Cheralyn Darcey

Tarot Collage Class

My theory on learning ANYTHING is to have fun in the process.
I have a lot of beginner students in my regular tarot workshops along with more experienced, some of who are stuck with certain elements or lack confidence at times. YES it is hard to 'remember' everything in tarot. I've found that experiencing it through artistic pursuits enables you to step into the cards!
This Workshop (held last night) enabled the students to create a framable Tarot Canvas. We worked closely with intuitive interpretations along with the many traditional layers attributed to the selected cards before setting off on our artistic journey.
None of my students described themselves are artistic and none had attempted collage before.  We covered basic collage and art theory to get us on the road!
A few examples of students work:
The High Priestess
(I ADORE her to bits!)


The Fool
(seriously, how wonderful! and LOVE love LOVE the 'dog')
student: "I am really drawn to the feeling of early spring"


Another...
Strength
the student was excited to find a background that encompassed the changeable feel of nature
I LOVE the way she melded the crocodile and woman together!

As I said... I KNOW it's easiest to learn anything when you are in a blissful state of fun and so I have created a new series of workshops "Creating Your Own Magical Deck" which begins 8th November in the Frenchs Forest area of Sydney. Suitable for any level of tarot, metaphysical study or artistic ability (stick figure drawers are my specialty!)
Each week we will journey into a different aspect of tarot and oracle and learn ways to incorporate these into our own deck. On our artistic journey we will find ways to express our knowledge in new styles and mediums.  There will be a Journey Journal (an art one no less!)
For more information or to book cheralyn@hotmail.com
COST: $30 per week (includes all materials and notes) 6 spaces left
more workshop information: www.cheralyndarcey.com

THE Collage Experiment - Opening Night (THIS week) News

   Having more than too much fun with these.
A million years ago I was a 'traditional' painter before I went all collage & sculpture crazy! For a very long time I also worked in pastel. I don't want to really go back but I'm enjoying recreating the feel of those works with my love of collage and recycling.  A little nostalgic trip that comforts yet overlayed with my new experiences and passions.  Everything, YES including the canvases and paint, is recycled.  My pallet was therefore limited but it was a challenge I found very rewarding.  There are layers of papers and textiles. Again, all found treasures.
I am showing a few of these explorations this week at the Opening of "Where Land Meets Sea" at Yindela.  Thursday 7 - 9pm  2 Yindela Street, Davidson.  Pete Christie is showing his work at this event . All welcome for a glass of wine and mingle.  I am donating a piece of artwork which will be available via silent auction in support of the Manly Community Centers' initiatives.

Where Land Meets Sea... I'm a little literal, I chose the beaches but they are my beaches, the way I see them. What is beneath the people, the boats, the business of beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKS IN PROGRESS (some are detail shots of larger works)............













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