Heidi Darr Hope to teach in Asheville!

Who: Heidi Darr-Hope, mfa

What: Dream Amulets & Shrines – an all day retreat

When: Saturday, July 11, 10:00 - 5:00

Where: Asbury United Methodist Church,
171 Beaverdam Road, Asheville

Why: To Create a personal altar for contemplation, for gathering strength, and for renewing one's soul and spirit.


We are intuitively drawn to objects in our environment - feathers, flowers, bones, sea shells, broken glass, rusted metal... These things hold subtle, symbolic references to our personal lives. By learning to understand the language of these "teachers", we begin to experience powerfully uplifting and insightful forces that surround us each and every day.

Our day will open with the reading of a dream. Through a discussion of this dream, we will learn the practice of unearthing symbols embedded within it, allowing us to tap into the symbolic, poetic side of the brain, creativity's home. This lively dialog will release insightful stories, archetypal myths. Even in the absence of dream recall, everyone will benefit in the unraveling of the dream as we view all dreams as gifts from the unconscious to our entire dream community.
After reflecting of the meaning behind the found objects we are drawn to, we will create small amulets and talismans to visually relate their spiritual significance. Small boxes will be transformed into personal shrines using mixed media techniques such as collage, painting and mosaics. These embellished shrines will become mystical containers to hold the timeless wisdom harvested from nature and our dreams.

Cost: $195 includes all art supplies. No refunds after July 10, 2009.

To Bring: Please bring your lunch, dream journal, and any objects – rocks, seeds, bones, feathers, seashells, beads, old jewelry… that hold special memories or power for you. They must fit in the palm of your hand. We will provide snacks and drinks.

For Further information and to Register contact:
frivolitea@yahoo.com