The Vedic Art course is an invitation to enter a creative process guided by silence, painting, and the principles of Vedic Art. During the foundation course, you are introduced to the 17 principles of the method, supporting both artistic expression and personal insight.
No prior experience is needed.
You may be completely new to painting or an experienced professional. In Vedic Art, the process does not begin from technical skill, but from a different starting point – one that allows creativity to emerge from within.
Creativity expresses itself uniquely in each person. The course often opens new perspectives not only in painting, but also in writing, music, gardening, photography, or in how you perceive your life as a whole. What unfolds here is not limited to painting – it extends into the wider movement of your life, especially where something new is ready to emerge.
The experience of summer courses
At times, painting is not simply an activity, but a way of entering a different rhythm.
The summer courses create a space where painting can unfold without urgency. The days are shaped by guided sessions, personal painting time, conversation, and rest. You are invited to step out of everyday structures and allow your creative process to move at its own pace.
The rhythm is calm and unhurried.
There are moments of silence and moments of pause. Time outside the sessions is open – shared or solitary, as you prefer.
During summer, we often work outdoors, in natural light, in the warmth of the season and surrounded by greenery. The days offer space for both focused painting and quiet presence.
Many participants experience a sense of expanded time – as if there is more space than in everyday life. Nothing needs to be achieved.
Setting
The courses take place in Fiskars Village, surrounded by nature, in a peaceful and atmospheric environment. The small group size and home-like setting allow for focused work, personal guidance, and the possibility to move through your process without comparison or pressure.
Summer intensive (one week)
The summer intensive is designed for those who wish to give painting time over several days.
The course is based on the Vedic Art method, rooted in Indian Vedic tradition. At its core, however, is always your own process – what painting opens for you in this moment.
The process releases creativity, deepens your connection to yourself, and gently shifts you out of everyday patterns in a way that is both subtle and engaging.
Accommodation on-site may be arranged, allowing the experience to deepen over time.
During the course, we may also share simple home-cooked meals. You are equally free to bring your own food, cook independently, or visit local restaurants. Practical details are agreed upon during registration.
If you feel drawn to a few days where the creative process can take priority, you are warmly welcome.
Course structure
The Vedic Art foundation course consists of six (6) days, which can be completed flexibly:
– 3 × 2-day modules
– 2 × 3-day modules
– or as a one-week summer intensive
The intensive format offers a particularly immersive way to experience the process and is often found to be especially rewarding.
Who is this for?
The courses are primarily intended for adults interested in painting and the creative process. School-aged children may participate under the supervision and responsibility of a guardian.
Dates, location, and pricing
All current information is available on the Current Courses page.
If you are interested in attending with your own group, you are welcome to inquire about a suitable time.
Registration
You are welcome to join regardless of previous experience.
To reserve your place, please register by email:
📧 hello@jenniarbelius.fi
Places are limited and allocated in order of registration.
Further information
For returning participants
If you have already completed the Vedic Art foundation course, you are welcome to join the Listening Painting Courses.
The dates remain the same, while the content is tailored to your individual process.
You may also join the mailing list to receive updates on upcoming courses.