Welcome

Hello, my name is Fiona Stolze. A very warm welcome and thank you to all of you who are visiting my blog.

I created this space to share a lot of the things that are of value to me. The photo shows me in Ceret in the south of France, down at the Spanish border. Both beautiful, inspiring countryside and warm sunshine are valuable to me and Ceret gave me both when we went there on holiday last summer. Other things high on my values are self-empowerment, creating works of art, learning constantly and teaching these things to others to inspire them to greatness. I also enjoy beautiful artwork and travelling.

If you’d like to read more about what I’ve done so far, why not have a look at the About page.

I really enjoy being highly creative and artistic at all times. There is a constant stream of ideas for projects flowing through my mind and I have to take time and filter to see what is practical and what isn’t. At some point in the future it would be wonderful to have a beautiful gallery for all the artwork that I create in a lovely holistic healing centre. I also visualise these mandalas on silk in healing centres all over the world to connect me with beautiful spirits globally.

Watch out for the Globally Grateful forum which is linked with this project. http://www.globallygrateful.com

You can book a silk workshop with me and create your own personal mandala on silk. And it’s always great to get questions from you either about your own silk painting or anything else you think I might be able to help you with. The category Silk Painting Techniques is a forum for your questions.

I also have plans to develop some new products both in the area of silk painting and self-development so keep in touch if you would like to find out more. Why not sign up to our Silk & Art Newsletter on our website homepage to keep up to date on what is happening

This blog is evolving organically as you, the readers, give feedback and I see how I can be of further service to you.

For more information and bookings, please contact me:

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Coaching and workshops – fionastolzeworkshops@gmail.com

All things linked with Silk Painting – silkandart@gmail.com
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I really look forward to hearing from you.

In gratitude

Fiona

P.S.: Why not have a look at the SilkandArt website to see some of the silk mandalas I have on offer. We’ve been branching out now and are offering t-shirts and other products featuring my mandalas (follow the link on my homepage).

Launching the Globally Grateful Forum

I am really excited about the launch of “Globally Grateful” which is a beautiful space to express gratitude for everything in your life.

This is where you will find it: http://www.globallygrateful.com

We will work together to uplift and inspire and open the doors for more love and abundance in our lives.

At some point in the future I will create a healing centre for everyone to come to, again and again. A place of deep soul nourishment and love and acceptance. This online forum is creating the foundation for this to happen.

If you feel you resonate with any of this, please join us. Every contribution is meaningful for the whole and serves to carry us all into a space of greater thankfulness for everything we have.

I will regularly be contributing to the forum with ideas which I hope will inspire you to recognising and appreciating love and acceptance of what you are right now.

Trusting that I will meet many wonderful people through this process, I look forward to it all blossoming.

See you there at http://www.globallygrateful.com

Warm wishes

Fiona

Brand New Slide Show of my Mandala Silk Paintings

I’ve been asked by many of you who have visited my website where all my mandala silk paintings are.

The focus has been on the silk cushions, pictures and cards but I realise now that lots of people have been expecting to be able to browse in the gallery and see the artwork I have been doing over the past few years.

So…. in response to that, Michael has kindly put together quite an extensive slide show which you can enjoy at your leisure. There’s a pause button, with forwards and backwards so you can take time to look at your favourite mandalas.

Just follow this link to the page on the website and remember to come back here afterwards and leave any comments you have. The first button is for the new extensive slide show and underneath that is the YouTube film, the older, much shorter one we did to music several months ago.

Slide Show of my Mandala Silk Paintings

I look forward to hearing from you.

Take care and enjoy.

Fiona

Resist Technique – How to Put Gutta on Silk Without it Flooding

Okay, once you’ve decided which type of gutta to buy,what on earth do you do with it? Knowing how to put gutta on silk is not as easy as it looks but with a bit of practice and some useful tips, it should all start to flow a bit better.

If you’ve had a look at my post on which type of gutta to choose, then hopefully you’ve invested in some gutta that you’re happy with.

