July: Inspirational Futzing . . .

15:51 09 July in Journal by admin
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TIP OF THE MONTH

I hope things are settling down into the new normal. Gosh so much happening around. . .and it’s summertime so let’s go into that . . .shall we!

I wanted to share another favorite childhood technique. . . playing with glue and sand. Now we can do this with just glue and sand. . .or we can just dye the sand different colors. In a ziplock bag add sand and food coloring until you have the color saturation that you want. Then let it dry. I like to put the colored sand in a spice bottle so that i can choose the stream of flow.

So as i am playing with the glue and sand and layering it over each other I am fascinated by how the sand sticks to the glue. It doesn’t stop there however. . .it’s so much fun to start futzing around with it. If futzing is a new term for you. . .it basically means to be doing something with a purpose, without a clue. This is in my opinion the best way to get inspired. I call it INSPIRATIONAL FUTZING. . . The purpose is to be inspired. . .and doing so without any conscious control. . .this way we let our subconscious go where it wants. . . We get to make a mess and discover, create. . .and mostly invent. How about that for a brainstorm activity for all ages!

Have fun futzing!

x Daniella

Do give the tip of this month a go, at the end of this newsletter. Feel free to contact me to explore your next chapter together, regardless of location. Skype, Whattsap Video, Zoom and Facetime at our fingertips, locations know no boundaries!

WHAT’S UP THIS MONTH:

A) Daniella’s Sculpture:

Play Sculpture installation funded by AFK, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts. Has been completed. The Instagram hashtag for this project is #playartamsterdam . So far there are 6 formal collaborations. Come over here to see a review of this project!  ( https://www.daniellarubinovitz.com/artist/play/ )  

Giant Pink Glasses, formerly known as La Vie En Rose 2.0: OPEN Come and visit this installation! (Address: Anton Schleperspad, Amsterdam- 15 minute with bus 397 on way to Schiphol, 1 min walk from bus stop) or a lovely 20 min bike ride from Amsterdam Center.

B) SMART Coaching 1:1? Contact me. Curious about what could be expected about working with me in a private coaching session? You see, I combine Art Therapy (I’m an Art Therapist) and Coaching (and a certified Coach) with clients on a range of personal development topics that uncover the light in order to let it guide you on your path. I use art as an initial diagnostic tool to get an accurate picture of what is happening in the here and now. . .followed up with verbal coaching to meet goals.  

C) Kidz Art Lab:  Sundays 10-11:00 am for +/- 18 months- +/-5 year olds . . .    http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/kidzartlab    (OPEN)      https://www.facebook.com/kidzartlab/  

KidzArtLab classes are weekly (see vacation schedule). Session focus on the magical worlds of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture. Parents join in with their child. The lab is as exciting for caretaker and child. You will have a blast releasing your own inner child! Join our Instagram @kidzartlab or Facebook @kidzartlab group for dates. Fees: 1 time is 23 euro and for 6 times is 108 euro. Note: We are looking to beef up our team, and we are offering internship positions. It’s a great place to learn and grow.

(TeenArtLab pop up workshops are now being put together: Please inquire when interested.)  

D) POP UP Painting for Adults. There is a new whatsap group, for the adult pop up workshops.  . . This came out of a suggestion from participants to make scheduling easier! We are in process of organizing a full day workshop. Please inquire with me! (OPEN) 

E) Team Development: Ready for a unique team offsite session! Inquire about painting workshops that get teams to share more about themselves. . .while having a blast expanding their creativity. No experience necessary! Really! Contact me. (TBD after C-19 risk) (OPEN)

F) SMART week retreats in Amsterdam: Check out retreat schedule for 2020. . . (OPEN , please inquire) http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/painting-retreat-week-amsterdam/

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OUR EXERCISE THIS MONTH:

FUTZING FOR INSPIRATION . . .

  1. Watch the video above . .
  2. You will need sand (read above how to optionally dye it), glue any sort of glue, paper.
  3. Draw with the glue on your paper.
  4. Sprinkle the sand, let it settle for a minute or so.
  5. Remove the excess sand.
  6. Repeat for each sand color, or layer of sand.
  7. Add paints to really get the futzing going to a new level!
  8. Like to share a picture? Post your art and findings instagram @daniellarubinovitz . . .or Contact me for more on this topic.
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