The Voice of the Brush
Line / Stroke / Word
Join us in exploring the range of expression of the Chinese Brush, an ancient tool that joins body, mind, and spirit.
Clarity and Simplicity
We begin with the grounding straight line (ichi), a seated experience of Tai Chi Chuan. This practice strengthens and centers. We learn to move from the body’s core so that everything we do is aligned and integrated.
Expressive Acts
Moving into larger strokes with big brushes and buckets of ink, we are held by the principles of heaven, earth and human as we make the big gesture, find the grounding, counterbalance, resolve and complete the motion. Guided in this way we discover a natural artistic expression accessible to all.
A Moment in Time
In the end our handwriting will be the vehicle for the distilled voice of haiku. Through the constraint of this three line form, we focus in, open up and see the world with fresh eyes. Our writing reflects a moment in time. We know where we are.
No previous art experience needed. Only the willingness to take a leap.
Arrival & Departure
Friday, please arrive 3:00 - 6:00pm for registration.
Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.
The program will officially begin at 7:30pm.
On Sunday, the program will finish by 5:00pm.
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $265.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $220.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
Policies
Payment Policies:
Please read the payment policy before proceeding with registration.
Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructor
Barbara Bash is a calligraphic artist who mixes Buddhist sensibility with brush and ink. Her contact with Chögyam Trungpa guided her into a deeper play with the ancient principles of heaven, earth and human. She has collaborated over the years with musicians, storytellers and dancers in fresh forms of visual improvisation.
Barbara teaches expressive brush, contemplative handwriting and illustrated journaling. Being part of the Creative Process team at the Authentic Leadership in Action conferences from 2001 - 2013 led to the creation of her big brush community practice. She has trained in Nonviolent Communication, Focusing and mediation and leads a monthly Circle Practice: Strengthening the Heart. Barbara has written and illustrated a number of children’s books about the natural world and True Nature : An Illustrated Journal of Four Seasons in Solitude.
She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley. For more information about her work go to barbarabash.com Her True Nature visual blog is barbarabash.blogspot.com
Instructor:
Barbara Bash
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $265
Tuition - $220
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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Getting to Karmê Chöling:
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Karmê Chöling
(802) 633-2384
info@karmecholing.org
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