Now you may have bought a tube of gutta. In which case, all you have to do is take off the cap and start to apply it to the silk . But in actual fact, you may well find that the hole is a bit big and the gutta comes out really fast and thick which makes it difficult to control. These tubes are intended for beginners who want to just get started on some very basic patterns without worrying about finer details.

What if you want thinner lines? Well, the solution is to buy bigger bottles of gutta, small plastic bottles to refill and a set of nozzles to apply to the plastic bottles. It can be a tricky business filling the little plastic bottles but once you know how, it becomes a piece of cake.

First of all you have to match the nozzle to the plastic bottle. And this is how you do it….

You have to get a sharp pair of scissors and cut the tip off the top of the bottle. Be really careful only to cut off a small piece to start with. Next, try to fit the metal nozzle on top of the plastic. If it is still too wide, cut off another small piece. Try on the nozzle again. Do this with a twisting motion until the nozzle hugs the plastic. If it is still not perfect, slice off yet another piece of the plastic and try the nozzle again.

It’s really important to make sure you don’t chop off too much at the start as you may find that the nozzle just falls off and then you have wasted your money! So do it bit by bit.

Okay, so now the nozzle fits. And why is it so important to make sure it fits snuggly? Because when you are applying the gutta, there may be moments when you press the plastic bottle a bit too hard. This is when any badly fitting nozzle is likely to come flying off leaving you with a big puddle of gutta on your silk. And that can be rather off-putting to say the least.

Now, I’ll be perfectly honest. Your nozzle can still come flying off even if it fits perfectly. I overcome this by checking the fit every few minutes. I gently press it into place, twisting it firmly onto the bottle. But yes, I have had a few crises which ended up with a gooey mess of gutta on my beautiful masterpiece.

Right, you’ve cut the top off the plastic bottle. Now we need to fill it with gutta. And this is how you do it. Press the plastic bottle until all the air goes out of it and then hold the nib down into the gutta. Let go of the bottle and you will hear the gutta being sucked up into the plastic bottle. Now take the plastic bottle and gently bang it on the table to let the gutta settle. Repeat this procedure a few times until the bottle is at least half to three quarters full of gutta. You don’t want it to be completely full as that increases the risk of everything bursting out onto your silk.

Now you’re reading to start applying the gutta to the silk. Okay, so you are holding your bottle with the fitted nozzle in your hand, giving gentle pressure. You’re making sure that you are keeping the nozzle in contact with the silk, much the same as if you were writing your name, but with a little less pressure. An important thing to note is that you are putting pressure on the bottle itself with your thumb and forefinger so that you have an even flow of gutta. You are not pressing on the silk itself. Just maintain very gentle contact.

There is a chance that the gutta can ‘bloop’ at this point. This is when an air bubble comes out and the gutta makes a mini explosion over your silk. It can make a bit of a mess of your artwork. But you know what? This happens to me at regular intervals, too. And what do I do about it? I just make a creative feature out of it.

What do I mean by creative feature? Well, just pretend that it was meant to be that way. Turn the bloop into something that makes your design look really cool. Repeat it a few more times. Really, there are no mistakes in silk painting. Have fun and get creative.

I remember a few years ago when I was holding a workshop in Glastonbury. One very lovely participant suddenly lost her nozzle in the midst of a very creative phase. So I came over to the rescue. We made a golden butterfly out of it and added a few more for good measure. You would never have been able to tell from the result. And she was very pleased with it.

Now there is something I want to mention about resist technique. When you are drawing your lines, you want to make really sure that they stop the dye from ‘escaping’, so to speak. Hold your frame up to the light and you will be able to see easily where the weaknesses are and where the dye might be able to flow through when you begin to paint. Make sure all areas are properly closed and touch up any lines that seem a bit thin. It will be worth it when you come to apply your dyes as they will remain intact and keep the dye within its boundaries.

Have fun, then. And do let me know if you have any further questions or need any guidance on anything relating to this.

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH COLOUR

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH COLOUR!

