Barbara Steinman, Floating Crap Game -- 4 throws of 3 dice out of 20 throws, 1993, oil and encaustic on linen, 21.0 cm x 21.0 cm
Purchased with funds from the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation and the Art Gallery of Windsor Volunteer Committee, 1995, 1995.001.A

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This session embraces the saying “What if?…” and takes the opportunity to see the world in endless possibilities. The “What if…” we will be exploring is not rooted in fear or worry, but rather curiosity, expansion, and creativity. The bridge from what is and what should be can be found through creativity and “What if...” thinking. Broaden your perspective in a playful and fun way!

Ainslee will guide us through a variety of art-making techniques and prompts that support our sense of curiosity and imagination. As we practice through the art-making process, we plant the seeds to nurture this way of thinking into our everyday life. Take time to consider when we are faced with challenges (perhaps in career, personal life, mental health, etc.), and how this shift in perspective may be of benefit to you. Imagine, dream, and envision all the possibilities of your future!

Suggested Materials: 

• Paper or sketchbook 
• Paints (watercolours/acrylic/etc)
• Pencils, markers
• Collage materials 
• Art buffet (This means, whatever you have available to you will work just fine!) 

Process: 

• Jot it Down: What are your most wild dreams? 
• Are you moving through a transition period right now (career, family, health, etc.)? What is it that you envision to be possible? 
  
• “What if….” Let it be playful! Our goal is to use this “what if” thinking to tap into our creativity and positive imagination, not fear or worry. 

Art-Making

• Using a simple symbol, create a variety of pieces by just changing one element at a time!
  • “What if… I flipped the page upside down?”
  • “What if… I didn’t look at my paper?” 
  • “What if… I used my non dominant hand?” 
  • “What if… I changed the [size, pattern, shape, etc.]?”
• Use this process as a space to explore your materials, perhaps in an unconventional way! Become curious! Let’s  connect with our senses, and follow our impulses to try new things.