Behind the scenes of Bloom True with Flora Bowley (and a course giveaway!)
UPDATE (Feb 3): This course has now SOLD OUT! Registration is open for the June course if you want to secure your place early!
Back in September I spent four fantastic days in Portland, Oregon staying with Flora Bowley and filming all the video content for Bloom True: the e-course, Flora’s first online course which starts on Monday.
I am not quite sure how I managed to keep the trip quiet because I was so excited to be in Flora’s brand new studio, working with professional cameraman Kevin Balmer, professional photographer Stephen Funk and the lady herself, Flora Bowley – one of the most authentic, inspiring, awesome women I have ever met.
We were blessed with glorious sunshine (perfect for yoga in the park…)
… and I was mesmorised as two giant original paintings unfolded before my very eyes. When I took the very first workshop Flora ever taught some time ago, she forever changed the way I paint.
[Image: Stephen Funk]
Since then hundreds of people all have benefited from inspiring, emotional and deeply fulfilling painting experiences with her in her workshops all over the world.
[Image: Stephen Funk]
So it is a huge honour for me to have been able to produce Flora’s first ever online course, which is going to bring her unique painting style, process and philosophy to so many more people.
On the eve of the unveiling of a new kind of painting course (there is nothing quite like this anywhere!), I wanted to share some pictures from behind the scenes of putting together the course.
[Image: Stephen Funk]
These few days were just the beginning – we have been working on it for four months solid since, but the majority of the magic happened as the paintings evolved!
[Image: Stephen Funk]
And to celebrate it we are giving away a FREE PLACE! One person who signs up for Bloom True: the e-course in the next 48 hours will have their place refunded! ***UPDATE: Feb 3 – this course has now SOLD OUT. You can register early for the June course here***
We will pick the name at random and announce it here!
There are only a handful of spaces left so register now and come and join us for a five week painting adventure! UPDATE Feb 3: This has now SOLD OUT. Early registration for the June course is open here
[Image: Stephen Funk]
WOW! What an amazing journey you have shared with us on the creation of your course. Looks magical and empowering. Looking forward to learning more and more from your launch. Enjoy.
I am already signed up and looking forward to it. I’m also very relieved to have extended access to the material because I have a lot of health issues to work around, so the time factor is really appreciated. xx
Thanks for sharing some of the “behind-the-scenes” of Flora’s course. I’ve always wondered how e-courses are put together. She’s an amazing artist and I’m going to paint with her in Sept. when she comes to Wisconsin, so I’m super excited. Lucky you for knowing her:)
Jill
Oh my Beth…so very tempting. Trying to balance HSHB, with life and family…..might have to do this too…
I have been dreaming about taking this class. I’m going to go for it!
Excited and scared.
kathy
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Wow…I’m captivated! Will definitely check out this unique course
Looks fascinating!!!
Thank you so much, Beth, for sharing the photos with us. I already signed-up a few weeks ago and am looking forward to Flora’s class. It will align perfectly with HSHB!! And it’s wonderful to know that you were so instrumental in putting this e-course online. Another great example of collaboration! Maybe someday you and I will collaborate together!
I would LOVE to take this course! Thank you for the chance to win! Flora is amazing!!! Hugs!
Just signed up!! I”m so excited about taking Flora’s class! I have read soooo many wonderful things about her on various blogs and am thrilled to “bloom” alongside her and learn from her! And, I just love it that you are a part of this course, too!!
Not signed up because unfortunately I’m on such a tight budget that the end of the month is always a race to see if my wages last.
However it looks like a brilliant course so hopefully I may catch it the next time round and I’m busy saving up for Flora’s book – I’ll be watching the blogs etc for snippets of what’s going on ( a bit like pressing my face up against the window of the cake shop …lol)
Im all signed up and ready to paint with flora! I’m so excited!
I was in San Miguel with Flora. I also signed up for the e-course to continue this beautiful unfolding.
muah
xx
Loved the inside peak. I signed up long ago, and have been waiting eagerly for it to be February, the month of painting love! I can hardly wait until Monday.
I have been waiting FOREVER for this class to begin! Can’t wait! I truly believe this class will give me the freedom I have been searching for. If I can have it free, even better
Either way, I am waiting for February 6!
I signed up a few hours ago-will that count? Looking forward to Monday; I’ve taken two classes with Flora already and they have been wonderful!
