A Transpersonal Card: My Soul Essence
“When the soul wishes to experience something, she throws an image of the experience before her and enters into her own image.”
– Meister Eckart
– Meister Eckart
PLEASE NOTE: All workshops hosted by Sunshine Coast SoulCollage are non-denominational, open to people of any (or no) faith.
I invite you to explore your creative intuition through SoulCollage®, in a fun and nurturing environment. Besides the SoulCollage® cards that you make in each workshop, you will receive
- a file folder of informative handouts
- an attractive accordion file for storing extra images
- three blank, pre-cut matte cards for you to create additional SoulCollage® cards at home.
Creating SoulCollage® cards, either alone or in a group, reaffirms the qualities and experiences that we all share and our unique essence. It’s a process of revealing the One and the many.
SoulCollage® is open to anyone interested in self-exploration and expanded creativity. Why not join us and find out what it’s about?
Please note: A non-refundable deposit of $30 is required for all workshops. This can be payable to me using the Pay Pal button or by cheque to Heather Conn, Box 75, Roberts Creek, BC, V0N 2W0. Thank you.
To keep informed of my SoulCollage activities, please become a friend of Sunshine Coast SoulCollage on Facebook and/or join my RSS feed on this website. I hope that you are all having fun and gaining new insights while making cards. Please feel free to leave a comment on the Sunshine Coast SoulCollage Facebook page.
2013 SCHEDULE
April 14
Council Suit: Peace
I’m hosting a one-hour teleclass Honouring Mother Earth with SoulCollage® through Kaleidosoul.com at 3 p.m. PST. This session is open to Kaleidosoul members only.
Source Card
Here are the four SoulCollage® cards that we will focus on:
Card #1:
Council Suit: Mother Earth/Gaia
I AM ONE WHO honours the beauty and power of Gaia, who feels awe, appreciation, and great connectedness through her presence.
I AM ONE WHO makes lifestyle and consumer choices to help protect Mother Earth, and who advocates on her behalf through writing and group actions.
Card #2:
Committee Suit: I AM ONE WHO is nurtured and healed in the magic and freedom of nature.
Card #3:
Community Suit: Jane Goodall
Card #4:
Council Suit: Awe and wonder at the glory of nature and space
Here are a few others for inspiration:
Committee Suit: I AM ONE WHO finds healing and nurturing in the sanctuary of home and nature, who marvels at the growth of new life from seeds.
Council Suit: The Hiker
Council Suit: Grace
Thursday, Feb. 7
Introduction to SoulCollage®
I’m facilitating a private group workshop at a home in New Westminster, BC from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
2012 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 21
Introduction to SoulCollage®
I’m doing a two-hour morning and afternoon session for 13- to 17-year-olds as part of a week-long event in Roberts Creek, BC called Surpass. It will be held at Camp Byng on Lower Road and hosted by educator Michael Maser.
I’m looking forward to sharing this fun work with symbols and imagery with youth. This will be my youngest audience yet.
Saturday, April 21
Honour the Earth with SoulCollage® How do you nurture yourself in nature? What parts of the Earth do you most connect with — mountains, the sea, forest — or all of it? How do you celebrate your connection to the Earth?On this Earth Day weekend, we’ll use ritual, visualization, and the intuitive creativity of SoulCollage® to honour our planet and our individual relationship to nature. We’ll each choose symbols and create powerful images that resonate with our subconscious and our archetypal self, whether it’s of Gaia, an animal, or a natural place that you consider sacred.Participants are welcome to bring and use photos and images that hold special significance or resonance. All materials will be provided.
Yoga by the Sea in the Heart of Roberts Creek, 1 – 6 p.m.
$69 + HST (If you bring a friend, it’s $65 + HST each) — includes cost of supplies
Saturday, March 24
Sagewise Conference (March 23-25): Honouring Elders, and Conscious Aging
I am presenting a morning workshop on journalling and self-discovery and an afternoon session of SoulCollage work. These workshops are open solely to attendees registered for the conference, held at Edenvale in Abbotsford, BC. For more information about the conference, contact Charles James at 604-602-7959 or charles@sagewise.org.
Writing the Inner Way workshop participants
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012
Writing the Inner Way with SoulCollage®
Want to inspire a flurry of words? Like the idea of choosing from dozens of symbols and images to spark your subconscious? Through the creative process of SoulCollage®, you’ll explore a fun, intuitive way to deepen your relationship with words and produce powerful art at the same time. Enjoy two forms of storytelling through a series of writing exercises that respond directly to your personalized images. No art experience necessary. Each participant will leave with 1-3 SoulCollage® creations. All supplies provided.
