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ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE 6 Friday mornings: 9-11:30 Facilitated by: Kathleen Horne, MA, LMHC Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator
WEEK 1: : Introduction to the Process Guided meditation, art-making, writing, sharing. These are the basics of this gentle, profound process. WEEK 2: ART and emotion Activate the power of creativity to bring healing to an aspect of your emotional life. Week 3: ART AND THE PHYSICAL SELF Explore a physical symptom, challenge, or illness in expressive art making. WEEK 4: Working with Polarities through visual art A powerful process, using the “mandorla” form (2 overlapping circles) to explore and work toward resolution of an inner conflict or polarity. Week 5: Mandalas Create your own “sacred circle” for healing and creative expression. week 6: Bringing it all Together Integrate your experience into a finished art form and increased self-understanding.
“Art as a Healing Practice” is a gentle and powerful process, developed by Kathleen Horne, integrating guided meditation, visual art, writing and sharing/witnessing. The power of creativity brings healing and light to personal challenges, facilitating positive change. Fee: $35 per session. $180 if you sign up for all 6 sessions. Basic materials are provided. Participation in all sessions is encouraged. However, you may register for as many sessions as you like. Call (941-366-9595) or email kathleen@expressiveartsflorida.com by Wed. of the weeks you plan to attend. Any level of art experience is welcome, including beginners, working artists, and people who think they “aren’t creative”. The atmosphere will be safe and accepting; no critiques or interpretations. Classes are designed to open you up to your creative flow, access authentic imagery, facilitate healing and well being, and assist you in developing a personal art practice. It is not art instruction, and it is not therapy. WATCH FOR NEW SERIES BEGINNING OCTOBER 2010 MANDALA for Healing and Creative Expression The Mandala (Sanskrit for “sacred circle”) is found throughout nature, and as an art/spiritual/healing
form within many cultures and traditions. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to this ancient and powerful symbol,
and will be guided in creating personal mandalas . All levels of art experience welcome in this accepting, sacred space. Benefits: creative renewal, stress reduction, centering and
peace, enhancing creative expression, joy, learning a new skill for personal practice and sharing with others…and a
beautiful, meaningful mandala to take home! WATCH FOR WORKSHOP
DATES IN SARASOTA IN FALL 2010 MANDALA AS PERSONAL PRACTICE An ONLINE Forum for Exploring, Learning, Sharing Join me in this newly-developing online community for exploring the MANDALA; sharing images,
writings, and experiences. I facilitate by providing information, resources, teachings, and images, and offer feedback and
suggestions to participants. Discussion and sharing will be encouraged. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested
in exploring the mandala as a personal art practice. Participants are encouraged to share their art and insights, and learn
from others, with similar interests, from around the world. No special training or art experience is needed. $25 per month (1 month commitment
required) TOUCH
DRAWING A simple, profound, meditative art process that opens us to our authentic creative flow. Any level of art experience welcome. Click here to see Touch Drawing schedule at Expressive Arts Florida |
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