I don’t know if you are aware of it, but the colours you choose to dress yourself in can truly empower you.

When was the last time you woke up and just felt like moving mountains? And what did you grab for in your wardrobe? I’ll bet it was something pretty upbeat that made a bold statement about the way you felt on that day.

And the morning you opened your eyes and felt pretty awful. That was when you put on something that was likely cautious and “invisible”. Who wants everyone looking at them when they’re not feeling special?

It’s a fact that the choice of clothes you make on a daily basis really reflects what is going on inside of you. And for the majority of people this is happening on a subconscious level.

So, just image if you were to make conscious decisions about the way you colour dress and the impact this will make on everyone around you? (oops, I just coloured that yellow and it became almost invisible)

That would mean that you could think about what you have planned for the day and dress to enhance the desired outcome. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Personal empowerment with colour is quite easy once you know how.

I will be sharing some interesting bits and pieces about how to empower yourself with colour and I look forward to hearing about any of your personal experiences.

HAVE A COLOURFUL DAY!

Gutta For Silk Painting – What’s the Best Kind to Use?

When you’re starting out with silk painting it’s hard to know which materials to go for. Yes, there are many books and sites out there telling you which brands to go for but often they have a vested interest in promoting one over the other. So this post is just going to take a look at the pro’s and con’s of gutta for silk painting and leave the choice up to you.

I was just wondering how many of you actually know where the word gutta comes from. Well, it’s from the gutta percha tree which grows in Indonesia. The latex-like gutta from this tree was used in all sorts of industrial and medical applications

Gold gutta in plastic bottle with nib

including the lining of golf balls. One of the types of gutta available to silk painters is solvent based and seemingly contains this gutta, which has a rubbery feel to it.

Serti or resist technique is a method used in silk painting to create boundaries which limit the free flow of silk. Gutta is applied in small bottles with nozzles on them to the silk so that it pentrates the fabric. As it dries, it hardens to form a barrier which gives form to your painting. This is my preferred method of silk painting and indeed, I wouldn’t be able to create these detailed mandalas without the resist technique.

So back to the different types of gutta for silk painting. Basically you can choose between solvent-based gutta and water-based resist. And what is the difference? Okay, let’s start with the solvent-based type. You always have to remember that when working with solvent, it’s really important to keep your working space well-ventilated. This type of gutta needs to be removed after your artwork is complete and the only way to do it is by dry-cleaning which some of you might find impractical. One big advantage is that you can paint your dyes on very quickly after applying this gutta.

The other type is water-based and technically isn’t called gutta, but resist. However,  I still refer to it as gutta. What you need to watch out for is that it needs a bit longer to dry because the dyes can dissolve it a little if it is still too wet. One great way to speed up this process is to give your painting a blast with the hairdryer. I do that in my workshops so that we can get on with the colours. As to the question of dry-cleaning, this doesn’t apply to the water-based version.After you’ve fixed the dyes into your silk either by steaming or heat treatment (ironing), your can wash any clear gutta out by hand. One of the big advantages of the water-based version is that there are no fumes to contend with.

Now my preference is to use gold metallic gutta. The bad news is that you can’t dry-clean the solvent-based version. But I choose the water-based type because I want the lines to be a major feature of my finished work anyway.

However, I have had situations where I have tried to wash out gutta after I have changed my mind about the composition of my artwork. If you leave it too long, you might have a pretty hard job on your hands.

Now I wanted to address one particular point here. It is one which crops up again and again and I must admit that I have never had any difficulties with it. Many artists maintain that when they have completed their silk painting and then subsequently steam it, they never know how the finished work is going to end up because the lines tend to move and smear, letting the dyes blur at the edges.

I have never experienced this, either with iron-fixing or with steam-fixing but this appears to depend on the chosen brand.

In case you are interested in which brand I use, it is by Marabu Silk. I have used gold and silver gutta, as well as the clear version. All of these are the water-soluble types as I’m not keen on fumes and dry-cleaning.