Trained SoulCollage® Facilitator Heather Conn is excited to offer this workshop, inspired by one that she took on SoulCollage® and Journalling. To register, call 604-886-6520. For more information, see sunshinecoastsoulcollage.ca.
Yoga by the Sea, Moon Studio, in the Heart of the Creek, 1 to 6 p.m.
$65 + HST; $60 + HST if you bring a friend
Council suit: The Storyteller
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, Sechelt, BC
I am providing a private, mini-introduction to SoulCollage to the in-service volunteers, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Davis Bay, BC. Not open to the public.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Celebrate Your Shadow Self
Control Freak. Little Miss Perfect. Inner Bitch. Some parts of ourselves are hard to love, but have you ever thought that they’re here to help? Find out how through fun writing exercises and a short introduction to the power of the SoulCollage® process.
Wheatberries Bakery, 818 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC (the newest store)
6 – 8 p.m.
Admission by donation (all but 1%, which goes to organizers in Mexico), will go to supply 100 desks and school supplies for children in a poverty-stricken school in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Find out more at porlosninos.com.
2011 SCHEDULE
July/August: Professional Development
Heather Conn, trained SoulCollage facilitator and owner of Sunshine Coast SoulCollage, is taking a four-week online course with Anne Marie Bennett of Massachusetts on SoulCollage and Journalling. Dozens of women from across the globe are participating.
Friday, July 22, 1 to 6 p.m.
Introduction to SoulCollage
Private group session, Roberts Creek, BC
Friday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Art of Being: Finding Peace Through Transition
Reinforce the power and serenity of “being”, rather than “doing.” Using the inspiration of a labyrinth walk and the intuitive process of SoulCollage®, you’ll discover your deeper life story through visual symbols and experiential exercises. Enjoy the opportunity to walk two different types of labyrinths. Uncover hidden strengths that will see you through a challenging time.
Heather will co-host this workshop with Diana Ng of Minerva Innovations, known as “the Labyrinth Lady.”
St. Paul’s Church, 1130 Jervis St., Vancouver, BC (between Davie and Pendrell in the West End) Google map
$75 + HST (if you bring a friend, it’s $65 + HST)
$75 + HST (if you bring a friend, it’s $65 + HST)
To register or for more information, please phone 1-800-601-5611 or email hconn@dccnet.com. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required.
Saturday, April 2, 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Introduction to SoulCollage®: The Power of Symbols
Please see the description for my March 19, 2011 event.
The Silk Purse Arts Centre (Art Gallery), 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, CANADA
5 to 9:30 p.m. $65 + HST; If you bring a friend, it’s $60 each
Click here for the map location
5 to 9:30 p.m. $65 + HST; If you bring a friend, it’s $60 each
Click here for the map location
Saturday, March 19
**** Please note the date change from March 5 to March 19
Introduction to SoulCollage®
If you saw a table full of images – animals, landscapes, children, a laughing face or a fearful body – which ones would draw your attention? Which ones would represent you? How would you combine them to symbolize your Warrior or Crone self or your playful spirit?
Join SoulCollage Facilitator® Heather Conn as she uses fun, hands-on exercises to introduce the intuitive process of SoulCollage®, created by Seena Frost of California. This insightful practice draws on the power of symbols to awaken your creative spirit and portray aspects of your inner self, what Carl Jung called “sub-personalities.”
You’ll discover ways to celebrate those who have shaped your life and honour all parts of yourself – even those traits you’d rather not acknowledge. SoulCollage invites you to see how connected you are to the global community: we all share fear, joy, love, and a myriad of habits.
Ruby Dog’s Art House, 623 Kingsway (near Fraser), Vancouver, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., $75 + HST (includes all supplies)
To register, call Ruby Dog’s at 604-873-2825 or email rubydogart@shaw.ca
To register, call Ruby Dog’s at 604-873-2825 or email rubydogart@shaw.ca
March 3
Introduction to SoulCollage®
Powell River Digital Film School
Powell River, BC
I am giving grade 12 film students a brief introduction to SoulCollage® as part of my two-day workshop A Journey Through Life & the Self: Writing Your Way to a Short Film
February 12
NEW BEGINNINGS: Nurture a vision for 2011
What would you like to manifest this year? Are you on a path that honours and inspires you? Let SoulCollage and a walk in a labyrinth help you gain insights on your deeper goals.
