Relax and it will come to you: Inviting the Creative Act
March 8-14, Northside Valley Estate, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Taught by Lavinia Plonka, GCFP and guests
Enrollment limited to 14 people
$600/tuition only (accommodations/airfare separate), $550 if registered by December 20.
> Register now!Join us for this exclusive multi-disciplinary adventure into the creative process. Whether you are an artist,
wish to be an artist or are passionate about the art of living, this workshop will enrich your personal process.
Who should attend?
Anyone who has ever wished to explore the creative process.
Anyone who has wanted to have a better connection with the resources of the body.
Professionals, amateurs and those who have never lifted a pen or a brush will all benefit.
What will take place during the workshop?
- Feldenkrais® lessons, theater, music, movement and art will gently release somatic blocks to make manifest your avowed and unavowed dreams.
- Exploration of myth/archetypes, ritual, and ancient systems like the chakras will stimulate the mind.
- Time to be with your personal creative process.
- Multi-disciplinary approaches to discovering your relationship to creativity
- Opportunities to present works in progress or participate in supporting others’ work.
- Leisure activities including: swimming, snorkeling, beach walks, optional excursions.
- Special presentations, workshops and events with guest artists, teachers and performers.
All will take place in a safe environment designed to nurture both process and product, with an emphasis on relaxation, not achieving.
> Details and Sample Schedule.
What will I gain?
- Concrete tools for pursuing your personal creative process.
- CD or MP3 recording of Feldenkrais lessons to continue your somatic development at home.
- New ways of approaching your art and your life
- New friends and colleagues
- Rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit!
- Free Photo Documentation of any art pieces that can’t travel (the shell collage, the sand painting, etc.)
Where is Northside Valley Estate? 
St. Croix is a US Virgin Island, so no passports are necessary for US citizens. Temperatures range from the 70’sto mid 80’s. For more information about the island, visit GoToStCroix.com.
Northside Valley Estate is the perfect incubator of the creative process. A beautiful eco-resort on the quiet northern side of this lush Caribbean island, it boasts lovely villas in a serene, tropical setting. The Caribbean is just across the street. More beaches and gourmet restaurants are a few minutes drive from Northside. Accommodations range from an economical double with no meal plan to renting an entire villa with meal plan. Each villa is equipped with a full kitchen should you choose to cook your own food.
In addition, Northside Valley can help arrange your travel with discounted flights to St. Croix.
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