I hope this helps. I am intending to post something on the art of resist technique itself so watch out for that soon. If you have any questions, please post them here and I’ll do my best to help out. Enjoy.

Chartres Labyrinth: From Cathedral to T-Shirt

Did you know that up until medieval times 7-circuit labyrinths were very popular. They were typically represented on parchments in all sorts of manuscripts and it wasn’t until the appearance of the 11-circuit labyrinth that a transition was made to these designs being reproduced on the ground. The labyrinth that we all know as the Chartres Labyrinth was one of many which were created on various sites, but the majority of them were destroyed. The one built in Chartres around 1200 AD survived and has become the most famous 11-circuit labyrinth known globally.

Over the centuries pilgrims have travelled to the Chartres Labyrinth to do repentance by ‘walking’ the entire length of the labyrinth on their knees. This pilgrimage has taken on the name of “Chemin de Jerusalem” as it is looked upon as an alternative to going to Jerusalem.

I was very inspired to paint the Chartres Labyrinth on silk while I was living in Glastonbury. Of all the pictures that I have painted over the years, this is the one that has attracted most attention. People maintain that it has a very magnetic energy with quite a unique luminosity and they enjoy just standing in front of it, absorbing its energy. There are many books published on this topic which look at the sacred geometry contained within it.

Chartres Labyrinth in Blue T-Shirt

If you would like to read a more detailed post about the Chartres Labyrinth, why not follow this link over to a new blog I have created which takes a look at the sacred sites and symbolism which have inspired my mandala art over the years. It’s called “Spiritual T-Shirt Designs“.

And as a response to those of you who have ever asked me if you could wear my mandalas on a t-shirt, the good news is that now you can. The virtual shops are still in development but are ready to go as they are. Why not have a look and see what you think.

http://silkandartshop.spreadshirt.com (which is a US-based shop) and
http://www.comboutique.com/silkandartshop (based in France)

P.S. Remember to come back to this blog again when you have had a look around.

The Silk & Art Website has Launched Today

Fabulous news. The brand new website has launched today on the Winter Solstice. Please have a look and see all the things we have been preparing.

It includes the silk mandala cushions, the silk mandala pictures, mandala greeting cards, chakra banners and yingyang and Om wall hangings. And of course, commission work. I have included some information about how to make a silk painting as well as some details about the Demartini work.

I’m thrilled we’re back up there and participating again.

It would be lovely to have your feedback as always as this is how we grow.

This is where to go:

http://www.silkandart.com

With warm wishes

Fiona

Mounting Your Silk Painting In a Funky Way

“How can I mount the silk painting I’ve made?” is a frequent question I hear from many of you who contact me. So I’ve decided to post an article on it for everyone to benefit from.

Mounting your silk painting needn’t become a chore and I’m going to describe to you how to do this in a relatively quick way for a modern, funky look.

You have to first of all fix your silk by steam or iron, depending on what types of dyes you are using. If you have at least 2 or 3 centimetres of edge around your image, then you can go ahead with this method.

Get yourself one of those artist’s canvas frames. I prefer the chunky ones with a 3cm depth but any thickness will do. Lay the frame on a flat surface in front of you and lay the silk on top of that. Centre your artwork as best you can on the frame and then wrap the silk over the top edge and gently hold in place with a pin. Do this for the other 3 sides. When you have done this, carefully turn over your artwork.

Please make sure your work surface is clean as your silk will be lying on it. If you can, lay down a thin cloth for protection.

Now you can start to affix your silk to the back of the wooden frame. Begin at the bottom, the edge nearest to you. Work this way for a firmer finsh. Hold the silk firmly and using an upholsterer’s stapler, staple the silk in place in the centre of the bottom. Repeat halfway along this edge to the left and right so you have a staple 1/4 of the way, 1/2 way and 3/4 along.

Do exactly the same for the other three sides, making sure you pull the silk firmly into place before stapling.

At each of the corners, fold the silk first to the left and then back to the right, tucking the extra silk underneath for a tidy finish. Staple in place.

