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Caves of Painted Dreams

Dreams, Symbolism and ART in the Painted Caves of France

with Resident Artist Kirah Van Sickle

September 8-17 2023

La Tour de Cause B&B

Dordogne Valley, France

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“What gives this art its power is that it makes us dream” Jean Clottes

We will explore archetypal images in the caves, in our dreams, and in the beautiful landscape of the Dordogne Valley, France, with instruction from a gifted artist and teacher who helps each person, novice or advanced, express their inner landscape.

“I’m no longer afraid of art”: 2019 Workshop participant.

The painted caves of southwestern France are the perfect metaphor for the internal journey to the unconscious that we experience each night in dreams. Art is a visual language of symbol and metaphor which has been the language of humankind since the first dawning of human consciousness.

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Nowhere is that more evident than in these beautifully painted caves which likely functioned as sacred spaces for early humans. C. G. Jung and Jungian Analyst Marion Woodman believe that by learning to remember and attend to our dreams, we can discover more about ourselves and our relationships to others. Utilizing active imagination and recording our own dream images with various art mediums, will enhance our experience and aid in our inner journey.

On a typical day we will have a dream workshop/drawing session after breakfast to connect/elucidate our own images. We will then visit one of the painted caves in the area. Lunch together provides time for discussion with some afternoons free to hike, kayak, bike, rest, or visit some of the other wonderful sights in this area including castles of all sorts, duck farms, and wineries. We will reconvene in the evening to experience ways to further amplify dreams with art-making, mixed-media techniques, music, movement, and guided imagery.

 

Workshop is suitable for professionals as well as lay persons, anyone, man or woman who are interested in dreams symbolism and archetype

Topics:

Dreams in History and Pre-history

Importance of Honoring and Working with One’s Dreams
The Nature of Symbol
Common and Archetypal Imagery in Dreams and Art
Dream Amplification with Music, Art, Movement, Imagery
Active Imagination and its Historical Context in Art
Dreams Influence on Major Artists and Artistic Movements
Historical Context of the Cave Art and its Influence

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Dates: Friday, Sept 8, 2023 4:00pm to Sunday, Sept 17, 2023 11:00AM

Accommodations: We will stay at La Tour de Cause and at Auberge du Pont de Cause which are adjacent to one another.

Both properties are renovated stone houses with lovely grounds that are near the tiny hamlet of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France.

Please visit the La Tour de Cause website www.latourdecause.com and www.votregiteendordogne.com to see the B&B and
the Auberge.

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Fees: $3900 per person, double occupancy, $4900
Single Occupancy. Fees include accommodations,
most meals and site entrance fees and guide fees.
(Airfare and Ground Transportation is not included)

Enrollment is limited to 10 so apply as soon as
possible.

CE’s: 26 CE’s are available for Nevada MFT’s and Psychologists. I can supply documents for you to request your state’s acceptance of the CE’s

More Information:
Contact Carol Aalbers, Ph.D. at 775-690-3247 or
www.westcenter205@att.net or
carol.aalbers@gmail.com for a full brochure
Venue: La Tour de Cause B&B Dordogne Valley,