The way of opening feelings towards the vibration of colours. Communication with this vibration. Discovering the message, the sound and direction of the flow of each single colour and working towards the combination of colours. Medium used – Pastel, water colour as basics. Methods- using mainly hands on papers. Wet on Wet or layers for watercolours. Free drawing is encouraged.
2-SOUND
WILL vibration. Voice out the sound of the colours. Voice out AEIOU and the full consonant. Use tuning fork to help. Simple songs brought forth from within. Drumming can also include free movement.
3-STORY TELLING.
Spontaneous story telling. Taking One to three minutes to prepare and create a new story.
This activity can include dolls making. Simple materials can be used as symbols of the objects.
Dolls will have no face for flexibility and multiple purposes.
Method is free ,anything can be used for colour, sound, movement and objects. Stretching imagination.
Teachers and students each take turn to tell a short story or in small groups.
Book Alive training can be incorporated in this program. Mask making and inventing mask personality.
4- Movement – Soul Expression
We can use structured movements, like Brain Gym to awaken the left and right brain.
Drawing the horital infinite sign for balance.
But Free movement from sound and colours is encouraged. Free dancing with live guitar or piano is good.
5- TOUCH.
Creating 3d objects. Moving from 2D paper art. Clay work, Sand art, Painting rock, Shells, Tree barks,Leaves etc.
Clay work is especially important to expose inner emotion and mind. What is hidden from the conscious self can be brought forward for healing.
Touch also includes, going to nature and touch everything there- tree, insects, sands, rocks, animals, sea water etc. Children goes out everyday, weather permiting. Garden, park, beach etc.
6-ORGANIC POT PLANTING.
Start with small pot planting, then move on to vegetable planting in the garden. This work can bring respect, awe and inspiration. Respect for Nature. For older children include teaching of Global Warming and saving the forest movement.
7-OTHER SUBJECTS- Art and Crafts
Making jewelleries , knitting, cooking and baking and paper works.
8- Academics
Language, Mathematics, Science and computer.
9- GAMES.
We use woodblocks, sands, rocks, shells, balls, word games etc.
10- Physical exercise.
Tai Chi, walking, Hatha Yoga, depending on Preference.
The above teachings can be worked out in a weekly schedule incorporating all or most of the above.
Teachers should present their weekly work plan one week ahead.
We like to close each day with
-RINGTIME/PEBBLES in the POND
Sitting in a circle, short Yoga meditation, going into the inner spiritual world. Sharing. Discussion about dreams, visions and fantasy.
This can also include Mending the Red Broken Heart. Healing time.
Conclude by thanking each other for the happy day.
Upcoming Events
2010 Summer Art Camp - July to August at GVA Coloane Activity Center... More details will be posted soon!