You can now go around and put in extra staples in between the ones you have already placed, for extra hold. When this is complete, take a sharp Stanley knife (or similar utensil) and a long ruler. Hold the ruler in place to make a straight line and then cut along the silk, making a neat , tidy edge. Repeat for each side.

Et voila. Now your picture is reading for hanging. It has a very funky, contemporary look and is very versatile. All you need is one nail, two if you prefer.

If you know in advance you will be mounting your silk painting in this way, remember to include a wide border so that you can make a decent wraparound on the canvas frame.

Oh, yes and don’t leave the frame lying on the table when you are finished if there is a cat in the house. Ours has an antenna for silk and would love to  snuggle down on a freshly completed piece of work. We just have to make sure she sleeps elsewhere.

I hope this has been of use to you and look forward to hearing how you got on with it.

Warm wishes

Fiona

Welcoming Wealth

This is a new workshop which utilises the synergy of the group to identify and effectively clear obstacles to manifesting wealth in your life. “Welcoming Wealth” empowers you to move beyond all guilt around affluence and to step into a new space of richness.

A full-day workshop from 10am – 4pm.

Cost: €105.00

For further information and to book, please contact me at fionastolzeworkshops@gmail.com or call me at +353 (0)870695657.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Warm wishes

Fiona

New workshops

I’m really excited to announce that I will be running a new full-day workshop in December. It is called “Welcoming Wealth” and will focus on using the group synergy to clear obstacles in our way to manifesting  wealth. Immediately after the Art Ireland I shall be posting some details on this event, as well as informing all those of you who are on the mailing list.

The other event is an evening hosting of “The Value of Values” which is excellent for understanding why you make the choices you do and how to set really effective goals. A very valuable exercise, one which I repeat regularly and put into action. Bring focus and empowerment into your life.Contact me if you’d like to know more about either of these.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Warm wishes

Fiona

New Coaching Blog

Just a quick note to let you know that the new coaching blog is now in its early stages. As the weeks go by, I will be separating my self-empowerment topics in the Teaching, Coaching, Demartini work from the silk painting publications more and more until they become quite distinct. This makes it more focussed for those of you looking for something quite specific and gives a clearer overview. Here are the first entries. See you there.

Art Ireland, RDS in November, 2008

Art Ireland is nearly upon us again and if I have missed any of you out there, please get in touch with me if you would like to have some complimentary tickets to this event. I have an e-ticket which I can now send out at short notice and which you can print out as often as needed.

My stand will be just inside the Main Hall, to the right in  the Serpentine Hall, Stand No. R31. Please come by and say hello if you are coming to the event. I remember so many faces when you come by, but may not be able to recall your name, so just remind me. 

I will be exhibiting a series of 3 large Feng Shui style paintings as the main focus this time and look forward to getting them back from the framers all ready for hanging up. It’s always an exciting moment for me when my artwork is completed with a beautiful frame, ready to find its new owner.

On Friday evening from 6 – 9pm there will be a wine reception and I believe there will be jazz music to accompany your  visit.  So if you have any friends of family you think might enjoy a day or evening out, do bring them along.

Wishing you all a very enjoyable exhibition. I look forward to seeing you there.

Warm wishes

Fiona

Demartini Method Transformation Workshops ® – agenda

I am intending to make these workshops a regular monthly event: during one of these full-day transformation workshops I will guide you through a complete “collapse process” using the Demartini Method ® over the space of around 9 – 10 hours within the confidentiality of a small group.

You will choose someone to work on for the day, a person who represents a big emotional charge for you. After you identify an equal number of ‘negative’ and ‘positive’ traits, the process of dissolving this charge begins, with personal guidance all the way. There are many moments of both support and challenge, as you work through your resistance and move towards ‘collapsing’ the person (who could be yourself), to reach a space of love and gratitude for them.

