Explore drawing, painting and journaling using a variety of techniques.

Find solace and inspiration in the stories and techniques of artists like Tracey Emin, Käthe Kollwitz, Frida Kahlo and others. Engage in therapeutic drawing exercises designed to help you use art as a response to challenging emotions. Connect with a supportive community of like-minded artists. Let’s help each other discover ways to leave emotions on the page and walk away with a renewed sense of creativity and healing.

Using a variety of techniques, we will explore the idea of using line, shape, space and color for emotional expression and healing. We will look at both abstract and representational techniques.

No art experience is necessary! The focus will be on guided exercises and contemplative practices.

Materials:

• A journal or notebook
• Drawing and sketching materials of any kind, including dry and wet materials and materials for adding color
• Paper or a sketchbook
• Comfortable clothing you can move freely in

Optional (what I’ll be using)

• Posca or similar acrylic pens
• Craft paint
• Sharpie marker
• Waterproof thin marker
• paint brush
• Brayer or paint mover
• Handouts

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Engage in simple mindfulness exercises inspired by artists and art practices.

Each workshop explains the science behind why specific art practices help create a sense of calm and reduce stress.

I will guide you through a short mindfulness practices before we settle into a therapeutic art-making session. We will focus on breathing and present moment awareness to create more ease and calm in the mind and body. No meditation or mindfulness experience is necessary.

These mindfulness practices are simple and accessible for everyone.

This online workshop is suitable for ALL LEVELS – However, please get in touch with me if you have any questions about what to expect.

Supplies

Feel free to sit on in the same chair you will use for the drawing portion of the workshop and you are also welcome to sit on a yoga mat, bolster, zafu if you have one. Comfortable clothing is encouraged.

This workshop will provide a platform for art appreciation, celebration and empowerment through the exploration of unique practices to add to your creative tool kit. Beginning artists are always welcome. There’s no right or wrong way to do this workshop!

Expect fun and engaging exercises, captivating themes and fascinating histories designed to inform and inspire your own everyday artistic and mindfulness practice.