Explore the art of mindfulness through photography!
Join artist Alison Beaumont for a unique experience combining the practice of slowing down with the power of your phone's camera.
Photography is an accessible tool for creativity and wellness. In this 6 week Summer online Mindfulness Photography group program you will be provided with weekly prompts to create pictures of your Summer though a lens of mindfulness. To start there will be an online session facilitated by Alison introducing you to mindfulness, tips and tricks for using your cell phone for photography and an overview on how to use Padlet the private sharing platform used in this program.
No previous experience with using photography is needed, participants will use their own cameraphone or camera. Technical assistance will be provided as needed.
6 Week Program - What’s Included
1 x 60 minute online introductory session
6 weeks of photo assignments with prompts to allow space for discussion and promote mindfulness
Private online forum to share images and discuss with fellow participants
1 x 60 minute wrap up online session to connect with fellow participants and share experiences of mindful photography
The initial online session will be August 1st, 2024 from 7:00pm PST to 8:00pm PST
The cost for the 6-week program is $35 which includes all instruction, access to the private online forums.
To register please email alisonbeaumont@outlook.com
Climatography The first of its kind 6-Week online program exploring self, community & climate change through the medium of photographic expression. Participants are invited to use photography as a medium of expression of their lived experiences in relation to Earth, the More-than-human world & the climate as we see rapid changes.
No previous experience with using photography is needed, participants will use their own cameraphone or camera. Technical assistance will be provided as needed.
6 Week Program - What’s Included
6 x 90 minute video
Private online forum to share images with fellow participants
Weekly photo assignments with prompts to allow space for discussion and mindfulness
Weekly online discussions to talk about images, experiences of climate and individual world views
Final Photo-voice assignment
Optional opportunity to have images featured on Climatography social media channels and/or future public exhibition opportunities
The cost for the 6-week session is $72 which includes all instruction, access to the private online forums. The group will be limited to a max of 15 participants.
To register please email alisonbeaumont@outlook.com
Climate Cafë
Saturday, April 27, 1:30-3 p.m.
Welcome to Lake Country’s Climate Café! Grab your favourite mug, and let's brew up some warmth together as we dive into conversations about our shared journey through climate awareness. Share some tea, and enjoy a treat as we create a space where discussions about our planet can be as soothing as a good cuppa!
No Registration Required
The cafe is hosted by @pippadeanveerman
And @alisonbeaumont.art trained by @climate.psychology.alliance @climatepsychologyalliancena to facilitate climate cafés
Please be on time for our Climate Cafe events. It helps everyone fully enjoy the discussions and activities. Please don't join part way through. Thanks for your cooperation!
What is a Climate Café:
Climate Cafés are informal spaces where people can talk about their feelings and worries regarding climate change. By talking openly, learning together, and finding ways to cope. Many people find them inspiring and positive spaces to connect with others and empower each other to make a positive impact on the planet.
Disclaimer: These sessions are not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health treatment. While Climate Cafes provide a supportive environment for discussing emotions related to climate change, they are not a therapeutic or counselling service. If you are experiencing significant distress, anxiety, or mental health concerns, we strongly encourage you to seek assistance from a licensed mental health professional
Tuesday, March 19th, 7:30pm (EST)
In this session Alison will provide an overview of using therapeutic photography techniques for mindfulness, and how photos can facilitate sharing thoughts and perspectives on climate. There will be an opportunity to participate in a photo activity, so have your camera phones on hand. See in real time how photography can help to decode climate emotions, create conversation and build community.
FREE to attend
Learn more about Alison and check out her work:
Instagram & Facebook: @alisonbeaumont.art
Instagram: @climat.ography
On October 14th join together with fellow neighbours and community members in Lake Country, BC for a day of Climate focussed happenings.
Artists Alison Beaumont & Pippa Dean-Veerman are bringing together a whole day of activities to build community and connection around climate themes. You can join for the whole day or part, we ask that you sign-up (see form below) in advance for the FREE event.
Join Artist Alison Beaumont for a day of nature photography and self expression. In this adult day workshop participants will be guided through experiences using mindful photography techniques to see nature and biodiversity in our local RDCO parks.
Join artist Alison Beaumont for a day packed with activity. This one day art camp with a theme print medium as the focus. Young artists will experience time art making, outside time and movement, learning new sun print techniques, experimentation and a mini exhibition to finish.