I'm starting off the New Year with an exciting new workshop that combines SoulCollage and a labyrinth. With Diana Ng, aka "The Labyrinth Lady," I'm co-hosting an all-day event that offers inner seeking with a fun exploration of your deeper Self. Here are the details:
Saturday, February 12, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fleetwood Community Centre (room #3 lounge), 15996 - 84 Ave., Surrey, BC
$75 + HST (includes tea & snacks; bring bag lunch); $25 non-refundable deposit
$75 + HST (includes tea & snacks; bring bag lunch); $25 non-refundable deposit
Diana Ng, RN, BScN, M.A.L.T. is a consultant who designs and builds labyrinths from conception to completion, including the one at Fleetwood Park in Surrey. She integrates labyrinths into her customized and innovative workshops and presentations, helping people and organizations to be peaceful, creative, and effective. See www.labyrinthlady.ca and www.dianang.com
The non-refundable deposit of $25 is required for all workshops. This can be payable to me using the Pay Pal button below on this web page or by cheque to Heather Conn, Box 75, Roberts Creek, BC, V0N 2W0. Thank you.
Call me at 604-886-6520 or 1-800-601-5611 to register.
SCHEDULE FOR 2010
Saturday, November 27
ANIMALS, POWER, AND YOU: A SoulCollage® Exploration
Do you feel a special kinship with certain wild creatures? Are you open to guidance from animal energy? What lessons have you learned from your pets?
This fun, intuitive workshop will put you in touch with some of your animal guides, also known as the SoulCollage® Companion Suit. Through visualization, group work, stories, and lots of hands-on creativity, you'll discover and celebrate the chakra allies that guide your many aspects of Soul and self. You'll leave with one to three animal collage images that represent the inner you. No art experience necessary.
The Silk Purse Arts Centre (Art Gallery), 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, CANADA
5 to 9:30 p.m. $65 + HST; If you bring a friend, it's $60 each
Click here for the map location
5 to 9:30 p.m. $65 + HST; If you bring a friend, it's $60 each
Click here for the map location
Saturday, October 23
ANIMALS, POWER, AND YOU: A SoulCollage® Exploration
Do you feel a special kinship with certain wild creatures? Are you open to guidance from animal energy? What lessons have you learned from your pets?
This fun, intuitive workshop will put you in touch with some of your animal guides, also known as the SoulCollage® Companion Suit. Through visualization, group work, stories, and lots of hands-on creativity, you'll discover and celebrate the chakra allies that guide your many aspects of Soul and self. You'll leave with one to three animal collage images that represent the inner you. No art experience necessary.
Yoga by the Sea Studio (Sun Studio), 1055 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $59 - NO HST; If you bring a friend, it's $50 each
1 to 6 p.m. $59 - NO HST; If you bring a friend, it's $50 each
Saturday, September 18
Sharing/Healing Circle with SoulCollage® Cards
Private Family Gathering
3 to 4 p.m.
Guelph, Ontario
Private Family Gathering
3 to 4 p.m.
Guelph, Ontario
-- Jill Devonshire photo
Saturday, August 21
Free SoulCollage® Demonstration -- I'll be giving a one-hour informal talk and presentation at the Fibre Arts Festival in Gibsons, BC from 12 to 1 pm in the main artists' tent on Gower Point Road. Bring your friends and anyone interested in this creative process. I hope to see you there.
We're one!: Sunshine Coast SoulCollage celebrates
Friday, April 9
After a year of operation, Sunshine Coast SoulCollage is having a party. Drop in on Friday, April 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3054 Lower Road in Roberts Creek, BC and have fun making cards with other SoulCollagers. All materials supplied. Look forward to seeing you.
After a year of operation, Sunshine Coast SoulCollage is having a party. Drop in on Friday, April 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3054 Lower Road in Roberts Creek, BC and have fun making cards with other SoulCollagers. All materials supplied. Look forward to seeing you.
SCHEDULE FOR 2009
Discover the FUN and INSIGHTS of SoulCollage with Heather Conn
Please note: Workshop fee includes all art supplies, images, handouts and take-home folders.
Saturday, November 28
Alchemy Centre, 3 - 431 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $65 + GST
(Click here for map and Mapquest directions http://www.alchemycentre.ca/location.htm)
1 to 6 p.m. $65 + GST
(Click here for map and Mapquest directions http://www.alchemycentre.ca/location.htm)
Sunday, September 27
Unitarian Church, 949 West 49th Avenue (at Oak Street), Budny room, Vancouver, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $65 + GST
1 to 6 p.m. $65 + GST
Saturday, September 19
Chaster House, 1549 Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $55 + GST
1 to 6 p.m. $55 + GST
Saturday, July 4
Yoga by the Sea Studio, 1055 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $55
Yoga by the Sea Studio, 1055 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $55
Saturday, May 2
Chaster House, 1549 Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $55
Chaster House, 1549 Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $55
Saturday, March 7
Yoga by the Sea Studio, 1055 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $55
Yoga by the Sea Studio, 1055 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC, CANADA
1 to 6 p.m. $55
A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required for registration in any of Heather's SoulCollage workshops. Please click the button below to register.
