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SUMMARY:Intro to Art Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Art journaling isn’t about making a masterpiece to hang in a gallery; it’s about creating a “No-Judgment Zone” where you can breathe\, play\, and get your thoughts out of your head and onto the page. Whether you call it a visual diary\, a messy sketchbook\, or a bullet journal\, this is your space to gain clarity and record the wild\, wonderful bits of your life. \nThe Art Journal as Relationship:\nI’ve been playing in art journals for over 20 years. My art journal is more than just a book; it is a safe container. It is a space designed to hold the weight of our stress\, the chaos of our thoughts\, and the brightness of our joy. Even more\, it becomes a safe relationship. Unlike the world outside\, the page never judges you\, never asks you to be productive\, and never tells you you’re doing it wrong. It is a consistent\, quiet witness that allows you to be exactly who you are\, exactly where you are. In this workshop\, I’ll show you how to build that relationship with your own pages. \nArt Journals can be used to:\n-Process big emotions when words fail\n-Visualise goals that feel too big for a to-do list\n-Connect with your inner child\, and play with messy materials just for the fun of it\n-Document the “now” so you don’t forget the small\, beautiful details of your days \nOur Workshop Outline:\nTo begin\, I’ll guide you through creating your very own custom journal by cutting and folding a single 18×24 sheet of paper. I’ll also share my favorite techniques for creating quick colorful backgrounds to eliminate the “fear of the blank page\,” and for adding layered images\, texture\, text\, and embellishments to your art journal pages. We’ll spend our remaining hours together filling our hand-made art journal pages with our own unique marks. \nEverything is provided. All the paint\, paper\, glue\, and tools you need to complete your art journals are waiting for you. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get a little bit of paint on your hands. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/intro-to-art-journaling/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Creatives Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!  \nDo you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable\, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible. \nWelcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won’t be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity\, we’ll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums\, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice\, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life! \nWe meet on the last Monday of the month\, from 4-6pm \nJoin us for an evening of collective art-making\, mingling\, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book of your choice! Bring your chosen art or craft book and the supplies you need to complete your project of choice. \nOur Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)\n4:00 – 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In\n4:20 – 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)\n5:30 – 5:40: Clean Up\n5:40 – 6:00: Share & Mingle \nReady to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/the-creatives-book-club-april/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Mark-Making: B&W Patterns Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join art therapist\, Kara Ashley-Gilmore\, for a special session of Mindful Mark-Making. We will blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices\, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques\, culminating in an extended\, meditative painting session. \n  \nDuring this month’s session\, we will use black ink\, black paper\, and black and white mark-making tools to create simple abstract patterns on paper. \n  \nWhat’s Included in Your Session: \n🧘‍♀️🌳 Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises. \n📘✨ The “Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making” Takeaway Guide. \n✍️〰️  Hands-on instruction for meditative mark-making. \n🎨💖 An extended period of self-directed\, meditative painting and creation. \n🤝🗣️ A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection. \n  \nAbsolutely no art experience is required! All supplies—including rich watercolor paints\, drawing pens\, and acrylic markers—are provided for your use. Just bring your willingness to play\, and your desire to connect and share! \n—- \nDetails: \n📍 The Art Place Studios: 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville \n📆 Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\, from 11am to 12:30pm \n🎨 Art League Members: $30 | Non-Members: $35 \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/mindful-mark-making-black-and-white-patterns-workshop/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memory Café- Mindful Mark Making
DESCRIPTION:A chance to focus on the present moment and engage in creative expression through watercolor and lines\, with a special visit from Kara Ashley-Gilmore\, a licensed art therapist. Activities will include refreshments\, singalongs\, and a calming and intuitive art project. \nThis program is intended for persons living with dementia and their care partner.  \nRegistration Required- This event requires registration as space is limited to ensure the best possible environment for participants. \n  \n\nDate: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am\nLocation: Kaplan Auditorium\, Henderson County Public Library Main Branch
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/memory-cafe-mindful-mark-making/
LOCATION:Henderson County Public Library\, 301 N Washington St.\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Mark-Making: Creative Health for a Regulated Nervous System
