The Infinite Search Workshop
A contemplative journey through color and creativity
Through color and gradient work, reflection, and shared dialogue, The Infinite Search Workshop creates space for both artistic exploration and personal discovery. Each session invites participants to engage with art as a meditative practice, finding meaning in the process of creation.
About the Experience
This isn't a traditional art class—it's an invitation to explore creativity as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection. Whether you're an experienced artist or new to creative practice, The Infinite Search offers a unique space where art-making becomes a form of collective contemplation.
In these intimate sessions, we move beyond technique to create an environment where color becomes a language for expression and discovery. Through guided exploration and thoughtful dialogue, participants develop both artistic skills and contemplative practices they can carry into their daily lives.
Workshop Elements
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Opening Dialogue
45 minutes
Begin in community, setting intentions and exploring themes of wonder, presence, and creative process. We create a container for shared exploration while introducing key concepts that will guide our creative journey.
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Art Creation
90 Minutes
Engage in hands-on creation using color and gradient techniques. Learn and experiment with various approaches to color theory and composition while developing your unique visual language. All materials provided.
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Reflection
30 Minutes
Share insights and discoveries through thoughtful dialogue in our small group setting. Explore how the creative process mirrors larger themes in our lives and work.
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Contemplation
15 Minutes
Close with quiet reflection time, using the created works as focal points for presence. This final integration period allows insights to settle and new perspectives to emerge.
What’s Included
Professional facilitation
All art materials and supplies
Take-home artwork
Digital documentation (optional)
Resource guide for continued practice
Light refreshments
Pre-workshop consultation (for group bookings)
Workshop Details
Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: 8-12 participants
No prior art experience necessary
Suitable for creative spaces, galleries, and cultural venues
Your Guide
John Robert Hatherly is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist, designer, facilitator, and podcast host whose practice explores the intersection of color, contemplation, and human connection. Known for creating expansive, hyper-color abstract art and immersive experiences, they approach each workshop as part of "The Infinite Search" - an ongoing exploration of art's power to transform and illuminate.
Drawing from years of experience in both creating and exhibiting meditative artworks, John facilitates workshops with the same sense of wonder and playful exploration that characterizes their artistic practice. Their approach combines technical expertise in color theory and composition with a deep appreciation for art as a spiritual practice.
The workshop format emerged organically from John's belief that mastery takes generations and that true learning happens in the space where curiosity meets community. Through Sondwerk—whose name combines the Spanish "sondar" (to seek) with the German "werk" (to work)—they create containers for both individual discovery and collective meaning-making.
John finds particular joy in creating intimate spaces where others can access their own creative potential.
FAQs
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Our workshops work best in spaces that offer:
Room for 12-14 people to move comfortably
Tables or flat surfaces for art-making
Natural light (preferred but not required)
Wall space for displaying work
Quiet environment conducive to reflection
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The Infinite Search workshop is designed for organizations, creative spaces, and groups interested in exploring the intersection of art, mindfulness, and collective experience. No prior art experience is necessary.
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Professional facilitation
All art materials and supplies
Take-home artwork for each participant
Digital documentation of the experience (optional)
Pre-workshop consultation with organizers
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We recommend booking at least 4-8 weeks in advance to ensure availability and allow proper planning. Custom programming may require additional lead time.
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Yes, our CONVERGENCE package can be customized for private groups, organizations, or special events. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
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Full refund available up to 30 days before the workshop date. 50% refund available up to 14 days before. Contact us for exceptional circumstances.
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Yes, we currently offer workshops throughout the Chicago area. Travel beyond Chicago may incur additional fees.
Booking Options
Luminescence
$1200
One-time immersive experience
Up to 12 participants
3 hours
All materials included
Resonance
$3000
Three 3-hour sessions
Up to 12 participants per session
All materials included
Flexible scheduling
Convergence
Custom programming for heart-centered organizations
For institutions seeking recurring workshops or special events