Tailored Art Therapy Sessions for Organisations
Do you have clients that would benefit from a supportive, gentle creative space to explore what is most important to them?
Or perhaps you would like to engage your team in an arts-based reflection or planning process?
Cocoon Creative Arts Therapies can provide tailored sessions for once-off or ongoing workshops and events, addressing the specific needs of your client group.
Please contact Michelle to discuss the possibilities for your organisation.
Or perhaps you would like to engage your team in an arts-based reflection or planning process?
Cocoon Creative Arts Therapies can provide tailored sessions for once-off or ongoing workshops and events, addressing the specific needs of your client group.
Please contact Michelle to discuss the possibilities for your organisation.
SpiritSong Vocal Collective - Spring Rebirth
This spring, rebirth yourself through the power of song!
In SpiritSong, we connect with and follow our impulse to create, exploring our unique expression through playful musical processes. We challenge ourselves through improvisation and harmony practices, developing skill and confidence, and nurture a sense of connection and openness through heart-warming songs and chants.
We'll learn gorgeous 3- or 4-part songs and engage in loads of fun improvisational games as we prepare for a public sharing/performance in the last week of the series for Spring Equinox.
Monday July 29th - Monday September 16th (rehearsals).
Friday 20th September (equinox gathering).
Please note that this series will be a closed group (max 16 participants). The group will be gathering in an easily accessible venue in the inner north of Melbourne.
To register your place, please phone 0409946994 or visit Trybooking.
Read Michelle's publication in Living Now Magazine: The Courage in Song
What people are saying about SpiritSong
"SpiritSong is a beautiful supportive spiritual space to work on vocal techniques and vocal expression"
"I really enjoyed attending spirit song, I hadn't been creative for many years and felt really blocked. I'm so thankful feel that I came across spirit song. Chelle is a really caring and approachable person and she runs the workshops and creates a supportive environment. I had forgotten how much fun it is to be connected to your voice/body and sound. I looked forward to Tuesday's every week. thanks so much xo"
"Spiritsong creates a warm inviting atmosphere that allows you to express your inner star and sing in a caring and nurturing environment with like minded individuals who enjoy co creating through music and sound. A place to leave the day behind and open a new page of your daily existence."
"I loved how chelle ran the workshops. Each week I felt really happy after class. I found it really rewarding to perform and see how far the group had come in the ten weeks."
"The meditative and improvised singing atmosphere was very relaxing and calming"
"#weeklyjoybomb"
In SpiritSong, we connect with and follow our impulse to create, exploring our unique expression through playful musical processes. We challenge ourselves through improvisation and harmony practices, developing skill and confidence, and nurture a sense of connection and openness through heart-warming songs and chants.
We'll learn gorgeous 3- or 4-part songs and engage in loads of fun improvisational games as we prepare for a public sharing/performance in the last week of the series for Spring Equinox.
Monday July 29th - Monday September 16th (rehearsals).
Friday 20th September (equinox gathering).
Please note that this series will be a closed group (max 16 participants). The group will be gathering in an easily accessible venue in the inner north of Melbourne.
To register your place, please phone 0409946994 or visit Trybooking.
Read Michelle's publication in Living Now Magazine: The Courage in Song
What people are saying about SpiritSong
"SpiritSong is a beautiful supportive spiritual space to work on vocal techniques and vocal expression"
"I really enjoyed attending spirit song, I hadn't been creative for many years and felt really blocked. I'm so thankful feel that I came across spirit song. Chelle is a really caring and approachable person and she runs the workshops and creates a supportive environment. I had forgotten how much fun it is to be connected to your voice/body and sound. I looked forward to Tuesday's every week. thanks so much xo"
"Spiritsong creates a warm inviting atmosphere that allows you to express your inner star and sing in a caring and nurturing environment with like minded individuals who enjoy co creating through music and sound. A place to leave the day behind and open a new page of your daily existence."
