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October 13, 2026
Exploring uncertainty, creativity and the wisdom within
What if the uncertain edges of life could become invitations to live more fully?
Appreciating the preciousness of life can bring profound meaning and fulfilment to our everyday experiences.
In Soul Cards from the Edge, we explore invitations to living fully - embracing the unknown, cultivating joy, peace and acceptance, and deepening our connection with our own inner wisdom.
Through intuitive art-making and reflective writing, you will:
• listen for the messages and wisdom within
• explore what lies beneath the surface of everyday experience
• create a personal collection of Soul Wisdom Cards
• share stories and insights with fellow soul-seekers
• draw on your inner strength during uncertain times
• deepen your connection to your soul's guidance
ART AS A PATH OF DISCOVERY
Heart Art combines intuitive art-making, visualisation, storytelling, music, poetry and reflection. It offers a space to slow down, listen inward and discover what wants to emerge. Through creative exploration and sharing, we connect with our imagination, inner wisdom and lived experience.
Over eight weeks, we will work intuitively and experimentally with an array of creative processes - including dyes, acrylic paint, rubbings, print-making and mixed-media collage.
There is no predetermined outcome. Instead, we slow down, listen inwardly and allow the artwork to reveal what wants to emerge.
No art experience necessary.
“The event is your life … this is an invitation for you to be fully present for every aspect of it.” ~ Frank Ostaseski
Inspired by the writings of Frank Ostaseski's Five Invitations, Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, and grounded in ASTAR (Awakening Spirit Through Art) and the SoulCollage® approach developed by Seena B. Frost.
RONDEBOSCH STUDIO:
Tuesday evenings (6:15pm - 9:15pm)
13 October - 8 December (no class 3 November)
or
Wednesday mornings (09:30am - 12:30pm) FULLY BOOKED
14 October - 9 December (no class 4 November)
CONSTANTIA STUDIO:
Friday mornings (9:30am - 12:30pm)
16 October - 11 December (no class 6 November)
No art experience necessary. All Materials provided. Investment: R4,880
BOOKINGS: Gail 083 272 3421 gail@gailschoeman.com
“Thank you so much for this process. You have created such a beautiful space to unleash creativity, reflect and connect with forgotten aspects of ourselves and with one another. I really appreciate the quality of your presence and facilitation, and your hand picked poems and readings - what nourishment for a parched soul. I feel terribly lucky to be in the space and to journey with such incredible women.” NW
“This was a profoundly creative and meditative process for me. The tranquil art making was unequivocal because it was so spontaneous and freeing - being able to let go without judgement. This course has given me a fresh, updated self-view. Thank you for the beautiful poetry, stunning meditative music, reflective prose and writing but most of all the guided art that is so utterly engaging and healing. Deeply grateful.” Caroline
“This has been such a soulful delving, through art and words, and finding the unexpected hidden treasures! Quite incredible how it all works if one is open to the process! Thank you again and again Gail.” Barbi
“I'm always surprised at what 'pops up' for me from an art class with Gail. This was no exception. My heart softened into the deep and the art allowed my story to flow from it's well.” Catherine
“Each week begins with a beautiful reading - setting the tone for the session. Next, we learn an art-making process (don’t worry, it’s all really easy), and then settle into a deepening meditation followed by a little writing. Warrior, Healer, Visionary and Teacher - these archetypes described by Angeles Arrien have been our compass each week, guiding us to inner places for which there is no map.
My ‘art’ has sometimes been exhilarating and sometimes sluggish, but no matter the result, the process has allowed me to make meaning on aspects of my life to this point. Each week I have come home and shown my art to my family with joy and happiness. To them it may seem less than amazing, but to me I can hear my inner voice singing with the thrill of being given voice and light.
I have loved being part of this circle of meaning-making and art-making held so gently and beautifully by Gail.” Alison
WHAT IS HEART ART?
Heart Art is spontaneous “in the moment” creative expression. It tells you exactly what you need to know about yourself right now.
Heart Art is a non-judgemental approach to art-making where the creative process is the focus rather than the end product. There are no planned outcomes or expectations. You are encouraged to work spontaneously and to trust the creative process. You are invited to express yourself honestly and to honour all that is made with acceptance.
At the beginning of each session, you are introduced to a life-oriented theme and guided through an inspiration process (visualisation, meditation, story etc). This creates a focus for the art-making activity. These processes are designed to bypass the critical, controlling mind so that you are able to let go of fear and surrender to the moment.
The art-making involves mixed-media work using a wide variety of materials (clay, collage, painting, drawing, print-making etc). The approach is playful and experimental.
At the end of each session, there is time for reflecting on the creative process. This is an opportunity to explore meaning and make connections between art and life.