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 23\, 2026 \nFrom: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation:  \nThe Cabin at Wellness and Movement by YAM \n1171 Spartanburg Hwy \nHendersonville\, NC 28792 \n  \nJoin us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making! This workshop offers a relaxing and engaging art therapy experience focused on mindfulness and simple mark-making. Using watercolors and basic drawing materials as tools for relaxation\, participants will be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques\, followed by a longer\, meditative mandala painting session. The painting sessions will incorporate the basic principles of mindfulness\, like non-judgement\, patience\, and acceptance\, to help you stay present and at ease. \n  \n  \nSession Outline:\n1. Introduction & Welcome (10 minutes): Group members will introduce themselves and their intentions for our time together. The facilitator will introduce the 7 principles of mindfulness and the concept of mindfulness-based art-making. \n\n Mindful Mark-Making (45 minutes): Participants will be guided in at least 3 methods for using art-making as a mindfulness practice. The facilitator will provide simple\, step-by-step instructions while encouraging a free\, intuitive process and prompts for breathwork and somatic awareness.\n Break (5 min)\n Mandala Creation (30 min): Participants will create an intuitive\, abstract mandala drawing.\n Clean up (10 minutes)\n Closing & Reflection (20 minutes): A moment for participants to reflect on their experience. The\nemphasis will be on the process and the resulting feelings\, rather than the quality of the images\ncreated during the workshop.\n\n  \nSupplies: \nThe following materials will be provided to ensure a seamless experience for participants: \n\nWatercolor paper\, paints\, brushes\, and cups\nAcrylic paint markers\, pencils\, and pens for mark-making\nAprons\, paper towels\, and supplies for cleaning up\n\n  \nSelf Investment: $50 \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/mindful-mark-making-creative-health-for-a-regulated-nervous-system/
LOCATION:Wellness and Movement\, 1171 Spartanburg Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792
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SUMMARY:The Creatives Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!  \nDo you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable\, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible. \nWelcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won’t be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity\, we’ll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums\, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice\, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life! \nWe meet on the last Monday of the month\, from 4-6pm \nJoin us for an evening of collective art-making\, mingling\, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book of your choice! Bring your chosen art or craft book and the supplies you need to complete your project of choice. \nOur Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)\n4:00 – 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In\n4:20 – 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)\n5:30 – 5:40: Clean Up\n5:40 – 6:00: Share & Mingle \nReady to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/the-creatives-book-club-may/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T120000
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SUMMARY:Prints\, Patterns & Personal Pages: A Weekend Creativity Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join artists Kara Ashley-Gilmore and Robyn Crawford for two days of joyful monoprints\, mindful marks\, and a handmade book to hold your discoveries during this creative weekend retreat!  \n  \nPart 1: Gelli Printing \nGelli Plate Printing: A Color‑Splashed Journey Into Play \nWelcome to a morning of joyful mess‑making\, where the rules are few\, the colors are bold\, and your only real job is to let yourself play. In this spirited session\, we’ll dive into the enchanting world of monoprinting—a process where each print is pulled only once\, making every piece a little surprise gift from your creative self. No duplicates\, no perfection\, just pure\, unrepeatable magic. \nWe’ll coax color across the gelli plate\, press in textures from botanicals\, stencils\, and odd little treasures\, and delight in the unexpected patterns that appear. This is art as exploration: a chance to loosen your grip\, follow your curiosity\, and discover what happens when you give yourself permission to experiment without expectations. \nBy the end of the morning\, you’ll have a vibrant stack of one‑of‑a‑kind prints—each one a tiny record of your creative courage and playfulness. These prints will become the raw materials for our afternoon adventure\, where we’ll transform them into something new and uniquely yours. \n  \n \n  \nPart 2: Handmade Book Creation \nIn the first half of our retreat\, you captured textures\, layers\, and colors through the fluid\, experimental process of Gelli printing. Next\, we will take those vibrant prints and give them a physical home. \nDuring the second half of Saturday’s workshop\, we will transform your favorite prints into a structural Accordion Artist Book. We’ll start by finding the rhythm in your prints using paint\, pens\, and markers to add mindful patterns and marks that make the pages uniquely yours. Then\, we move into the engineering phase\, where we tear\, fold\, and join your papers to create a sculptural book that literally stands on its own. \nNo art experience? You’ll love the step-by-step guidance that turns messy prints into a polished\, professional-looking object.  \nSeasoned artist? You’ll enjoy the sophisticated techniques for adding hidden pockets\, secret flaps\, and custom closures that make a book truly interactive. \nThe result is a layered\, three-dimensional companion that can expand to show off your work or fold down into a compact\, private keepsake. It’s the perfect place to hold your ideas\, your marks\, and the memories of our weekend together. \n \nOur Flow: \n\nFriday Evening Gathering\, 5pm-8pm (location provided after registration): Welcome\, intention setting\, and community connection\nSaturday Morning\, 9am-12pm: Gelli printing\, color-play\, and texture exploration\nSaturday Afternoon\, 1pm-4pm: Transforming prints into a custom artist book\nSunday Morning\, 9am-12pm: Open Studio time to polish\, play\, and connect\n\nYour creative reset is waiting. We’ve cleared the schedule so you can clear your head. Whether you’re a lifelong maker or a curious beginner\, come for the prints\, stay for the community\, and leave with a finished book that holds the magic of the whole weekend. \n  \nRegister to join the journey from start to finish! \nRegister for the Weekend Creativity Retreat\nArtist Bios: \n \nKara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor\, Board-Certified Art Therapist\, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios\, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. Ultimately\, all of her work is about helping people be more creative\, use their creativity for personal growth\, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental\, quiet atmosphere. \nRobyn Crawford studied at Emerson College\, Massachusetts College of Art\, and Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. For more than 30 years\, she has worked as a mixed‑media artist\, photographer\, teacher\, and creativity coach—exhibiting her work and guiding students as they explore their own artistic possibilities.Her teaching style is rooted in curiosity\, play\, and the joy of discovery. She encourages students to experiment boldly\, follow their instincts\, and let the creative process lead them somewhere unexpected. Her own studio practice mirrors that spirit—she loves diving into new materials and noticing how each one sparks fresh ideas across mediums. \nWorking with her photographs\, clay\, acrylics\, mosaics\, handmade papers\, hot glass\, metal\, resin\, crystals\, and more\, Robyn creates intensely colorful pieces that feel joyful and deeply connected to spirit. Whether she’s teaching or creating\, her focus is on opening doors to creative growth and helping others feel confident exploring their artistic voice. \n  \nRegister for the Weekend Creativity Retreat
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/prints-patterns-personal-pages-a-weekend-creativity-retreat/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T180000
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SUMMARY:The Creatives Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!  \nDo you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable\, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible. \nWelcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won’t be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity\, we’ll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums\, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice\, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life! \nWe meet on the last Monday of the month\, from 4-6pm \nJoin us for an evening of collective art-making\, mingling\, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book of your choice! Bring your chosen art or craft book and the supplies you need to complete your project of choice. \nOur Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)\n4:00 – 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In\n4:20 – 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)\n5:30 – 5:40: Clean Up\n5:40 – 6:00: Share & Mingle \nReady to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat. \nRegister for July's Creatives Book Club
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/the-creatives-book-club-july/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kara Ashley-Gilmore":MAILTO:kgilmore@mountaincreativearts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T191548
CREATED:20260512T194331Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Mark-Making: Watercolor Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices\, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniques\, culminating in an extended\, meditative painting session. \nThis month\, we will use watercolor paints and mark-making tools to create abstract\, geometric or nature-based patterns on paper. \nWhat’s Included in Your Session:\n-Opening Guided Meditation & Focused Grounding Exercises.\n-The “Principles of Mindfulness for Art-Making” Takeaway Guide.\n-Hands-on instruction for line work and meditative mark-making.\n-An extended period of self-directed\, meditative painting and creation.\n-A closing sharing circle for connection and reflection. \nAbsolutely no art experience is required! All supplies—including rich watercolor paints\, drawing pens\, and acrylic markers—are provided for your use. Just bring your willingness to play\, and your desire to connect and share! \nRegister for Watercolor Patterns\n  \nArtist Bio:\nKara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor\, Board-Certified Art Therapist\, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios\, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. Ultimately\, all of her work is about helping people be more creative\, use their creativity for personal growth\, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental\, quiet atmosphere.
