April 24, 2010

The Cosmic Nature of Water

A day-long workshop with Patrick Garretson

Water is the medium through which all life emerged. It is the sculptor and blueprint of organic form, and the elixir that sustains every living being. Cultures throughout the world have venerated water as a divine substance, imbued with not only the essential energy for life, but also wisdom and knowledge of our true nature.

Through the unique invention and art of flowform sculpture, a new understanding of water, and its relation to the infinite, has emerged. This way of perceiving water reveals our relationship with life, the universe, and ourselves. Aside from being a beautiful water feature, flowforms have numerous applications in agriculture, waste treatment, and perhaps most importantly consciousness and paradigm shift.

In this workshop we will discover the hidden qualities of water and its relation to the greater universe, eliciting a deeper understanding of flowforms and their uses. We will begin with simple observations of waters structure, its fluid motion, and its various expressions of vital quality. Then from the scientific perspective, we’ll take a brief tour of water’s role in mythology and culture, and cross-reference it with further scientific findings. Examples of different flowform styles will be present for exploration.

Patrick is the Creative Director of California Flowform Artisans. In addition to being involved in ecological agriculture and biodynamics, he has been deeply involved in the Mystery Schools of the West, and an avid practitioner of Ba Gua Zhang and Feng Shui.

Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Regular: $75. Students/Seniors: $60. Pre-registration is required.

For registration please download our brochure or you may register online.