Hello everyone, welcome back. I have an upcoming class held at the Barr Colony Museum on Saturday, October 24th. You may call them directly for registration. It will be a mixed-media class where you will get to combine art techniques and writing. Journals and art supplies provided, you may bring your own fun paper, photos and favorite writing pens.
Fall is here looking like winter! Time to cozy up with some tea and art supplies.
Taking a time of renewal for myself this summer. A time to relax, create and organize the new classes coming in the fall. I hope everyone hasa a chance to have some kind of retreat this summer, even if it is an afternoon to yourself.
Breathe. Relax. Explore.
(Microsoft File photo)
I really like this photo because it speaks of paths to explore and journey’s to take.
Great art. Great music. Wonderful weather. I was at the quick draw this year and was amazed by the talent of the artists to not only complete a piece of art in a limited time frame but to do it in front of an audience. Wow! Pictures are posted on the Art Without Borders website http://www.artswithoutborders.ca/
This photo is from the Art Without Borders website, is shows one of the many panels of artwork on display at the Black Box theatre at Lakeland College. The pieces that say Breathe and Speak are works I completed earlier this year.
Check out great art in out community at a variety of locations as listed in our local papers. This will be a great weekend for culture and fun.
Hard at work doing a card demonstration at last years Art Without Borders Festival. Lots of fun!!!
I am very excited to be a guest host for Mixed Media Monday, thanks Diane. The above piece I did as a message to always speak up and know your voice is important. Our voice is how we communicate our thoughts, feelings and ideas to others and our voice deserves to be heard. The piece is acrylic on canvas with stone for the letters. The painted background was done in a six step process to create the rough, textured, old-wood look. The background was painted that way to symbolize that life can be rough, speaking out and being real is one thing that makes it easier.
Here is my piece for Mixed Media Monday’s beach theme. The beach is a magical place to rest, create and Believe all things are possible.
Art class for girls ages 11-14 starting Wednesday, April 22 from 4:15 to 5:45 by instructor Michelle Lee Wyka. Girls are encouraged to celebrate their unique and wonderful personalities artistically in a gentle, guided format with art activities designed to encourage self-empowerment and confidence. Allow personal creativity to shine while exploring a variety of art mediums.
Four week course is $80.00 and includes all supplies and materials. ***Email Michelle at (michleeart at hotmail dot com) for information and registration.
The Art of Self-Discovery class for women starts Thursday, April 23 from 7:15 to 9:30. Delight your spirit with artistic exercises designed to encourage personal growth, creativity and relaxation. Have fun experimenting with watercolors, acrylics, mixed-media and more. No artistic experience required, just a desire to learn and have fun. Fee of $140.00 per four week session includes all supplies. ***Email instructor Michelle Lee Wyka for information at (michleeart at hotmail dot com)
Here are some samples of class work.
(Katie Ryan, a local reporter from The Source called and wanted to do an interview for the paper about the classes and workshops on The Art of Self-Discovery. Here is the article she wrote. Thank-you Katie.)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Volume 3 Issue 76
An
artistic
journey
inward
KATIE RYAN STAFF WRITER
As one of the most intense modes of individualism, creating art can be the
vehicle for an inward exploration of the self. To facilitate that journey is artist,
Michelle Lee Wyka, who will be leading the upcoming class,
The Art of Self-Discovery at Lakeland College.
“It’s unique to Lloydminster, nobody else is offering it,” said Wyka. “They’re
classes just for women, where we use creative art to facilitate personal growth.
You can talk about a lot of different things but by doing something artistically,
it actually uncovers hidden things that you have inside.”
The objective of the class, which begins June 5, is to reveal the participants hopes,
dreams, fears and blocks, in order to move forward in life.
“By doing a creative exercise, you are using not your verbal skills but your
visual skills, you are able to come up with things that you can’t do just using
words,” said Wyka. With a background in both social work
and interior design, offering such classes and workshops was a natural fit for
Wyka.
“What I want to do is utilize the skills that I have,” said Wyka. “I have been
working in this field for about three years and now have branched out into offering
classes to people in the community. In the classes that I have offered so far, the
women are just amazed at what they have been able to come up with and
learn about themselves.”
Armed with their creativity and the materials Wyka supplies, students will
create art while concomitantly promoting personal growth. The classes are offered
over four weeks and in this time participants will experiment with a number of
mediums including watercolor, acrylics, paper-crafts and mixed media.
“I hope they take away just an amazing learning about themselves, find the
strength that they have, are able to find a focus in their life regarding what their
dreams or goals are for the future and a belief in themselves that they can achieve
that,” said Wyka.
For more information call
Thursday, May 29, 2008 • The Lloydminster Source
Here is an invitation to relax and take some time for you to dream, create and explore. You are worth it. Join the journey.