Flora forever changed the way I paint as well …. during her workshop I struggled so much … comparing myself, feeling out of sorts creating in front of others …. what i didn’t know is the impact it had on me once i was home … once i pulled out a canvas and my paints and began to explore … SO much has emerged and i am more and more free as i create. Thanks to Flora!
she is an amaze-balls teacher and huge inspiration!!!
her e-course will be nothing short of magical … i am certain of that.
thank you for this inside glimpse and all the wonderment unfolding!!
peaceandlove
k
Excited for Monday! Thank you Beth for being a catalyst xx
I be standing with sharon irving by the window looking in as i also in a tight budget and came in thinking that there was a raffle for a spot in the class. Hey a girl can hope, in the meantime i will wait for the book. Best wishes to the hopeful winner enjoy the class.
I was one of the first 100 to sign up and get a free signed copy of Flora;s new book! I am so excited about infusing my painting with a new energy. I would also like to put this out to you & the Universe…I have been wanting to do ecourses and have been asked to do them but I’d love to collaborate with you Beth, on my first one. So, there, I’ve said it. I’ve put the wheels in motion if it is to happen, right?
Thank you for doing what you love to do!
i would lovvveeee to win a spot! i just love flora’s work and would love to get the vibe and feel that inspires her! love your behind the scenes tour too!
I signed up as soon as I read the first FB post about the coarse and I can hardly wait now that we’re just mere days from beginning to bloom! This is so incredibly exciting!!
I would love to win a spot in your class! I think my head would actually explode! love your work
Lisa
I just signed up too! Very excited for this course & for her book. What an inspiring way to start the year
All signed up and ready to “bloom true”. So excited and thank you to flora for offering this on line! Ciao!
I’ve already registered, but thought I’d put my name in the hat for consideration for your special offer. I am so excited about getting started. Thank you for all your hard work in preparing an e-course of a lifetime!!!
Take care,
Julie
I am so excited to take this course… Ready to bloom!
I still can’t decide if I should take the course now or do the next one – with a one year old, my life is full these days. However, if Magically win the free course I will jump in for sure!!
Yes!
I was on the fence about the class – not because I did not want to take it but I am so busy. Thanks for the pictures, I’m in. I just registered. Maybe I will be the lucky one to get a free class – more money for paint.
This sounds like a great course, love the behind the scenes photos too, Beth thanks for sharing, Blessings, Amanda
I have also signed up…and have been hopelessly excited ever since. My first ever e course! It will be much easier than a public course because nobody else will be able to see me and my inadequacies…roll on Monday!!!!!
Can’t wait! Can’t wait! I signed up within 24 hours of receiving the email just knowing in my gut that this is sooooooooooooo the right thing for me to do just now. Positively itching to get started. x
(What does HSHB mean?)
Fantastic! HSHB refers to Hello Soul Hello Business (www.hellosoulhellobusiness.com)
Flora this sounds really fun and right up my alley! Glad I found your site.
I’m so excited to take Flora’s e-course. Can’t wait! I’ve wanted to take a live workshop for quite some time and this is the next best thing.
Oh yeah..can’t wait! I was also in Portland in Sept. for Art n’Soul and just couldn’t believe the beautiful weather that we had. I took a course from Jesse Reno and when I saw Flora’s class all over blog land…I just knew that I had to take it. I was bummed that I was in Portland and didn’t even know she had a new studio there…oh well maybe next trip ;}
So incredibly excited to take your course Flora! With such a different painting style than mine, I am anxious to understand your approach and process. Thank you for offering this as it is next to impossible for me to travel to take your classes. Namaste.
Her art really is blooming. Really inspiring!
I loved seeing the photos! Looks like an amazing course, and I am sure all will enjoy it. I am hoping to be able to sign up in June (but need some stars to line up) Best wishes for a great course, and thanks for the offer up a free spot in the course, I am sure whomever wins it will be so very thrilled.
Enjoy!
Kim
This course was a gift from my husband for Christmas. I have been sooo excited for February to get here! Just to paint along with Flora Bowley! Thank You for the sneak peek at the videos too!!
I am super excited to have this coarse start!!!!
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Oh, after years of searching for a way to express how I feel- I´ve tried Claudine Hellmuth, Tim Holtz, Heidi Swapp and Katie Kendrick, and I do love Danny Gregory, all have their own styles and I like them all- but when I friend told me she was looking forward to start the course with Flora Bowley- I had to check it out- and when I saw Flora with her HUGE painting, spraying water over it and letting loose together with the paint I felt I had finally found my true mentor- the woman who could show me how to go about finding my own strokes- in a wild and yet disciplined manner- color- and so powerful way.
I´m so sad now that I don´t have the necessary funds to afford this class at this moment in my life.
I am so intrigued about everything I’m hearing about Flora’s class, and don’t think I can squeeze another thing in as I finish up HSHB, and have the Surface Pattern Design class coming up very soon… but I know this will be in my future. Beth, you are an amazing and forward thinking woman doing all you do, and I admire and applaud you for it!
x, Val