CREATIVE Living - Elsii Faria

CREATIVITY

Circle Back to Nature

Connect to nature and yourself. Go on a calming journey and re-discover the power of intention and creativity. Take home a unique and meaningful art piece made with natural materials. Interested in gathering a group of friends or colleagues? Connect with me. View the Circle Back to Nature Workshop video - facilitated at the RMG. Read Re-Calibrating Creativity, a blog by me.
Creative Nature Retreat

During a Creative Nature Retreat at The Hive, you will experience a relaxing soundscape meditation, enjoy forest bathing/shinrin-yoku, participate in a healthy eating interactive cooking session and produce an original artwork - a unique and meaningful experience designed to help you connect to nature and yourself. Join us!
Gifts of Nature - a blog by me

When I began my career as an artist more than 20 years ago, the process and materials were far from natural. Creating with natural materials helps me to connect with myself and with nature. Learn about some of the benefits of working with natural materials
Nature of Self Art Series

Nature of Self Art Series is a program designed to help individuals and groups connect to themselves, nature and each other. A great personal growth and team building exercise - perfect for corporations, non-profit organizations, networking groups and youth. Learn more about the Nature of Self Art Series.
Valentine Vessel @ SG

Put your heart in it and create a nature printed platter. Join me on Sunday, February 3rd and 17th for an adventure through the creative process and enjoy a meaningful experience to help you connect to nature and yourself. Learn more.
#ExposingMySelfie

The Selfie has become an ubiquitous way to present ourselves on-line. The information and images that we share tells a story about who we are. What happens to the experiences and information left behind? #ExposingMySelfie includes many images that I generally leave behind. Embracing it all! View the video.
Road Trip to The Hive

So grateful to be in the company of two amazing boutique accommodation experiences in this beautiful place we call home – Durham Region. Click to read the York Durham Headwaters article featuring Nestleton Inn, The Piano Inn and The Hive Centre and Bee & Bee. Big thanks to Central Counties Tourism and Barry Best Photography for a great experience!
Kabir Continued - PT2

I had a dream – I was awestruck by a person who offered me many gifts including a Saraswati Veena, a 15th century instrument. I was overcome with emotion and couldn't speak. I didn't look directly at him but noticed that he had red hair or a hat. I awoke startled and spoke the name Kabir, a 15th century Indian Mystic Poet. I found his image with a red hat and was inspired to create – a gift for my friend Shayne who introduced me to Kabir and leaves for India today. Read Part 1 - Turning to Gold Read Part 3 – Getting to Know Saraswati Read Part 4 - Can't Stop this Saga
Fun with Flowers

Flowers inspire me to create mandalas. I set an intention and get lost in pattern and colour. This mandala was made with flowers from my mom. It is a gift and an offering – created with the intention to encourage successful collaboration between women and men.
Business Retreat

It was an absolute pleasure to host the Clarington Board of Trade for a Business Retreat at The Hive Centre. The group set intentions, explored strengths and obstacles, enjoyed a vegan meal, experienced a Shinrin Yoku/Forest Bathing session, created beautiful nature art, and participated in a closing fireside ceremony. View photos and video of the CBOT Business Retreat.
Absolute Authenticity

Absolute Authenticity? Well, it's a goal and I work at it. My friend, Shayne Traviss, has helped me along the way. It is a rare individual who will tell you exactly what he thinks. I came to realize that Shayne's messages were gifts and have been immeasurably helped by them as have many others. Shayne's book Your Vivid Life: An Invitation to Live a Radically Authentic Life hits is available on October 8th!
Spaces and Circles

I met Jothi at Community Innovation Lab where we discovered that we share similar interests in creativity, nature and community. Last month she launched HERSpace – a space for women to gather, connect, express and create. It was an honour to create a Mandala to celebrate the launch.