal alter. In particular the specific space has to support and enhance the values, needs and desires that we identify as important to us. Setting up a sanctuary depends upon the available resources and the size of the space that can be allocated to it. Also there are numerous yet necessary techniques for infusing a space with vibrant, harmonious and nurturing energy that need to be explored, chosen and then implemented. In order to enable the user to harness its benefits the sanctuary or alter will have to be energetically sealed and consecrated there by separating them from the mundane and establishing their clear boundaries. The final step in this process is a blessing ceremony that makes the space our own and specifically designates it for its chosen functions.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To teach the fundamental elements and techniques needed for assessing the energetic matrix of a space
To highlight the differences between mundane and sacred
To gain awareness of the influences of animate and inanimate objects
To explore the subject of intentions
To teach ways by which we can influence the energetic flow of our lives and spaces in order to achieve a well flowing life in a harmonious, nurturing and supportive environment
To teach the fundamentals of setting and using sacred space and personal alters
To teach the fundamentals of energy consecration and sealing

The course will cover:

Awareness
Consciousness
Setting and using intentions, wishes and desires
Clearing and consecrating our body and space
Creating sacred space and a personal home alter
The role of altars and how to create them
Setting in a small space using minimal resources yet achieving maximum results
The use of “power tools” such as fire, wands, rattles, bells, oils and crystals
Sealing and consecrating a space
Creating a Blessing Ceremony

(as introduction a one 3 hour session, as an ongoing course 10 sessions, 1.5 hours each)

ENERGY HEALING FOR SELF USE

Due to stress, tension, illness, unhealthy nutrition and lifestyle choices the flow of energy within our body may become blocked or stagnant. When this happens our overall well-being is adversely affected and we lose our ability to experience life to the fullest or to enjoy a state of health, happiness and peace. Energy Healing is a simple, safe and effective technique that could be used by anyone in order to facilitate a state of vibrancy and well-being. If directed with awareness it knows where to go within one’s body in order to balance and strengthen it. The process of energy healing utilizes the natural universal life force that flows through everything and it effects all aspects of life and living. This subtle force of electromagnetic energy has been called different names by different traditions and people: “Chi”, “Ki”, “Prana”, “Light”, “Vital-Force”, “Cosmic Energy” and more. Although we all possess the ability to utilize, direct, and redirect the flow of energy, the effectiveness of energy healing lies in the way we do so and in the intention that we have for extending healing in the first place. There is no wrong or bad energy healing, nor does energy healing do harm; yet, producing desirable results depends on how well one learned the core issues and techniques that are involved in utilizing and extending energy for the purpose of healing.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To gain awareness of the influences effecting the energetic body
To explore the principles and processes of energy healing and “laying of hands”
To teach how to harness natural, innate abilities in order to be able to utilize the universal life force for self-healing
To teach the fundamental elements and techniques needed for assessing the energetic matrix of the body
To explore the fundamentals and techniques of energy healing
To teach the principals of distant healing and how to direct the flow of energy to friends and loved-ones in need
To teach ways by which we can influence the energetic flow of our lives and within our body in order to achieve wellness and harmony

The course will cover:

Awareness
Consciousness
Energy scanning
Directing and redirecting healing energy
Clearing energy blockages in our body
The role of visualization in healing
The use of ritual and objects such as fire, wands, rattles, bells, oils and crystals for healing
Setting a healing ceremony

(an ongoing course 10 sessions, 2 hours each)

WELLNESS – A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR ACHIEVING A STATE OF WELLBEING

Wellness expands the definition of health to include a process of integration through self-directed awareness, exploration and personal growth. Our wellbeing depends on the merger of many elements that together set the foundation for a balanced, satisfying and nurturing life. By learning how to achieve a state of optimal wellness we become the conductors of our life. As such we tend to be less affected by depleting factors such as stress, illness, unsatisfying relationships and unsupportive environments.

