Introduction
In this new course we will be taking a multi-disciplinary approach to interpreting the crop circles and over the next few newsletters, we will be looking at different aspects of what you can expect to encounter during the sessions.
Drawing the Crop Circles
While it will not be in anyway mandatory to take part in the drawing sections of our workshops (you can simply observe if you’d prefer), drawing the crop circles is by far the very best way of developing a deep sense of familiarity and understanding
of their shapes, spaces and rhythms. It is also a way of directly participating in the phenomenon, by recreating the circles for yourself.
First Principles
There will be two drawing components to each of our courses. In the first, we’ll begin with looking at the first principles.
This will include the division of a circle, or other fundamental principles used in the design of whichever circle we are working with. The idea behind this is to give a really good contextual background to the crop circle design, which will enable a
deeper understanding of what principles are at work within the formation - rather than simply mimicking the drawing as a technical drawing exercise.
The second reason for this approach is to help with interpretation. Breaking down the shapes, numbers and geometry, before putting them back together again, when we draw the actual formation, will allow us to unpack the numbers and ratios
included in the crop circle. It will also allow us to see the relationships between the principles so we can speculate about what that might mean.
Drawing in a Group
When we’re relaxed and not feeling anxious, drawing geometry (and then the crop circles) can be a beautiful, contemplative, almost meditative experience. It allows us to feel the shape and the rhythm of the crop circle design in our hands - it affords
us a great sense of intimacy with the crop circle.
Drawing in a group setting can be a very affirming process. How we deal with time-old issues including inaccuracies, mistakes and the limitation of our skill and tools can be a very revealing experience! It also is an opportunity to learn from one
another and to encourage others in their work, all while being encouraged ourselves. It will be a really great part of building our tribe!
Developing our Drawings
When we have our crop circle drawn we will have opportunity to develop these drawings into personal mandalas, by adding colour and shade. Once again, we can draw upon our personal intuition and interpretation to guide this phase of the process. You
don’t have to be an artist, or experienced in anyway.
For those that may have struggled with their drawings, or decided not to draw, we will also provide an outline of the circle for you to print out and colour, or paint as you wish.
Geoff and I very much look forward to sharing our great passion for sacred geometry and for drawing the crop circles with you all!
