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There seems so much to say so ...
I am just going to say it all and hope you can pick out bits and pieces!
Well you know it was important for me to have days away and it felt a bit
wild to suddenly do this, but how lucky was I to find you and the wonderful
experience, safe space and deep process you offered!
It just felt so natural and right.
The homely atmosphere, the abundance of materials, the practical knowledge,
the flexibility, and your obviously deep and genuine commitment to the work.
As soon as I arrived and was welcomed into the group, I felt safe and confident that you would hold the space and guide me through the process.
This meant I could relax and be carried along and allow whatever needed to arise to do so.
I had no idea what! And did not need to know. I was able to trust the process to take me where I needed to go. The guided visualisation at the beginning of the session started me on that journey. The symbols which appeared were all significant and were to reappear in my painting. The main healing was to be in reconnecting with a younger self who I had judged harshly and a period of my life which I had felt shame about. In my new heart space I was able to reconnect with her, heal that rift between us, and reclaim the treasures of those years. As I was able to open my heart to her she appeared more and more clearly in my painting.
This is a very significant shift for me. Enriching me at a time when I felt depleted.
The very practical guidance you gave in the use of paints, brush techniques, moving through the stages, were also very appreciated. Your familiarity with all of these was very supportive. I now feel more confident in my own future work. (In fact, I just discovered I already have Pthalo green transparent without even knowing!!!) I will be looking at my materials with new eyes.
I think the size and nature of the group allowed me to feel relaxed and belonging. This was a great gift.
With Love and Thanks
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