Circle Blessings: an intentional painting and poetry workshop based on the circle as a powerful shape and form

Circle Blessings is an intentional, light, meaningful, and fun creative workshop devoted to one of the most powerful shapes we know: the circle.

Across cultures and eras, the circle has symbolized wholeness, unity, protection, infinity, cycles, the womb, the sun and moon, community, ritual, and return. In our own lives, the circle can also represent something deeply personal: a portal, a promise, a healing space, a new beginning, or a gentle coming back to ourselves.

Through painting, poetry, and visualization, we will honour the Circle as a sacred symbol—exploring what this shape represents, and its significance universally and individually—and then bring that meaning into form through an intentional creation process.

Join Chantal Wolf and Paz Ciuk for a warm, supportive creative experience where you’ll learn the deeper meaning of the circle while also using it to create a piece of art you’ll bring home with you.

In this 2-hour journey, you can expect:

• A welcoming opening circle to arrive, set intentions, and learn about this powerful shape and its possibilities.

• A guided visualization to connect with the circle as symbol and teacher

• A beginner-friendly intentional painting and writing process using the circle as your foundation

• Optional sharing in a non-judgmental, supportive space

• A closing blessing to seal what you’ve created and reflect on what it means for you

This workshop isn’t about “being good at art.” It’s about letting the circle guide you—and allowing creativity to become a portal for reflection, release, and renewal.

What you’ll take home:

• A finished (or beautifully started) circle-inspired art piece with a shor piece of original poetry (or text that feels true and alive)

• A felt sense of wholeness, clarity, and creative momentum—plus a simple practice you can return to anytime: circle as a manifestation technology

• All materials are included in the ticket price. We’ll provide watercolors, markers, and liquid gel pens, so you can simply arrive as you are and create.

This workshop is for you if you want:

• A nourishing, uplifting creative experience that’s gentle and intentional

• A way to reconnect with yourself through art and words

• A guided space to explore meaning, symbolism, and personal insight

• A “soft reset” moment—without pressure, performance, or perfection
  

All levels welcome—from first-time painters/writers to experienced creatives.

Chantal Wolf

Chantal is an artist, poet and author based in beautiful Collingwood, Ontario. Inspired by an exceptional high school art teacher, Chantal studied Illustration at Sheridan College but is largely self-taught. Art has been a lifelong pursuit alongside a career in education supporting students with special needs.

Following a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease in 2016, her painting style shifted from realism to more abstract. Determined to keep making art, this life detour has fuelled a daily painting practice and continues to spark wonder and joy in the creative process.

Chantal has received several awards for her work. Her first book, "Painted Words, Poetry, Art and Parkinson's" was published in 2022. A second book, "Just Glow With It, Poems, Art and Possibilities" will be making its debut in 2026.