Protective cloak of mother's love workshop
Therapeutic painting workshop inspired by Raphael’s Madonnas & archetypal images of motherhood
Date: Sat 14th Dec 2024
Time: 2-4pm
Venue : Fox Yard Studio, 6, Stowmarket IP14 1AB
Price: Adults £45
Retired & Low income £35
Children £25
As someone who has not had my own biological children, I had to discover a different relationship to ‘motherhood’. In my art and research, I have been inspired by various archetypal and artistic images of motherhood.
The universal mother is known by many names such as Mother Mary in Christianity, Sophia in Judaism, the Goddess Isis in ancient Egypt and she appears even in the neolithic sculptures of motherhood. Through my art I have rediscovered ‘Mother’ as a safe and nurturing place of love from which all can grow.
Several years ago, I had a particularly strong personal ‘encounter’ with Mother Mary when she appeared in my art. She became a personal patron in times of a difficult fertility journey. Last year I met ‘her’ on my travels through Germany, near the Rhine where Marian tradition is still very strong and her presence is venerated in churches, chapels, monasteries in beautiful paintings, carvings and sculptures.
Raphael’s Madonnas are veiled in healing mysteries and just painting their beautiful colours can be beneficial for our emotional wellbeing. This workshop helps to combat feelings of disconnection, isolation and internal loneliness, which arise especially during this time of year. Whilst using the relaxing technique of the wet-on-wet watercolour painting, we can wrap ourselves into the heavenly blue cloak of the universal mother, spreading love over the people across the world.
Looking forward to creating together and seeing your bright and colourful artwork.
Children are welcome under adult supervision. This workshop is more suitable for children 8+.
Accessibility and parking:
The studio is situated above the Fox Yard gallery in the Old Fox Yard just off the Ipswich Street. Unfortunately the studio is not accessible for wheelchair users, and the access to the workshop is via stairs only.
There is no parking at the venue, however you can park at a number of public car parks from £1 per two hours which are conveniently located within a short walking distance from the studio.
Any question, just ring me on 075133 60935 or drop me a message via the contact form.