Colour, gesture, presence

Art, Emotions, and Meditation
Discover the power of creativity, mindfulness, and intuition

This unique workshop invites you to explore the interplay between creativity and emotional balance, uncovering your natural capacity for wisdom and self-expression.Join renowned artist and teacher David Rycroft for an inspiring retreat where art and mindfulness meet. 

Through guided artistic exercises, individual feedback, and group sharing, you’ll:

• See the world from fresh perspectives, breaking free from habitual concepts.
• Explore emotions and abstract expression through art.
• Tap into your intuition and inner wellspring of inspiration.
• Cultivate relaxation while maintaining clarity and focus.

No prior experience with art or meditation is needed—everyone has the potential for creative expression and for wisdom. The only thing that counts is our willingness to explore.

We will be guided through a series of art (and meditation) exercises specially-designed to enrich our understanding of how an artistic expression can help us see emotions – and our relationship to them – more clearly. 

By exploring how to express states of mind through hand-made lines, intuitive shapes and vibrant colour combinations, we befriend the contents of our mind and discover how our relationship with these contents can evolve towards wisdom. 

Throughout the weekend we will be creating a rich sketchbook which, once we are back home, will serve as a vivid reminder of how to work – and play – with our emotional life. 

Step into a weekend of creativity, reflection, and mindful discovery—your inner artist awaits!

Please note that there is a limited number of participants.

David Rycroft

David Rycroft brings over 20 years of experience as an artist and meditation teacher. His work celebrates the vitality and balance of the natural world and human spirit. Holding an MA in Buddhist Studies, David is also co-founder of Mind With Heart, an international charity supporting emotional health in schools.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

Saturday 01
10:00 – Introduction, meditation
10:30 – Exploring the toolbox: some preliminary exercises
11:30 – Drawing physical sensations
12:30 – Lunch break
14:30 – Abstract art and emotions
15:00 – Painting: exploring the expressive power of colours
16:45 – Sharing and meditation

Sunday 02
09:30 – Meditation
10:00 – Exploration: what is art to me?
12:30 – Lunch break
14:00 – Meditation
15:00 – Painting the landscape of the mind
16:30 – Sharing and conclusion

Monday 03
09:30 – Meditation
10:00 – Exploration: what is sacred art to me?
12:30 – Lunch break
14:00 – Meditation | Painting presence
14:00 – 16:00 – Sharing and conclusion

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

START Saturday 1 August at 10am
END Monday 3 August at 5pm

CONTRIBUTION €183 (includes painting materials €15)

REGISTRATION AND BADGE/KEY COLLECTION
Friday 31 July: 2pm – 6pm
Saturday 1 August: 9am – 9:45am
If arriving after 6pm on Friday, please notify registration@rigpa.org

LANGUAGES Teachings: French, English

TRANSPORT No Shuttle