Starts May 5th, 2023 for 6 weeks ending June 9th, 2023
The first of its kind 6-Week (or 3 day intensive) program exploring self, community & climate change through the medium of photographic expression. Participants are invited to use photography as a medium of expression of their lived experiences in relation to Earth, the More-than-human world & climate.
Alison Beaumont has completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Photography at Robert Gordon University and brings this methodology and learning to the Climatography series.
The program follows principles of therapeutic photography with the intention of providing participants with the opportunity to develop self-efficacy and empowerment to with an outcome of enacting social change individually or in their communities. As the Gibson’s model illustrates there is a whole series of explorations that take place as the series progresses.
No previous experience with using photography is needed, participants will use their own cameraphone or camera. Technical assistance will be provided as needed. For more details register below or visit the Climatography page
In this 6-week series you will explore different techniques and approaches to creating your own altered book. Using a hardback book as your canvas and a poem of your choosing, you will be guided by artist Alison Beaumont to look at collage, painting techniques, stamping, stencil, blackout poetry, cut up and remix poetry and more. You can go on to create more pages in your altered book. All materials will be provided and no experience necessary.
Runs from February 2nd, 2023 to March 9th, 2023
Slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont (spiritofthemoment.ca) will help build this skill, using your phone's camera to spark your curiosity.
Slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont (spiritofthemoment.ca) will help build this skill, using your phone's camera to spark your curiosity.
Slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont (spiritofthemoment.ca) will help build this skill, using your phone's camera to spark your curiosity.
This retreat has been postponed until Spring 2023, check back for dates or signup for our waitlist.
Pippa & Alison are excited to be offering their first retreat at The Sorrento Centre, in Sorrento BC. This beautiful 24 acre site, will be the home of an experience providing nourishment for your soul. We will dive deeply into connecting with land, water and voice, culminating in a co-creative collective art making process.
From campfire connections to exploration of art techniques and contemporary art, you will be immersed in expressing your creative voice in unison with fellow participants and Earth.
Visit the Retreat page for more details and how to register.
Come join us for a mindful photography workshop with Alison Beaumont at Kopje Regional Park from 1pm-2pm!
The practice of slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont will guide you through this special FREE edition workshop for Fireweed Eco-Fest. Focusing on connecting with the land, sparking curiousity while exploring Kopje Park. Help build your skills with tips and tricks for using your phone's camera.
No experience required necessary, but a phone camera is required.
The practice of slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness.
The practice of slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness.
The practice of slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness.
This session has been cancelled, but stay tuned for more in March! The practice of slowing down and paying attention is the basis of mindfulness. Artist Alison Beaumont will help you build skills with tips and tricks for using your phone's camera. Gain insight with activities to spark curiosity and explore Regional Parks. No experience necessary, but a phone camera is required.
This session has been cancelled, but stay tuned for more in March! The practice of slowing down and paying attention to what is around us is the basis of mindfulness. This two-part online series hosted by Artist Alison Beaumont will help build skills in using your cellphone camera and provide insights and activities around photography and mindfulness that will spark curiosity to explore an RDCO park this winter season. No previous experience necessary.
You have a d-SLR but haven’t been able to move past Auto? Now is the time to to find our more and build your knowledge and practical skills in photography.
PLEASE NOTE ALL COURSES ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD . WATCH FOR UPDATES.
This is a 2 x 2.5hr class offered through Okanagan College's Continuing Studies
So you have a d-SLR, but are still taking pictures on auto, not sure what all those buttons and dials do? Then come on and join us in a relaxed atmosphere, as we explore Apertures, Shutter Speed, ISO and different features and settings and discover what they mean and how you can take better and improve the quality of the pictures you take. Start to use your d-SLR to its full potential and enjoy picture taking even more!
What to bring to class: d-SLR camera, any additional lenses, extra batteries or fully charged batteries, memory card, owner's manual and all your questions.
This is a 2 x 2.5hr class offered through Okanagan College's Continuing Studies
So you have advanced past auto, now it’s time to understand in depth, what you and your camera can create and do. This practical class will build on your basic understanding of Apertures , Shutter Speeds and ISO using practical exercises to explore light as well as learning how to take night shorts and capture fast moving objects. All this information will be presented in an easy to understand format with time to practice your new skills and all your questions.
What to bring to class: d-SLR camera, any additional lenses, extra batteries or fully charged batteries, memory card, owner's manual.
