Ask Lindena

Commissions and consulting

1. Do you accept commissions?
   Yes, I am happy to take on commissioned artwork.
2. Do you design workshops to suit special groups?
   I am available to facilitate workshops and can design them to suit all occasions.

Workshops

1. Where are the workshops held?
   Some are held in Blackheath, about 2 hours west of Sydney NSW and others in Epping in the north western suburbs of Sydney. Look at workshop details for more information.
2. What do we actually do at the workshops?
   You will be welcomed into a comfortable environment, where you will meet other participants. At the Escape to Create Workshops in Epping and the Playing with Paint Saturdays in Blackheath we will talk about the topic of the day. At all workshops I will share artists images, and give a poetry reading to inspire your creative spirit. This time is important to settle in and feel comfortable with each other. We generally begin painting with our fingers, as a way to relax and delete the critical voice for the rest of the session. This is a great way to unwind, express tension and ground yourself in the pleasure of the paint on paper. Then you will be guided with simple instructions to help you find your own unique expression in the topic of the day.
   On Tuesday mornings in Blackheath I will work with each of you personally to achieve your desired outcomes. There are no topics on these Tuesdays.
   I will play beautiful music to accompany you through the day.
   We break for a delicious afternoon or morning tea. At the end of the session you take time to reflect on the experience and the artworks you created. You will notice what you enjoyed, what you found challenging and what you would like more of. You will leave the workshop/playshop with a no. of artworks.
3. Can men come to the workshops too?
   Yes. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome.
4. Do I have to be creative?
   The workshops are designed to inspire and re-awaken latent creative urges, in the beginner and the professional artist or performer.
5. What do I need to participate?
   You need curiosity and a willingness to participate.
6. Do I have to wear special clothes?
   No, you can wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and leaves you free to move about in.
7. What will I get out of it?
   Inspiration, creative techniques, freedom to experiment (play), fun and laughter and inner peace.
8. Why would I want to attend the workshops?
   For all of the above reasons and if you want to be creative or feel stuck, uninspired, stiff, tired, bored, restless, frustrated, irritated, longing for more.