To make alternate payment arrangements, please contact Heather.
Here's what workshop participants say about Heather's SoulCollage sessions:
“I can't thank you enough for inviting me to this doubly wonderful workshop of Labyrinth and SoulCollage. The combination of the two, labyrinth walking and the making of cards, was very fulfilling, healing, synchronizing and energizing. . . Walking the two labyrinths and making my three SoulCollage cards gave me the answer to something that has bothered me for years. The tools you both presented helped me to receive the Higher Guidance I so needed. I'll never forget what was gifted to me.” – M.C.
"It [New Beginnings] was a wonderful workshop and an inspiring day -- everything I had hoped it would be and more. If you love collaging, personal development, and self-discovery, you won't be disappointed. Heather is a superb facilitator, who I would highly recommend. I look forward to spending another full workshop day with her in the near future." -- Brenda Blackburn, Owner and Principal Facilitator, www.DiscoveryFacilitation
"Excellent. . .Great teacher, great place. . .Very powerful and fun."
It's been a long time since I've done anything like this. It was fun and I enjoyed listening to everyone's insights. I am hoping to continue making these collages while I plumb deeper depths." -- Mandy
"I found the presentations at the end to be very rich. I loved seeing what others created with the pictures that were once just sitting on the table. It is as if they came alive. I feel as though I have thousands of pictures that have been waiting to be birthed. I thought I was supposed to paint them . . .Now I am excited that I can just cut and paste!" -- Dana
"I loved thinking about all of the aspects of self, communicating with people at the table, choosing the images. Great venue. Time went by so fast. Really enjoyed it." -- Petrina
"The entire experience has been extremely meaningful for me: the meditation, putting my critic to sleep, allowing me to open up to endless possibilities. . .It's okay to be me, all of me."
"You are very calm, approachable and friendly. Very pleasant manner of teaching." -- Linda
"I think you have an effective way of presenting your ideas and an openness to listening and allowing others to question and share. Thank you for helping me open windows to my soul." -- Cathy
Want help with SoulCollage?
Heather offers private, solo sessions in your home or hers -- whichever works best for you. She provides all supplies; you bring your curiosity and intuition.
SoulCollage in the workplace
SoulCollage is an ideal way for employees to celebrate themselves and reinforce the strengths that they bring to their work. They can also explore aspects of their personality that might hinder on-the-job performance or relationships with co-workers. It is a fun, creative form of self-discovery, presented in a supportive, non-threatening way.
During these challenging economic times of career transition and job uncertainty, SoulCollage can help people access their deeper selves and bring out buried passions and interests. This can help lead to exciting new work opportunities or enrich their current job role.
SoulCollage and mental health
Heather has used the SoulCollage process with mental health clients as an adjunct to her writing program. Since it involves only images, and no words, it activates the intuitive right brain, offering access to a deeper part of ourselves. This invites a freedom of creative expression that can broaden and enrich a client's self-image.
SoulCollage and healing and recovery work
The personal exploration and self-celebration aspects of SoulCollage are well suited for healing and recovery. Whether creating an Anger or Addict card or ones that represent a vulnerable new self in transition, each participant has support and creative freedom to represent his or her inner growth process and significant life influences.
Contact Heather for more details.
SoulCollage in the workplace
SoulCollage is an ideal way for employees to celebrate themselves and reinforce the strengths that they bring to their work. They can also explore aspects of their personality that might hinder on-the-job performance or relationships with co-workers. It is a fun, creative form of self-discovery, presented in a supportive, non-threatening way.
During these challenging economic times of career transition and job uncertainty, SoulCollage can help people access their deeper selves and bring out buried passions and interests. This can help lead to exciting new work opportunities or enrich their current job role.
SoulCollage and mental health
Heather has used the SoulCollage process with mental health clients as an adjunct to her writing program. Since it involves only images, and no words, it activates the intuitive right brain, offering access to a deeper part of ourselves. This invites a freedom of creative expression that can broaden and enrich a client's self-image.
SoulCollage and healing and recovery work
The personal exploration and self-celebration aspects of SoulCollage are well suited for healing and recovery. Whether creating an Anger or Addict card or ones that represent a vulnerable new self in transition, each participant has support and creative freedom to represent his or her inner growth process and significant life influences.
Writing workshops
If you're interested in a private SoulCollage writing session or any of Heather's other writing workshops, pleaseclick here