Intergalactic Peace Council – Transformative Art Workshop

Halloween has traditionally encouraged children and adults alike to stretch their imaginations, role play, and practice asking & receiving. Leaving the tricks aside, there are a lot of treats in this seasonal skill set.

These are the same treats I hope to bring into more schools in 2024-25 thanks to the ImmersArt micro-grant program for Canadian French Immersion junior and senior high schools.

This program fosters links between Canadian schools, cultural organizations and artists. I found out about it thanks to the Newfoundland & Labrador chapter of  Canadian Parents for French (CPF).

Last week, CPF brought me to Ascencion Collegiate in Bay Roberts, where 50 grade 11 students were the first to experience my “Intergalactic Peace Council” workshop I plan to deliver through the ImmersArt Program.

This 1-hour transformative art workshop came out of a teacher request to touch upon the theme of diversity and an appreciation for various cultures and languages. 

How thrilling to help these students stretch their comfort zones to explore creative movement, visualization, visual expression, visionary word play and experiential sharing!

How fun to hear that different students preferred different parts of the activity. One young man said visualizing perfect peace on Earth was the most powerful for him. This brought a smile to my heart and a tear to my eye.

It was also the first time I got to use my new Visionary Word Cards in a group setting. (Don’t forget that if you’d like a set before Christmas, you have until November 1st to pre-order / pre-pay. Learn more here. )

Here’s a description of what we did in case you know of any French immersion high schools in Newfoundland & Labrador  (or Ottawa mid-December to mid-January) that may want to bring me in. I will travel out of St. John’s if we can get more than 1 school in a region.

Also contact me if you’d like to bring me in to lead the Intergalactic Peace Council or other transformative art program with your group (teens or adults) in French or English in your work setting, social gathering, etc.

Intergalactic Peace Council – a transformative art experience with Dominique Hurley

The year is 2222. Earth has experienced absolute peace for 111 years. Students become ambassadors throughout the galaxies to convey the experience of peace through the universal language of movement and colour. They then provide advice on how to achieve this appreciation and respect for diversity through visionary word play and creative visual expression. In this 1-hour session, students will use visualization, imagination and personal process before debriefing in groups.

“It was a refreshing opportunity for students to express themselves creatively in French, and also invoke feelings of serenity and calm. I would describe the experience as unique and enriching.”  

Susan Higdon – Grade 11 French Immersion Teacher, Ascension Collegiate, Bay Roberts

Conseil de paix intergalactique – une expérience artistique transformatrice avec Dominique Hurley

Nous sommes en 2222. La Terre connaît une paix absolue depuis 111 ans. Les étudiants deviennent des ambassadeurs à travers les galaxies pour transmettre l’expérience de la paix à travers le langage universel du mouvement et de la couleur. Ils fournissent ensuite des conseils sur la manière de parvenir à cette appréciation et à ce respect de la diversité grâce à des jeux de mots visionnaires et à une expression visuelle créative. Au cours de cette séance d’une heure, les étudiants utiliseront la visualisation, l’imagination et le processus personnel avant de débriefer en groupe.

“J’ai eu le plaisir d’accueillir Dominique dans ma classe de 11e année. Sa passion pour l’art a retenu notre attention lorsqu’ils sont entrés dans la salle. La séance a incité les étudiants à sortir de leur zone de confort. Dominique a mélangé une expression artistique authentique de langue française, encourageant les étudiants à s’engager avec le matériel. Merci pour cette séance mémorable !”

Morgan Kearly – French Department Head, Ascension Collegiate, Bay Roberts

There are so many possibilities of how to use these 111 large Visionary Word Cards, alone and in groups:

• poetry or journal prompts
• word / painting of the day
• randomly pick 3-5 cards and create an affirmation for the day
• as oracle cards
• ice-breakers
• French/English learning
• framing / decorating (each card is 5″ x 7″)
• etc.

I’m only printing as many decks this year as I’ll need in schools or as pre-ordered / pre-paid by you. A set of activity suggestions is included.

$177 (shipping included).

Watch the video here.

Pre-pay yours here for shipping before Christmas.

May they enhance your creativity and intuition, nourishing your transformational journey.