Below are some common questions answered regarding The Art of Self-Discovery. The following was not a part of the article.
Do I need to be an experienced artist to benefit from The Art of Self-Discovery? No. You do not need any artistic experience at all, only a desire to be creative, have fun and learn about yourself.
How does learning happen in The Art of Self-Discovery? Learning happens as the mind is given freedom to create. Stress lowers as emotions are given a safe place to vent. Self-expression through art helps give voice to the soul. It is a powerful therapeutic process based on YOUR thoughts and feelings. The end result is a piece of art as unique and powerful as you are and by which, in the creation of, you will learn something about yourself.
What is the difference between art and The Art of Self-Discovery? In art the focus is on the piece of art being created. In The Art of Self-Discovery the focus is on the thoughts and feelings of the artist. The art piece is a vehicle for self-expression and learning.
How does creating The Art of Self-Discovery help me to learn about myself? In the Art of Self-Discovery you are creating images about you and for you. Images provide the bridge between our experience and our language. Sometimes what we find no words for may be revealed in our art and take us on a new path of learning and life.
Who can register? There are several classes to choose from; Ladies only, Teen girls only, Mixed-participant workshops for adults and custom classes available for your organization.
How do I register for classes? You may email me at micheleeart at hotmail (dot) com Please write the email as you would normally when you contact me, I write it this way here to prevent spam servers from getting my email, thanks. Registration and payment must be made prior to the class or workshop starting in order to hold your spot as class size is limited. Scroll down to see complete class and workshop information.
Mixed-media Monday is an art website for mixed-media artists to post their work and challenge themselves to learn and grow artistically.The theme for this weeks mixed media challenge is anything with wings so…… The piece I submitted has butterflies and feathers so it fits the criteria. It is a collage piece on freedom, of breaking out of traditional female roles and having the freedom to explore one’s own wants and needs. Joyful.
Class times for Winter/Spring 2009
Michelle Lee Studios
Saturday worshops held at Lakeland College.
All other classes held at the studio.
The Art of Self-Discovery Ladies, take some time for you, join other women on a creative journey of learning, laughter and personal discovery. Delight your spirit with artistic exercises designed to encourage personal growth, creativity and relaxation. Discover the joys of Personal Journals, Collage, and other creative exercises, all while having fun experimenting with watercolors, acrylics, mixed-media and much more. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or an accomplished artist/crafter these classes will be an opportunity for you to explore your creativity and growth in a guided and supported way. Registration of $140.00 per four week session includes all art materials and supplies. Fee also includes your materials for one major artistic project, your own Personal Journal and your own mini Art Kit to keep. Each four week session features a different main project, different journal exercises and a custom art kit unique to each class so feel free to take them all. Let your journey begin.
LADIES ONLY CLASSES
January 22, 29, February 5, 12 Thursday’s 7:15 to 9:30 pm (Class full)
March ,11,18,25 April 1 Wednesday’s 7:15 to 9:30 pm (Class already in progress)
April ,23,30 May 7,14 Thursday’s 7:15 to 9:30 pm (Only a few spots left)
TEEN GIRL CLASS
This class is for girls only. The age guidelines are from 11-14 years of age.
This class will start after Easter break on Wednesday, April 22 from 4:15 to 5:45 and run for four weeks. The dates are April 22, April 29, May 6, and May 13, 2009.
The class is about allowing personal creativity to shine as the girls explore a variety of art mediums. The class encompasses one major art project and weekly artistic journal exercises. The journal exercises are designed to encourage the girls to explore their thoughts, feelings and learning in a safe manner. The course projects are designed to encourage self-empowerment and confidence. The girls are encouraged to celebrate their unique and wonderful personalities in their own way artistically in a gentle, guided format.
Course registration is $80.00 and includes ALL materials including the personal journal.
Registration and payment must be made in order to hold your spot in class. Class size is limited so early registration is best.
To register you may email michleeart at hotmail (dot) com
Please write the email address as a standard email when you write me, it is written this way here to prevent spam servers from getting the email address, thanks.
March 30, 2009 at 3:26 pm eLovely collage………freedom to explore and soar = Love it!
March 30, 2009 at 3:33 pm eWonderful collage!
March 30, 2009 at 3:43 pm eWhat a wonderful collage with so many differents thing.
March 30, 2009 at 4:18 pm efun collage!
March 30, 2009 at 5:00 pm eLove the texture and all the different elements you’ve used in this piece. Great work!
March 30, 2009 at 5:25 pm ewonderful collage!!!
March 30, 2009 at 6:17 pm eI love your collage with all its textures and colors. Great job.
Faye
March 31, 2009 at 12:33 am eI love all your paper collage work! Wonderful piece.
April 1, 2009 at 11:27 pm eWhat a lovely, meaningful piece, Michelle! Diane