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July
2009 Winter READING
with Spirit
What better way to spent those cold winter & rainy days than
to cuddle up with
a good book. If you are the more outgoing type, go and visit one
of those
fabulous writer sessions and meet the writers to hear stories
first hand.
Check out local bookstores for writer sessions. You also can join
a local book
club, many libraries have one. If you are really adventurous start
writing
yourself and sign up for a creative writing course. Most community
colleges
have courses on offer.
Creative Mums made a selection for you! So you can dive right
in that truly
winter spirit mode and do some genuine soul searching.
Have you read any great books lately? Are you a writer? A
wannabee writer
with a fabulous idea? Or you just don't know how to start?
Let us know!
We love to share your stories at Creative Mums!
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The
Divided Heart: Art and Motherhood
by Rachel Power
A divided heart; a split self; the sense that to succeed
at one means to fail at the other.
Do
women still confront the attitude that a dedicated artist
will avoid having children for the sake of her career?
In The Divided Heart, Australia’s most respected
artists, writers and actors speak frankly about the wrench
between motherhood and their artistic life.
Australian
Mum and Artist Rachel Power navigates through the divided
heart of the artists to reveal the shocking, funny and
moving truth of the overwhelming demands of motherhood
and the undiminished passion for their work.
This
book will resonate with anyone who has ever wondered,
‘Who will I be when this baby is born?’
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book The Divided Heart |
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Spooky
Evening with Writer Karin Machodo
If you’re interested in the paranormal, this spooky
evening is for you. Sydney journalist Karina Machado interviewed
Australian women of all ages who shared with her their
encounters with the supernatural.
This
event is certain to be a spine-tingling night out at the
gorgeously refurbished Henry Afrika's, 42 North Steyne,
Manly.
$50
includes wine on arrival, Asian-inspired canapes &
main, coffee/tea and sweet treats / Bookings 02-9977 0513
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Spiritual
Business
by Kate Forster
Australian
born entrepreneur, Kate Forster, believes that spirituality
is the new black when it comes to success in business.
Kate s book Spiritual Business Creating A Business From
The Heart is a guide to achieving success in business
essentially by applying integral values to how you live
your life. Kate has always been interested in exploring
an esoteric lifestyle. This curiosity became more significant
when Kate s design business began to experience a difficult
period and the pressure of running the home and family
threatened to overwhelm her. Kate began to question the
traditional approach to business, and the balance between
work and home, and decided to explore modern and ancient
spiritual practises in an effort to turn her life around.
Order
book Spiritual Business |
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CALLS
for SUBMISSIONS 
Submit your Artworkfor the Manly Arts Festival 2009. The Manly
Arts Festival is a vibrant annual
celebration of the achievements, dedication and innovation of
Manly’s creative community
– a two-week extravaganza of arts events.
www.manlyartsfestival.com
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Make
Up Your Mind Art Competion
Use your old/unused Make Up Products and make a creative
artwork! You can only use traditional make up products
such as mascara, lipstick, eyeliner, nail polish, foundation,
blush, eyes hadow etc.
(face paint is not allowed!) You can paint anything you
like – the only rule is that the art materials have
to be make up products!
More info>
Drawing
with Make up Products
Art Competition & Exhibition 2009 |
| Poster Design & Art
Work by Mimi
Yoon |
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Womanly @ Manly Beach T-Shirt Competition
Submit your T-shirt Design
for 'Womanly @ Manly Beach' and be part of the largest
outdoor T-shirt Gallery
hosted by Creative Mums with Artists & Designers
from around Australia. A clothesline at the beachfront
will artistically connect Manly Wharf & Manly Art
Gallery & museum. Meet the artists & buy a unique
wearable piece of art! Deadline22 July 2009
More
info>
Womanly
@ Manly Beach
T-Shirt Design Competition & Exhibition
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| T Shirt Design by Midori
Furze |
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July
2009 HAVE Your Say:
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Pram
versus Creativity
What
do you Creative Mums think?Have your say at the
Dumbo Feather Blog:
In 1938, English author, Cyril Connolly wrote,
“There is no more sombre enemy of good art
than the pram in the hall.”
We’re writing an article on the truth (or
not) in that statement and we’d love to
incorporate your first-hand experiences of raising
a child and trying to maintain a creative life
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http://dumbofeather.com/blog/
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READ
some Stories about Our Creative Mums
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Producer Angela van Boxtel - Creative Mums
Angela is the founder of ‘Creative Mums' an organisation
that currently boasts over 1000 members from all over
Australia.
Those members are women with creative urges that need
more fuel than sitting at home changing nappies can
provide and they’re keen to ‘practice their
artistic profession while raising children in a balanced
way’.
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Author
Katie Brown
Katie Brown is a mum of three energetic, beautiful and
challenging children. She runs Yoga Babes and teaches
pre and post natalyoga, baby yoga and infant massage.
She is also a writer with many articles for magazines
such as Practical Parenting, Australian Parents, Wellbeing,
Bump!, Coles Baby and The Nappy Bag Book to her credit.
Read More> Manly
Author & Yoga Babe Creative Mum Katie Brown |
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Psychologist Author Diane Hansen
Diane Hansen is a local psychologist, children's author
and illustrator and mother of two.
'I believe that creative expression comes in many forms,
including work. When people are using all their natural
talents and abilities, they work with passion and are
happier, motivated and more fulfilled. Truly loving
the work you do comes out of a desire to express all
of who you are through the work you do.
Read More> Manly
Author & Creative Mum Diane Hansen
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Pregnant
Belly Mandala Painting
Pregnant women can join into a creative workshop and
learn to colour a pattern called a mandala , which will
be transferred onto their bellies.
For pregnant women about to give birth the colouring
of the mandalas are a great way to reflect on a larger
picture of life. As a new mother to be there is only
so much shopping you can do to prepare yourself for
the new journey ahead.
Read More> Manly
Arts Festival 2009 Mandala Belly Painting |
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Girls,
Gorgeous & Cheeky
Seaforth painter Kathrin Longhurst is known for her
painted works of attractive women draped in beautiful
fabrics, or surrounded by flowers.
Her new series, part of the show Encounters, appearing
at The Painters’ Gallery in Mona Vale until June
29, has a beachy feel a homage to the area in which
she lives.
Read
More> Creative
Mum & Painter Kathrin Longhurst
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