Flaneur Walk & Talks
are guided experiences through urban and nature settings, set in beautiful artistic and culturally rich places around the world, with the theme of creativity, wellness, and exploration. Bringing people together to observe, explore, and create under the curiosity to learn and discover the daily aspects of life. As we explore the many facets and gems of these urban spaces, a conscious effort will be set to be mindful of the present moment through our senses. Encouraging moments to create and express your authentic vision and voice, by suggesting to capture the moments along the way through creative mediums such as photography, sketching, or writing if you so desire. A unique part of these walks will include an exclusive visit to a working studio of a local artist gaining a unique perspective into each urban creative scene.
COME, for a walk with me, to slow down and TUNE IN
Your presence will be your only passport to experiencing this moment
WALK & TALK PLAN
MEET UP & DURATION:
Meet-ups are determined within each unique urban setting and tour. The duration of each walk will range from 2 to 3 hours.
THEMED WALKS & ARTIST STUDIO VISITS:
Each walk will revolve around the general themes of creativity, wellbeing, and exploration. Threading them together under the main intention of observation. Such topics as photography, wellness, urbanism, flaneurism, architecture, and of course observing will be part of the talks. Incorporating the unique chance to visit a working studio of one of the many local creatives.
GUEST FLANEUR GUIDES :
Jennifer will be joined by friends, guest speakers, and locals from the community depending on the theme and depending on where she is located.
WHAT TO BRING :
Pack light. As this is all about walking, choose comfortable weather-appropriate shoes and clothes.
For those urban places that can get hot, remember to grab one of those stylish but useful hats.
Creatives mediums- Bring whatever medium in which you feel you would like to capture the moment ( camera, iPhone, sketchbook, pen, and notepad)
DISCUSSIONS & PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITIONS:
After each walk, there will be moments reserved to sit down and chat about the walk and talk. Sharing your experience and observations, as well as connecting with others. Lastly, Jennifer hopes to curate an event at the end of the season, that will be an accumulation of the walk and talks. Displaying in an exhibition style, the observations are made through the various mediums of photography, writing, and drawings. Stay tuned for details and follow along through her monthly newsletter to be a part of it or in attendance.
YOGA ADD ON:
Jennifer is also a qualified yoga instructor and wellness educator. She will be incorporating mindfulness practices and teachings throughout her walks. However, if you so desire, to take it deeper, she is available for private / or group yoga classes prior or after the walking tours. Please get in touch with her privately and directly to arrange an appropriate time and place
OPTIONS:
ORGANIZED/GROUP TOURS- Join in on one of the bi-weekly group walks and talks happening in each urban space.
PERSONALIZED/CUSTOMIZED- Reserve a one-on-one walk with Jennifer, choosing the location in which you are curious to discover.
Looking for a walk & talk customized to your interests. Pick a theme, and let Jennifer create an amazing stroll built around your interests and curiosities.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
THE HOST- A flaneur with a passion for the Arts, traveling and wellness. Jennifer has always felt the need to explore, observe and create. As an artist, yoga instructor, and avid traveler, she unites these three passions through the theme of Observation, the guiding principle behind Le Flaneur Walk & talks. Born in a Maidstone Ontario, she attended the University of Windsor, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus on painting and Art History. While traveling Australia she later discovered, a passion for photography and has since, traveled extensively throughout Mexico, U.S.A, Europe, Prague, Guatemala, El Salvador, Japan, South East Asia, Nepal and Cuba, feeding her creative spirit with art and adventures.
Jennifer strives to provide a space for people to let go, relax, create, and fully connect with themselves and others. Warm and outgoing, she is a calming and joyful presence who loves discovering new experiences and sharing them with others. Let her guide you through a fully immersive and mindful adventure of the senses and forge an authentic connection with the land, people and gorgeous sights of beautiful urban spaces around the world. Book your spot today.
Jennifer is not only a practicing artist, and yoga practitioner, but is also an advocate for the arts. Through her very own observation of her process, she became curious of other creatives and their unique artistic story. It is from this passion and curiosity that she immersed herself into artistic communities both locally and abroad and created several projects that help promote, support their artistic endeavours and stories. You will have the pleasure to meet some of the artists in which are part of her project the PROCESS as well as see their unique spaces in which they create