"I loved how chelle ran the workshops. Each week I felt really happy after class. I found it really rewarding to perform and see how far the group had come in the ten weeks."
"The meditative and improvised singing atmosphere was very relaxing and calming"
"#weeklyjoybomb"
Eco-print workshops
Eco-print (or close-contact printing) uses natural materials with metal, silk, fire and water in an alchemical process to create works of exquisite beauty. Eco-print is a gorgeous modality to work with as it teaches us to let go, to trust in the process, and be open to the mystery of the elements coming together. It truly is a collaborative process.
Nature's Alchemy - A full-day immersion in eco-print and other creative modalities for adults.
Ceres Environment Park.
Please contact Michelle for upcoming dates on 0409946994
Exploring our relationship with nature... connecting with the senses... following our natural impulse.
In this interactive and hands on full day workshop you will:
-Deepen your connection to the natural world and the eco-print materials through mindfulness and nature connection practices.
-Take your time, slow down and open your senses to the beauty of spring.
-Learn the basic method of eco-print and experiment with eco-printing different materials (paper, silk and wool).
-Engage in song, journaling, photography or clay work.
-Take time to unravel your eco-print bundles in small groups, noticing the outcomes of your experiments.
Please bring your journal and your curiosity!
Eco-Print a Unique Silk Scarf
In this interactive and hands on two-part workshop:
Week 1 – Learn the basic method of Eco-print and experiment with Eco-printing different materials (paper and silk). Please bring your journal to make notes, and your curiosity!
Week 2 – Take time to unravel your eco-print bundles, noticing the outcomes of your experiments and creating responses through visual art, journaling, clay work or photography.
Basic materials will be provided. You are welcome to contribute natural materials including: onion skins, purple cabbage, purple carrot, and/or eucalyptus, rose, plum, maple leaves, etc.
Please contact Michelle for upcoming dates on 0409946994
Nature's Alchemy - A full-day immersion in eco-print and other creative modalities for adults.
Ceres Environment Park.
Please contact Michelle for upcoming dates on 0409946994
Exploring our relationship with nature... connecting with the senses... following our natural impulse.
In this interactive and hands on full day workshop you will:
-Deepen your connection to the natural world and the eco-print materials through mindfulness and nature connection practices.
-Take your time, slow down and open your senses to the beauty of spring.
-Learn the basic method of eco-print and experiment with eco-printing different materials (paper, silk and wool).
-Engage in song, journaling, photography or clay work.
-Take time to unravel your eco-print bundles in small groups, noticing the outcomes of your experiments.
Please bring your journal and your curiosity!
Eco-Print a Unique Silk Scarf
In this interactive and hands on two-part workshop:
Week 1 – Learn the basic method of Eco-print and experiment with Eco-printing different materials (paper and silk). Please bring your journal to make notes, and your curiosity!
Week 2 – Take time to unravel your eco-print bundles, noticing the outcomes of your experiments and creating responses through visual art, journaling, clay work or photography.
Basic materials will be provided. You are welcome to contribute natural materials including: onion skins, purple cabbage, purple carrot, and/or eucalyptus, rose, plum, maple leaves, etc.
Please contact Michelle for upcoming dates on 0409946994
Creative Play - Arts immersion
Perhaps you've been sitting with the belief that you're 'just not creative' at all? Perhaps you find it easy to paint, but singing feels like an impossible thing for you? Perhaps you're longing to establish a creative practice but just don't know how to begin.
Creative Play is not about developing technical skills in any particular mode, but more about the meta-processes involved in opening to flow, listening into inner impulse and witnessing what is wanting to emerge.
We'll use meditation, reflection, and sharing, along with writing, movement, sounding, visual and sculptural explorations.
To find out more, please contact Michelle on 0409946994
Creative Play is not about developing technical skills in any particular mode, but more about the meta-processes involved in opening to flow, listening into inner impulse and witnessing what is wanting to emerge.