A state of wellness can be achieved by utilizing simple yet dependable self-assessment tools and activities that can be implement into a personal holistic protocol. In order to achieve wellness we need to first clearly face and then learn how to change the elements in our life that are not serving us well, that may be energy-depleting, or causing us pain and suffering. We also have to gain an understanding of how each aspect of our life effects and depends on a delicate balance within a well-functioning, well-integrated whole that we call our life. Embarking on this magical path of self-exploration and energizing activities will result in a healthier, more satisfying, vibrant and joyous life.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To gain awareness of the influences effecting holistic wellness
To explore the multiple aspects that determine the quality of our experiences
To teach techniques for self-assessment
To explore the issue of self-responsibility
To teach how to formulate a personal vision
To explore the subject of meaning
To teach effective breathing techniques
To teach visualization and autosuggestion techniques
To teach the fundamentals of healthy nutrition
To explore the benefits of movement and play
To teach the principals of setting and using an effective personal wellness protocol

The course will cover:

Self-assessment and self-responsibility
Awareness and consciousness
Meaning
Sensing, feeling and thinking
Communicating
Nourishment
Effective breathing
The role of visualization and autosuggestion
Setting a personal wellness protocol

(an ongoing course of 10 sessions, 1.5 hours each)

DISCOVERING THE “ME”

We are all a composite of multiple “selves”, each with their individual history and unique way of seeing and interacting with the world. Together these “selves” make up the “ME”. Yet one or more of these selves – at different times – may become the “leader self” that affects our behavior or actions. The different “selves” could be triggered by various situations, stimuli and timeframes affecting the quality of our work and our well-being. It is imperative for us to be aware of the effect the different “selves” have on how we act and function and why one or multiple “selves” could be called into action during the process of our life and work. How you interact with the world and the people that come in and out of your life and how you perform your daily activities will in a large part be a result of which one of your “selves” is in charge at any given moment or when confronted with different situations and stimulation.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To introduce the participants to the concept of multiple “selves”
To understand the process of identifying the different selves that compose the “ME”
To learn how to identify the energy of the different selves
To facilitate a conscious channel of communication between the dominant self and all the other “selves”
To enable the participants to open and create a system for resolving inner conflict, tension and polarities.

The course will cover:

Techniques of identifying and connecting with the multiple selves in a safe and effective way
Techniques for harnessing and integrating the power and talents of the different selves
How to prevent the different selves from dictating behavior and action without our awareness
Techniques that will prevent any of the different selves to be activated and move into dominance triggered by others’ issues or behavior
How to identify, connect with and establish an energetic personality and a unique voice.

(an ongoing program 12 sessions, 2 hours each)

CREATING AND MAINTAINING ENERGETIC BOUNDARIES

The energetic body serves as a shield for our physical, emotional and spiritual constitution similarly to the way that our material body safeguards our physical makeup. Since there is a constant exchange of energy between us and all that we come in contact with on a conscious and unconscious level, we must acquire the insight and the necessary abilities for effectively setting energetic boundaries for self-preservation. Living in today’s ever changing world holds the potential for exposing our vulnerabilities in ways that could have damaging effects on our wellbeing, behavior, disposition, effectiveness and power. It is therefore important for ever person to learn how to sharpen their ability to facilitate and honor energetic boundaries.

The objectives of this course are the following:

To introduce a system of setting and holding energetic boundaries for attaining and maintaining physical and spiritual vibrancy and power.
To aid the participants in their ability to energetically separate themselves from others.

The course will cover:

Energetic self-awareness
Techniques of creating and maintaining effective and energetic boundaries
Identifying energy assaults and energy suckers
Effective energetic self-protection techniques
How to prevent becoming energetically drained at work
How to remain nurturing and open to the needs of others while holding and honoring personal needs
Restoring energetic boundaries if or when they are compromised
Energetic clearing of self and space

(an ongoing course 8 sessions, 1.5 hours each)

A $20.00 deposit is required at the time you sign up for a class.
Because space is limited deposits are non refundable but can be applied to a different class date if you cancel at least 5 days ahead your scheduled class.

Courses takes place on Long Island, New York.

PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED IN ORDER TO KEEP CLASSES INTIMATE AND ALLOW AS MUCH PERSONAL ATTENTION AS POSSIBLE TO EACH PARTICIPANT.

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