This method is scientifically based and consists of a series of carefully formulated questions which will facilitate in you a heart-opening of immense gratitude and love. Dr. Demartini has taken tens of thousands of people world-wide through this process, beyond all inner resistance, to a place of balanced perception and seeing that nothing is missing in this universe. Each participant is brought to an deep inner knowing that the innate wisdom of the universe constantly seeks to rebalance, thereby helping us to maxium growth and expansion on our path. Everyone is a part of this process. All we have to do is open our eyes to see that we already have everything we perceive to be missing and to recognise the form in which it expresses itself.

In this workshop, everyone commits to remain until each person in the group completes the process, as the final experience of gratitude is one which greatly benefits and enriches the experience of others present. Any of the participants may be called upon to help another person complete the final stage.

This process is not counselling or any form of therapy and can be applied by anyone on the planet who is ready to take to take themselves to the next level of growth, through gratitude and love. When you reach the end of this process, you will feel a heart-opening, a new sense of gratitude and love for the person you have worked on it the workshop. You will have an opportunity to connect with this person either physically through someone else present who reminds you of that person, or by going within and connecting with them there. Your new acceptance and love for the person just exactly as they are, allows them to become the person you truly love. And that’s when the magic occurs……

Learning this powerful and simple tool has changed thousands of lives worldwide. Why not give this gift to yourself and those you love?

To hear of my personal experiences, please read my post on the full 2-day Breakthrough Experience with Dr. Demartini. When you attend one of my workshops, we will work together through the 14 columns on forms A and B.

Please contact me if you would like to have any more information on this workshop. I will be there to answer any questions you may have and guarantee you full support and attention during this process.

I look forward to connecting with you and guiding you on your journey.

Next date: Saturday, November 29th from 9.00am – approx. 7.30pm

Introductory cost for 2008: €120.00

Tel: 00353 (0)870695657

fionastolzeworkshops@gmail.com

Which Silk Quality Can I Use?

I often get asked by people which is the most suitable silk quality to use for silk painting. What I am sharing with you here is based on my personal experience over the years.

Generally light-weight silks are used for all silk painting and crafts. You would look for a medium-weight or heavy-weight if you wanted to make some quality, long-wearing clothing, such as a bride’s dress or a suit. I will be looking at silk weights in another post.

To answer the question in this post, the most important thing to know would be what you are intending to make. My personal favourite for wall hangings and other pieces which are meant to hang free and “float” is definitely pongee. It has that lovely wafting effect and is almost see-through depending on which quality you use. When you buy printed silk scarves, they are often extremely thin and this doesn’t allow for the same colour intensity as thicker ones. When I paint silk scarves, I don’t use anything under 8mm (momme – see upcoming post) and actually prefer to go for a 12mm for extra quality and still be able to use gutta.

Mandala Cushion on Silk: satin silk background

The mandalas that I mount and frame are all painted on satin silk, the Queen of Silks. It rightly deserves that name as it has an illustrious sheen, literally outshining all other silks I have worked with. When I have steamed a silk mandala, I don’t rinse the silk out until the bleeding stops, as with other items which are to be worn. This is because it is to be framed behind glass and so there will be no liquid, steam, etc coming into contact with it, nor will it be in contact with skin or other light-coloured fabrics. The disadvantage to washing out satin silk is that it slightly loses the beautiful sheen and most importantly, if there are any tiny creases, I cannot remove them with the iron. They simply “iron in”. So, for me, this is definitely not a quality to wash, only dry clean. Other types of silk can be washed by hand with care at your own discretion, although most manufacturers’ instructions (including mine) are for dry-cleaning only.

My personal favourite for clothing is crepe satin. This is a combination of satin silk on the top with a crepe backing. You can tell the difference when you have satin silk and crepe satin side by side. On the reverse, the satin silk is smooth and matt. The crepe satin, on the other hand, has a twisted weave. The advantage is that this quality is easier to drape and has a more elastic feel, not nearly so rigid as satin silk. My cushions are made with crepe-backed satin which makes them slightly softer.

An alternative to crepe satin is crepe-de-chine. This has the twisted weave on both front and reverse and doesn’t have the sheen of the satin. However, it is an ideal choice if you want to make gorgeous scarves, blouses, shawls, etc. It feels lovely against your skin.

