Private Portraits testimonial -- "It was an empowering and loving experience"

I had my first private portrait session with fantastic woman last week and this is what she had to say about the experience.

A passionate lover of art,, I have often marveled at how an artist can sit with a model and capture that particular moment in time: the emotion of it, the depth of it. Recently I noticed Renee Laprise of MUSEartspace, was offering to do a nude sketch of folks for an out of the ordinary gift idea and with a great deal of courage, I signed up. Now, for you folks that know me, you might be thinking "Oh Cat! You're always up for an adventure! You love trying new things." And you'd be right in assuming that, but I do have a vulnerable side too and I will be 49 this year and I haven't been a size 3 in quite some time. So it did take courage and trust. I trusted Renee to provide an atmosphere of patience, discretion and honour and sensitivity and she did. It was an empowering and loving experience for me. I would highly recommend it to every woman and man who are on a journey's toward love and self acceptance. And bonus! I LOVE IT! Not a bad looking chick for a gal who's almost 50! *g*Catherine Ann
NOTE FROM RENEE:

Imagine someone looking upon your body as a piece of art, taking care to record your form in a loving and honest way. When you are having your portrait drawn the relationship between you and the artist is very special. There's vulnerability and trust. And in the end the drawings will act as reminders of the day that you gave yourself permission to love your body if only for 90 mins.

I am offering such an opportunity at MUSEartspace over the coming weeks as a Valentine's day promotion. But I will continue to offer these sessions as I believe they can work to help people accept and even begin to love their bodies.

Anyone coming in for a session can be assured that their privacy will be maintained. MUSE is a safe environment and all the drawings I do will be going home with you. This is a very empowering exercise for anyone to try at least once in their lives. And if you have a partner you can have that person come into the session and try their hand at drawing you. It's not about the drawing, it's about your partner seeing your body in a whole different way.

Give me a shout if you'd like to know more.

FEE - $75 (90min session)
or $125 to have a partner in the session (all materials supplied)

Coming in FEB!

Christmas sale at MUSEartspace

Hi there. Here's what's up at MUSE.












Christmas Sale:

A new batch of TEXTING MITTS have arrived but at only $18 they're going quickly!

Also new are YOGA MATS. These high quality mats are on special for the week at $20!

Stocking stuffers include 5 different flavours of handmade lip balm from the Green Cowgirl.
My fave = Raspberry Cream! Only $3.50!

Stuffed animals, hats, bags, jewellery, mirrors and island christmas tree ornaments made from sea glass, wood, shells -- so lovely!

Handmade hammocks would make for a fantastic gift. These hammocks will last forever and can be installed inside or outside. They are super comfy - like being cradled. And they look cool. You can pick your own colour and have a hammock custom made for a loved one. Come on in and give our floor model a swing -- it's soooooooo nice!

AND WE HAVE AWESOME ART ALL OVER THE WALLS PRICED TO SELL.

Give the gift of art for Christmas. It lasts forever and never needs to be upgraded!!

The best part is that you don't have to deal with the Walmart crowds at MUSE. It's the most laid back place ever to shop!

Come on in and take a look. It's a great experience all around!

:)

Christmas at MUSE -- prezzies for the whole family!!!

Hi everyone -- here are a ton of ideas from the Bloomin's Arts Cooperative for Christmas prezzies. Every piece was made with love and most are even made from recycled material. It's called upcycling. And it's amazing!!!!




Hand woven hammocks. Pick your own colour. You have to try this hammock. It's like being cradled -- great for snuggling and can be easily installed inside or outside. There is only 1 hanging point so all you need is a sturdy beam. Or you can buy stand.






















Lots of paintings of various sizes and styles.
















Hats, pillows, bags, fairy skirts and toys made with recycled material.

All one of a kind.
















Floral arrangements.




















Owls, foxes, sheep, pigs. Big and little.
All made of recycled material. These are
really heirlooms in the making. Something your
child will pass down to their own children.











jewellery -- gorgeous!















Island mirrors -- excellent for the cottage!














Flying pigs -- need I say more?



















Sea glass ornaments -- excellent gifts for people off island.
Mementos of the beaches back home!
















Edgy art -- the white Moon woman has already been claimed - sorry. :)











Texting gloves .... these are amazing!!!

















Fairy skirts -- adorable!!!













Earrings ...













Necklaces .....







..... and lots more (pix to come tomorrow)!!!!

So come out to MUSE at 211 Euston St to pick up your holiday gifts. No giant lines. No craziness. Just browse and take in the awesomeness of the space!

CHRISTMAS HOURS!!!!!
Open MON, WED, THUR, FRI 10am to 5:30pm, SAT 11am to 5:30pm
CLOSED TUES AND SUNDAY except for special events.

MUSE for little kids

MUSE is great for the whole family!

PRE-SCHOOL DROP IN - 10 -11 am Mon to Fri - $5per child $8 for 2. $45 get you 10 visits.

The pre-school drop in gives parents and kids time to hang out in a laid back space and create together. We do a little yoga, make a little music and do something something fun in art studio (paint, craft, cut, paste!)

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

I work with parents to make the best birthday party for the best cost. Kids love MUSE and they get a party that's just for them. One of a kind. Prices range from $10 to $15 per kid depending on the activities they want to do.

I am very open to programming weekly art sessions for kids from 4 to 7. If you have a group of kids that can get together for a one time event or a weekly course just get in touch with me and I'll create a program just for you!

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING CHRISTMAS FUN FOR KIDS!

That's right ... MUSEartspace rocks!
Kids love to play and create in MUSE.

With a full stock of art supplies, video equipment,
costumes, musical instruments and a big space, kids
are free to let their imaginations run wild.

KIDS CREATE! arts program currently runs every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 and is $15 per child. For 8 to 11 years.

MUSE will create specialty programs (one off or series) for groups. Contact Renee for more info renee@museartspace.com.

MUSE is also running a Christmas Camp during the holiday. Full day programming $30/child.

AND MUSE hosts BIRTHDAY PARTIES and SPECIAL EVENTS. I like to work with people to make their events exactly what they want with in their budget. Come talk to me about making your kid's party the best day ever!!!

Adult and Kid programing open to drop ins tomorrow (SAT)

Hi there -- I'm opening Saturday programs to drop-ins.

KIDS CREATE!!
Kids 8 to 11 are invited to drop in for a Yoga/Art course from 10 to 11:30 am. If you were wondering if your kid would like this course come out and try it!!! Boys and girls are already booked into this class. We do power yoga from 10 to 10:30 (yes boys love this -- it's very athletic!). And then for 10:30 to 11:30 we do an art project. We are experimenting with all kinds of media. So far we've made dragon puppets, animated, and started a wood sculpture. Tomorrow we'll be working with video and continuing our sculptures -- drop ins will be able to catch up on this quickly.

$15 per kid.


ADULTS CREATE!!

Adults 16+ are invited to drop in for art session from 1 to 3 pm. If you were wondering if you would like this course come out and try it!!! Men and women are already booked into this class and so far we've experimented with drawing and vision boarding. Tomorrow we'll be working with collage and mixed media -- drop ins will be able to catch up on this quickly.

$20/adult -- includes all materials (and coffee/tea :))