What?
At Vedic Art Courses we dive into our own creativity through silence, visual art, and the principles of art. During the basic course you will be introduced to the 17 principles of Vedic Art.
You don’t need to be an artist or aspire to become one. You don’t need to know how to paint or draw. On the other hand, you may be a professional artist and still discover that your skills are not of primary importance here, since in the world of Vedic Art, the creative process unfolds on its own terms. As you paint, you will gradually pick up technical skills as well.
Creativity manifests differently in every person. Vedic Art is an excellent method for opening up one’s own creativity. When it opens, it shines through in ways unique to you — you may find new vitality in photography, gardening, music, writing, or in any area of problem-solving that is present in your life.
The basic course lasts 6 days. You can complete it in three parts (2 + 2 + 2 days), in two three-day sessions (3 + 3 days), or in one intensive week (6 course days + 1 rest day). The week-long intensive course during summer time allows you to fully immerse yourself in the process and can be a wonderful way to spend a summer holiday. You can find more information about the Vedic Art method on my website via this link.
Where?
Courses are held in our home in the heart of Fiskars ironworks village, in half of a log house built in the 1890s. The house is called Wilhelmshöjd. From here it’s a short walk to nature trails, swimming spots, as well as the village’s cultural and restaurant offerings. Meals can also easily be taken in the village restaurants and cafes.
When?
Courses & Events Calendar (All the Dates are found here).
Registration: hello@jenniarbelius.fi
Practical Information – Schedule, Meals, Accommodation, and Fees
Schedule: Course days are from 10:00–16:00. You can arrive already after 9:30 to settle in. Please drive carefully when leaving after the course day.
Meals: Bring your own packed lunch & dinner. Coffee and tea are included in the course. At lunchtime you may cook in our fully equipped kitchen and use the microwave and fridge. The recommendation during Vedic Art courses is to eat vegetarian food (since the Vedic tradition comes from India), but your painting is not dependent on diet — you may eat what you like.
Accommodation: You may attend without accommodation. If you wish, you can stay in guest rooms during the course. Photos and details can be found on our Airbnb page: https://www.airbnb.com/h/wilhelmshojd.
Note! For courses you book directly through me, not via Airbnb. During the courses the accommodation costs are lower than usual, it is €50 per person per night. Bed linen and towels not included, so please bring your own. Our home is also home to two cats. During courses, some areas not shown in the listing are also open. During summer we paint outdoors in the garden, while in winter or rainy weather we move indoors to different parts of the house.
You may also arrive the evening before to gently prepare for the course. An additional night with the course is 50 euros. Always book accommodation in advance.
Course Fees
- 2 days of the basic course: €170 (you need 3 sessions like these to complete the course)
- 3 days of the basic course: €215 (you need 2 sessions like these to complete the course)
- 6 days of the basic course: €420 (all principles in one week).
Supplies needed for the basic course
Bring your own painting supplies (acrylic paints, watercolors, etc. Oil paints not suitable due to slow drying and strong smell).
If you don’t want to purchase your own supplies to keep at home, you can buy a materials kit from me for the course. The kit is available for €10 per course day. This can be a good option if you paint only occasionally. The materials kit includes all the supplies you will need during the course with acrylic paints EXCEPT painting surfaces. So even if you rent the supplies, please bring your own painting surfaces and your own note-taking materials.
List of materials:
- Painting pad (A2/A3), suitable for acrylic and/or watercolors.
- If you are already familiar with painting, you may bring ready-made painting surfaces, though they are usually not needed for the basic course. The A2/A3 painting pad works perfectly.
- Notebook, soft pencil (e.g. B6), variety of papers (300g, suitable for acrylics), A2 and A3 pads, small cardboard plates (palettes), disposable gloves if preferred, apron or clothes for painting (not included in supply kit)
- Brushes (including one large 5 cm), palette knives, sponge, rag, kitchen paper, glue (PVA/gesso), masking tape, water-soluble paints (basic colors + black & white), lots of painting paper (250–300 g, A2)
- Cheap plain sketch paper for daily warm-up (not quality paper, since it will be discarded immediately).
- You can wash the brushes with water and pine soap; the house provides both the soap and the washing equipment. Paint water is collected in a separate container (not poured into the sink).
If you have already completed the basic course
You may request a tailored course from me. In that case it is not Vedic Art but Listening Painting. Dates are the same.
More information on Listening Painting Courses here.
Also note: Listening Painting Workshops in Fiskars
You are warmly welcome to try a Listening Painting Workshop (1.5 hours). The goal is also to find silence and open creativity, making the invisible visible.
Dates and details of Listening Painting Workshops can be found here.
All the Courses and Events Are Found Here.
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