Now, one or two words of caution. If you are intending to paint on these qualities, I would recommend you watch out for the thickness of the silk you want to work with. I have painted on different qualities over the years. My speciality is using gutta, the resist technique, which I will talk about in another post. After a bit of experimentation I came to the conclusion that the thicker qualities don’t allow the gutta to fully penetrate them, leaving gaps, so that you end up with a messy piece of work due to bleeding of colours. I wouldn’t recommend that you work with anything thicker than 12.5 for this reason.

I would also recommend that you wash any pongee or crepe-de-chine before you paint it and sew a garment, and this will avoid any disappointment due to shrinking. Silk has a tendency to shrink and that is one reason why people often find that their artwork turns a bit wavy after fixing due to the fact that the gutta lines don’t “fit” the shrunken silk any more.

You can pick up lovely offcuts of silk in bridalwear workshops. I would recommend only painting on them using washes of colour rather than attempt any resist and then cutting and sewing them into the desired article. Please refer to my upcoming post on silk weights for further details.

If this post has been of use to you, please let me know. If there is anything further to this you’d like to know, just ask below. If there is no comments box, click on the title of this post and one should appear. I look forward to hearing from you.

One Day Transformation Workshops – Demartini Method ®

I will be be facilitating a Transformation Workshop in which you will learn the Demartini Method ® in a small group format. This workshop is based on the renowned Breakthrough Experience presented by Dr. John Demartini and will be held in County Dublin, Ireland. Please note that this event can last up to 10 – 12 hours.

You will be guided through the series of questions known as the Collapse Process ® devised by Dr. Demartini, to dissolve a charge which is currently running your life. This may focus on yourself, another person or situation. You will learn how to open up your one-sided perception which is causing pain, to embrace the other side and see the whole picture. The ability to recognise all the benefits in things you previously thought were ‘negative”, as well as the drawbacks in those things you perceived as ‘positive’, opens your heart to gratitude and unconditional love.

You will also learn that nothing is missing in any of your experiences and that you are constantly being supported and challenged in every moment for optimum growth, no matter how the outward appearances may be. This method can easily be learned and applied by everyone on this planet who desires to live the life they love and love the life they live. Application of this method can be life-changing.

Please see the Complete Diary of Events for the next date. The workshop runs from 9am – approx. 7pm.

Please contact me in the meantime if you would like to register or are interested in having more information. I look forward to seeing you there.

fionastolzeworkshops@gmail.com

Mob: 0870695657

ONE FOCUS, ONE BLOG

Over the past few weeks and months, the focus of the work I have been doing has been shifting so that now I have come to the following decision. I am currently developing a second blog to create a focus for the workshops and teaching that I offer. Since I have returned from Houston where I trained as a Demartini facilitator, there has been a great interest in group work and individual sessions in the Demartini Method®.

I am hoping to have something in place for you to refer to within a week or so. This new step means that I can keep the areas of Silk & Art/silk painting separate from the area of teaching and you can choose what you want to look at, instead of having to sift through the material here to find what you want.

This brings much more clarity for both me and you.

I’ll keep you informed of what’s happening. Thank you for your continued support.

Warm wishes

Fiona

SILK PAINTING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS

This space is intended as a silk painting forum offering help with the various techniques you can try out when painting on silk. I will  be discussing all sorts of materials you can use when painting on silk as well as giving various tips and descriptions techniques.

I want to encourage you all to ask any questions you might have and I’ll help you in any way I can.

In fact, you don’t need to wait for the upcoming posts. If you have any questions you’d like help with, just go ahead and post your questions now. I’ll do what I can to help.

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The Breakthrough Experience Sheets

I have had enquiries from a number of you on where to access the sheets used at Dr. Demartini’s 2-day Breakthrough Experience. You can find these printed in “The Breakthrough Experience” book as well as “The Heart of Love” and “The Riches Within”. Take care not to write anything in these templates and then make an enlarged copy.