Melanie Rick is a Kennedy Center teaching artist who works with students, teachers and other teaching artists globally. In Hawaii, we have had the good fortune to study with her on a yearly basis. Using visual thinking strategies (ODIW: Observe, Describe, Infer, Wonder/Inquire), she teaches students and adults how to look at every detail within […]
Six-Word Memoirs & how to write them!
November 3, 2017 by ·
I’m in love with the Six-Word Memoir. I’ve written them myself and I’ve taught students how to write them as a way to explore the intuitive collages they make using the SoulCollage® process. After creating a collage card, we use visual thinking strategies – ODIW (Observe, Describe, Infer, Wonder) – to give voice […]
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June 27, 2017 by ·
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The Hero’s Journey SoulCollage® Workshop Series
June 20, 2017 by ·
A bit of background on my inspiration for this course… Some specifics… On Saturday, June 24, 2017, we will begin a hands-on exploration of the Hero’s Journey myth as it relates to our personal life paths, referencing the 22 major arcana cards of the tarot and using SoulCollage® as our creative vehicle. I’ll provide an […]
Cosmology of the Wheel of Life
December 22, 2016 by ·
For the first time ever, Mariabruna Sirabella will be offering a 3-day art and SoulCollage® workshop on the Big Island of Hawaii on March 10-12, 2017. See below for more information. This intriguing […]
The Phoenix: Ancient Myth, Personal Journey
December 20, 2016 by ·
I am very happy to announce that Mariabruna Sirabella will be with us again on Maui (yay!) this January 21-22 to facilitate a SoulCollage® workshop entitled, “The Phoenix: Ancient Myth, Personal Journey.” Mariabruna’s storytelling will draw us into this engaging and fascinating story filled with visual and poetic opportunities to inquire within and share with […]
Gratitude: A short talk and video on TED
June 20, 2013 by ·
A friend sent me the link to this beautiful talk and video on Gratitude. Since I’m preparing for this weekend’s SoulCollage® workshop entitled Gratitude, Grace, & Balance, I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful way to share the message. Enjoy!
