In this 2 hour class, we will explore different animals’ qualities that can help guide you as you move through the world. Example: Do they retreat, soar, charge, observe, or adapt? We will give our animals a name, a short origin story and a few lines that describe what it protects, teaches, and what it reminds you to notice. We will consider moments when we felt powerful, hidden, protective, curious, wild, or calm, and notice the qualities that keep surfacing to inspire a painting.

Using paint, collage, markers, and mixed materials, we’ll create a personal shield depicting traits from your spirit animal—with representation of claws, wings, feathers, fur, and habitat