winter season links:
intro
calendar
circle members
opening
workshop
creative inventory
revisiting exercise
reflective conversation
closing season
To see printable pdf of the seasons guide go here.
opening: mission statement silent time word: memories intro sentence: The best picture of me… stepping stones/synchronicities: share past creative journeys and guiding influences and state your short-term goals for the next meeting. business notes: remind one another to read creative inventory questions before next meeting jewel box: workshop — treasure photo boxes stepping stones for next meeting: closing: brief silent time The sister i workshop is designed to initiate problem solving through fun and innovative projects that will inspire your creative journey. Basic instructions encourage members to share ideas and explore a variety of materials with one another. Photographs fill our homes with sacred memories. However, organizing, framing and hanging them can be a daunting task. Piles of photos end up stored away and are shared only on rare occasions. During the workshop we will transform a simple box into a creative piece of art, then use it display our pictures. After you've shared your stepping stone goals for the next meeting, take out your workshop materials and create your treasure photo boxes. Let your creative spirit guide you, share your thoughts and ideas with the circle and let the magic happen! You can paint them, add intricate details, and line the inside with velvet. Once you've completed your box, write a note about the pictures you have selected and why. Include this in your box to share your special memories with others.  Before closing your meeting, take a moment to share your finished projects. Describe where you imagine your box in your home and how it will serve as a centerpiece for sharing and storytelling. What you'll need: pictures, a sturdy box, paper and your junk box (see suggestions below). junk box suggestion: photos: A special trip, a collection of friends and family, holidays, or portraits of your children at each birthday. boxes: Aired out cigar boxes, solid cardboard gift boxes, cookie tins (check out your local thrift store!), shoe boxes. Think about how many photos you'd like to fit into your box and then determine the appropriate size for your project. decorative materials: Nail polish, metallic and paint pens, stained glass gems, decorative paper, wood scraps, fabric, lace, leaves, wire and beads! Etcetera! paper (to write about your treasure): Archival paper, paper from a nice bag, a gum wrapper…it's up to you! adhesives: White glue, super glue, hot glue gun or an assortment of tape. camera — Be sure to take pictures of your creations! Send photos in and we will post them in the gallery. When you revel in your inventiveness, you inspire not only yourself, but help other sisters to blossom as well! 
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