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FOUR MOONS - SPRING 24

FOUR MOONS: CREATIVE PRACTICE JOURNEY

Delve into the depths of your inner artist with a creative practice deeply rooted in the earth.

 

Discover a world of artistic exploration and self-discovery during FOUR MOONS, a month-long online creative practice journey.

FOUR MOONS is an invitation to dive deeper into nature, creativity and daily practice, inspired by the elements and cyclical being. You’ll be guided through each element, Earth, Water, Fire and Air, using their qualities and energies as inspiration to explore the artist within.

You’ll welcome daily practices that are designed to support your creativity and wellbeing, with supportive mini-workshops and live circles that encourage you to get closer to your inner and outer landscapes, through wild crafts, nature connection and meditation.

This Spring Cycle will focus on tending the dream seeds of winter to blossom as we cross the Spring Equinox on 21st March.

 
 
 
 
 

THE FOUR MOONS PROGRAMME

WEEK ONE
Honouring the Earth

We open FOUR MOONS with a grounding ritual to meet our first element, Earth. You’ll connect to the land around you, explore your origins and collect materials from nature as a pathway to deepen your creative practice. There will be nourishing meditations and shared inspiration throughout the week.

WEEK TWO
Dreaming with Water

This week we seek inspiration from our dreams and inner world. The fluidness of water guides us into our depths, where you’ll be encouraged to spend time with bodies of water and mediums that encourage the unexpected. There will be a gentle tea ceremony to celebrate this beautiful element.

WEEK THREE
Igniting Inner Fires

We are all artists, we only need to reawaken this part of ourselves. This week asks you to seek out inspiration and discover what lights the inner flame of creativity. You’ll be encouraged to take an artist’s date and reconnect to the source of your artistic nature.

WEEK FOUR
Embracing the Air

The most ephemeral of elements, this week you’ll explore the mediums of writing, poetry, music and sound. Air gifts us with communication and the profound contemplative beauty of silence. It’s ever-changing and symbolises new beginnings, the perfect way to end.

CLOSING CIRCLE

A final circle where we can celebrate and integrate this journey. There will be a gentle ritual and farewells with poetry, sharing and tea.
You’ll be invited to bring any work you’ve created throughout FOUR MOONS.

 
 

CIRCLE DATES & TIMES

  • Sunday 3rd March, 7pm - 8.30pm

  • Sunday 10th March, 7pm - 8.30pm

  • Sunday 17th March, 7pm - 8.30pm

  • Sunday 24th March, 7pm - 8.30pm

  • Sunday 31st March, 7pm - 8.30pm

  • Recorded and available for 30 days

What Is Included

  • Five weekly circles (recorded for catch-up sessions)

  • Access to a new Practice Portal featuring all the content, circles, weekly practices, journal prompts and inspiration plus…

  • Meditations and enriching mini-classes

  • Recommended daily rituals

  • Optional (but highly recommended) community Whatsapp group for nurturing connections and sharing

 
 

What previous participants say…

“Four moons has been a beautiful circle of exploration. Jordan weaves together creativity and the elements in such a gentle and inspiring way. I loved some of the journal prompts combined with different creative explorations connected to water, earth, fire and air. There was gentle permission to be curious and present to the world around. Loved the journey, it was very magical and I will join again”. - Four Moons, March 23

“It is a truly magical journey to embark on the four moons cycle. It was a meeting of myself and the elements & practices that make up and nourish my own cycle. As well as a deep connection with the natural world, my ancestral lines, and their practices. She set up the space and the tools for this journey in a very soft and loving way which allowed for deeper connection and relaxation to connect with the themes. A month after the first call that connection with creativity and the elements still deepens and gives me that extra grounded feeling in my life and day-to-day.” - Four Moons, Oct 2022

“Being part of our 4-week journey through nature's elements with Jordan was the most nourishing experience. I loved every topic that we covered, I always looked forward to our Sunday group sittings and to our conversations. Sharing our thoughts, resources and experiences was exciting. I liked the structure of our gatherings with meditation, sharing and guidance about next week's focus. I learnt so much I am grateful for and things I can continue to use in my daily practices and mindful life. Jordan is a caring and gentle guide and I felt safe and grounded during the course. I'm very grateful for this experience.” - Four Moons, March 23

 
 

PRACTICAL questions

  • Yes, they’ll be recorded and uploaded to the Practical Portal for you to watch in your own time and rewatch in the future. All the live circles are on UK time.

  • My intention is for you to have a deeper connection with nature, met your artistic side with more curiosity and have a renewed sense of wonder for the world around you.

    You will have created your own artworks and will have introduced a regular meditation and creative practice into your daily or weekly routine. You may also have some like-minded new friends!

    At the end of this journey, you’ll have tools to nourish your inner artist and will have a deeper understanding of the four elements and how they guide, inform and inspire our everyday.

  • I recommend setting aside 30 minutes (or more) a day for daily creative practice and meditation plus a further few hours a week to explore the themes in more depth. As with anything, the more you put in the more you will get out.

  • An inexpensive list of materials will be sent 4 weeks before we begin. All the materials are very easy to source from local shops and/or can be harvested from your local wild spaces. It’s also likely that you will already have some, such as a journal, pens, candles, etc.

  • Of course! Beginners are very welcome; you’ll have a handful of guided audio meditations to practice throughout the journey. No experience is required to join, just an open heart and mind.

  • I have a diploma in Art and Design and BA Hons in Fashion Design from the University of the Arts London. I’ve studied The Foundations of Teaching Mindfulness Meditation with Micheal Stone, The Way of Tea with Global Tea Hut and the Yin and Yang of Tea with T-Lovers. I am also an advanced student of traditional herbalism, spiritual ecology and plant spirit medicine at Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education.

  • You can use the Clearpay option when you check out for payment plans. This allows you to split your payment into 4 payments over 2 months. If you need a 50% bursary, send an email with your application to jordanstormlouise@gmail.com.

  • As with other SALT workshops and online courses, all sales are final.