We'll use meditation, reflection, and sharing, along with writing, movement, sounding, visual and sculptural explorations.
To find out more, please contact Michelle on 0409946994
What Participants have said about Cocoon Workshops
"Really loved SpiritSong! A beautiful mixture of gorgeous songs, improvisation, singing theory, harmonies and fun in a safe and supportive group. If you enjoy singing and community I definitely encourage you to join in!" (Daniel, SpiritSong Participant)
"Loved SpiritSong! We learned so many beautiful songs and had lots of fun doing improv and then finished up with some cosy soup - very nourishing!!!! "
(Rebecca, SpiritSong Participant)
"It's a great way to tap in and wake up creativity.... very useful in activating me to push through the inner critic and just do it!"
(Gemma, (re-)Awakening the Creative Self Participant)
"A space of gentleness and warmth; to explore and to just be, because who you are – however you are – in just being, in that moment, is ok".
(Hilda, Melbourne)
"I feel inspired to explore in my own practice the full range of creative avenues that you explored and to allow them to dance with one another"
(Natalie, (re-)Awakening the Creative Self Participant)
"Great energy and atmosphere, and a fun creative space"
(Anna, (re-)Awakening the Creative Self Participant)
"I love the Women's Heart Song sessions, even the challenges have been transforming. I love the energy that happens in my body. A beautiful sacred women's space" (Women's Heart Songs Participant)
"Loved it. Your ability to create a sacred, nurturing space is a blessing!" (Women's Heart Songs Participant)
"The 'Autumn Songs' Journey was an incredibly beautiful experience. Very soul nourishing and a must thing to do in your life. Thank you! Love Eugenie" (Autumn Songs Journey Participant)
"Women's Heart Songs gave me a sense of community, and a safe space to express my voice. Have come away feeling joy-full and in my heart space". (Women's Heart Songs Participant)
"I loved the gentle nurturing space held by you Chelle. The starting meditations were excellent, simple but eloquent. Connecting with women is such a joy and you picked perfect songs/chants to reflect that. Your softness and openness ensures people like me (with absolutely no singing experience) feel safe, honoured and able to join in and contribute to the healing of self and others." (Liss, Women's Heart Songs Participant)
"Loved SpiritSong! We learned so many beautiful songs and had lots of fun doing improv and then finished up with some cosy soup - very nourishing!!!! "
(Rebecca, SpiritSong Participant)
"It's a great way to tap in and wake up creativity.... very useful in activating me to push through the inner critic and just do it!"
(Gemma, (re-)Awakening the Creative Self Participant)
"A space of gentleness and warmth; to explore and to just be, because who you are – however you are – in just being, in that moment, is ok".
(Hilda, Melbourne)
"I feel inspired to explore in my own practice the full range of creative avenues that you explored and to allow them to dance with one another"
(Natalie, (re-)Awakening the Creative Self Participant)
"Great energy and atmosphere, and a fun creative space"
(Anna, (re-)Awakening the Creative Self Participant)
"I love the Women's Heart Song sessions, even the challenges have been transforming. I love the energy that happens in my body. A beautiful sacred women's space" (Women's Heart Songs Participant)
"Loved it. Your ability to create a sacred, nurturing space is a blessing!" (Women's Heart Songs Participant)
"The 'Autumn Songs' Journey was an incredibly beautiful experience. Very soul nourishing and a must thing to do in your life. Thank you! Love Eugenie" (Autumn Songs Journey Participant)
"Women's Heart Songs gave me a sense of community, and a safe space to express my voice. Have come away feeling joy-full and in my heart space". (Women's Heart Songs Participant)
"I loved the gentle nurturing space held by you Chelle. The starting meditations were excellent, simple but eloquent. Connecting with women is such a joy and you picked perfect songs/chants to reflect that. Your softness and openness ensures people like me (with absolutely no singing experience) feel safe, honoured and able to join in and contribute to the healing of self and others." (Liss, Women's Heart Songs Participant)