Creative contemplation - on selfcare

Discover the power of a creative pause. Join us for a restorative morning at the Posthoornkerk a perfect place for peaceful reflection.
About this Event

Creative Contemplation morning.

Swap the daily hustle for moments of insight and gift yourself some "me-time". We are proud to present Joanna Maneckji who invented this collage-based process for solving problems and visualising the future called “Creative Contemplation” to run our workshop.

Well-being and self-care: What makes me feel well? What is one thing I can do to improve my well-being? Creative Contemplation is a safe space to quiet the mind, swap the daily hustle for moments of insight and gift yourself some "me-time". Using a mix of guided visualisation and collage techniques, we will explore what self-care truly looks like for you, creating a visual compass that serves as a tangible reminder of your self-care intentions.

What to expect & what's included:

• A welcome drink and biscuits
• A gentle reset: enjoy a guided visualization.
• Mindful creation: get hands-on with paper and access your inner wisdom.
• Your personal compass: create a collage that visually represents what is important to you, to take home.
• Space to reflect: share insights in a supportive small group environment.
• Materials - glue, palette, scissors, brushes and magazines

Agenda:

• 9:30-10:00 - Experience being surrounded by art in this unique location
• 10:00 Start
• Introduction & phones off!
• Guided Visualisation
• Hands-on collage
• Share
• 12:30 finish with your own visual compass to take home.
• Explore the art exhibition around you and get a guided tour with one of the artists.

A portion of every ticket will support the restoration of the Vondelkerk, helping to preserve one of Amsterdam's historic landmarks for future generations.

About your facilitator:

Joanna Maneckji is a Singapore-based learning and development specialist, coach and artist with more than 25 years of experience in industries including banking, healthcare and technology. She is the founder of Sunny Acres, a practice that combines learning design, people development and the arts to support wellbeing, reflection and personal growth. Joanna brings care, competence and credibility to her work through thoughtful facilitation, evidence-informed practice, professional coaching expertise and award-winning artistic achievement.

Testimonials:

"As a three-time participant in Joanna's workshops so far, I want to share that they were well worth the time invested, every time. The experience was always moving and magical as one feels supported and safe to go inwards to think and feel and then come out clearer, delighted and much lighter. And who wouldn't want that."

"Joanna effectively facilitated the session with her warm presence, wisdom and expertise. She effortlessly created a safe space for conversations and connections to happen."

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