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Here comes… Bali!

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Times are changing around the office- my assistant, Dori, is heading off on a new journey, getting ready to welcome a new baby into the world sometime in the next couple weeks!  Wishing her the best, it’s just so exciting this new adventure she’s embarking on!

Bali Singh

Here's Bali!

With Dori heading off, I’ve found a new assistant to help out in this blog-o-world and keep me on track.

Join me in welcoming Ikbal (Bali) Singh to the scene. Bali is an artist and arts administrator. A graduate of Emily Carr, she’s studied, practiced, and messed around with whatever she can get her hands on. Her art mostly comes out of what she’s curious about and what confuses her about cultural or social behaviour. As an arts administrator she works to help other artists leave their mark on the walls.

I’m looking forward to new adventures with Bali at my side!

every WOMAN - Vancouver, Oct 3rd

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

every WOMAN

I’m excited to announce that every WOMAN has invited me to present a workshop at their upcoming event in Vancouver on October 3rd. This is such a great event, encouraging women to embrace their inner strengths and power, and I love what they promote- here’s a bit more about them:

“every WOMAN is a conference offering an opportunity for women (all ages, shapes, sizes) to try new activities in a comfortable and supportive environment all in one day or all in one weekend. The concept of every WOMAN is to celebrate and learn from each other’s unique differences by providing a healthy, comfortable and non-judgmental setting for women to share their expertise with other women and inspire participants toward individual growth, reflection, support & motivation.”

How great is that!

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Here is a description of the workshop I’ll be offering at the conference:

Rituals, Myth Making and Celebrations - Dolly Hopkins, Creative Architect

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every day celebrations...

Ritual and Celebration are integral to the human experience. But how do we awaken ourselves to the wonder and awe of ceremony, ritual, and celebration in our everyday lives?

Dolly will draw your attention to what we already experience as daily celebrations, share ways to expand the meaning and scope of your own personal rituals, and build appreciation of how rituals and myth making connect us to the life force of wellness within our families and communities.

You will be taken through a series of fun activities and exercises that focus on self-discovery and exploration, nourishing our sense of well-being and allowing us to access the creative part of ourselves that can become dormant in the business of day-to-day life.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a sketchbook/notebook to use during the workshop.
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Interested? Check it out!

False Creek Watershed Society AGM

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

I’m delighted to have been invited to be the keynote speaker at the False Creek Watershed Society’s AGM this year!

Here’s the press release:

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Creating Healthy Communities Through Celebration
False Creek Watershed Society Annual General Meeting

Featuring: Dolly Hopkins – Creative Architect

We are delighted to have Dolly Hopkins addressing the False Creek Watershed Society AGM this year.

Dolly Hopkins calls herself a “Creative Architect – changing the landscape through celebration.” She is a leading-edge designer and conceptualist working locally and internationally for over twenty-five years to support community building through her unique vision of Celebrations. She is well known as a co-founder of the Public Dreams Society. She has also been a key mentor to and supporter of the Salmon Celebration since 2004 and has worked with our Artistic Director Celia Brauer from 2004-2009.

Dolly will speak on how we can create celebrations to build healthy communities.

Tuesday, August 11  7:00 - 9:00 PM

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