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/mindful-mark-making-watercolor-patterns/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T191548
CREATED:20260512T193402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T193402Z
UID:3453-1788192000-1788199200@www.mountaincreativearts.com
SUMMARY:The Creatives Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation!  \nDo you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable\, but carving out the focused time to actually sit down and complete them often feels impossible. \nWelcome to The Creatives Book Club! This won’t be a traditional book club. Instead of simply reading a book about art and creativity\, we’ll meet once a month to actually do a project from the chosen book. It’s the perfect way to explore new mediums\, hold yourself accountable to your creative practice\, and finally make those beautiful pages come to life! \nWe meet on the last Monday of the month\, from 4-6pm \nJoin us for an evening of collective art-making\, mingling\, and shared discovery as we dive into a project from an inspiring book of your choice! Bring your chosen art or craft book and the supplies you need to complete your project of choice. \nOur Creative Schedule (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)\n4:00 – 4:20: Set up your Materials & Settle In\n4:20 – 5:30: Art-Making (project of choice from this month’s book)\n5:30 – 5:40: Clean Up\n5:40 – 6:00: Share & Mingle \nReady to trade reading for making? Register to save your seat. \nRegister for August's Creatives Book Club
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/the-creatives-book-club-aug/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kara Ashley-Gilmore":MAILTO:kgilmore@mountaincreativearts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
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SUMMARY:The Therapeutic Art Journal
DESCRIPTION:Date: We meet on the following consecutive Fridays: 9/11\, 9/18\, & 9/25Time: 4 pm – 7 pm \n  \n“A journal is not just a book; it is a laboratory for the soul.” -Bernadine Joyce \nBeneath all our emotions and labels is a complex world of color\, texture\, and rhythm. In this three-day intensive\, we aren’t making masterpieces; we’re making containers. Using a mix of mark-making\, collage\, intuitive painting\, and writing\, you will transform a simple journal into a living document of your own resilience. Whether you are navigating a transition\, processing stress\, or simply looking for a way to belong to yourself again\, this workshop offers a grounded\, creative path back to your center. \nOver the course of three weeks\, we will focus on the three essential functions of a therapeutic art journal: \n1. Emotional Expression\nThe journal is a safe place to discharge. When the nervous system is overwhelmed\, we use the page to externalize what feels too big to carry. \n2. Insight\nArt has a funny way of telling us things our logical brain hasn’t figured out yet. By looking back at the images and patterns we create\, we gain visual evidence of our inner worlds. \n3. Record Keeping\nYour journal becomes a tangible history of your survival and growth. It acts as a “witness” to your process\, allowing you to see how far you’ve come. \n \nLike all art-making\, this Art Therapy Workshop may be therapeutic\, but it is not a substitute for therapy. Privacy in the Art Place Studio classroom is not guaranteed. \nAll supplies will be provided\, including a sketchbook to use as your art journal for this course. Bring your willingness to play\, and your desire to connect and share! \n  \nRegister for The Therapeutic Art Journal\nArtist Bio:\nKara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor\, Board-Certified Art Therapist\, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios\, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. Ultimately\, all of her work is about helping people be more creative\, use their creativity for personal growth\, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental\, quiet atmosphere.
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/the-therapeutic-art-journal/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kara Ashley-Gilmore":MAILTO:kgilmore@mountaincreativearts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T191548
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SUMMARY:The Therapeutic Art Journal
DESCRIPTION:Date: We meet on the following consecutive Fridays: 9/11\, 9/18\, & 9/25Time: 4 pm – 7 pm \n  \n“A journal is not just a book; it is a laboratory for the soul.” -Bernadine Joyce \nBeneath all our emotions and labels is a complex world of color\, texture\, and rhythm. In this three-day intensive\, we aren’t making masterpieces; we’re making containers. Using a mix of mark-making\, collage\, intuitive painting\, and writing\, you will transform a simple journal into a living document of your own resilience. Whether you are navigating a transition\, processing stress\, or simply looking for a way to belong to yourself again\, this workshop offers a grounded\, creative path back to your center. \nOver the course of three weeks\, we will focus on the three essential functions of a therapeutic art journal: \n1. Emotional Expression\nThe journal is a safe place to discharge. When the nervous system is overwhelmed\, we use the page to externalize what feels too big to carry. \n2. Insight\nArt has a funny way of telling us things our logical brain hasn’t figured out yet. By looking back at the images and patterns we create\, we gain visual evidence of our inner worlds. \n3. Record Keeping\nYour journal becomes a tangible history of your survival and growth. It acts as a “witness” to your process\, allowing you to see how far you’ve come. \n \nLike all art-making\, this Art Therapy Workshop may be therapeutic\, but it is not a substitute for therapy. Privacy in the Art Place Studio classroom is not guaranteed. \nAll supplies will be provided\, including a sketchbook to use as your art journal for this course. Bring your willingness to play\, and your desire to connect and share! \n  \nRegister for The Therapeutic Art Journal\nArtist Bio:\nKara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor\, Board-Certified Art Therapist\, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios\, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. Ultimately\, all of her work is about helping people be more creative\, use their creativity for personal growth\, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental\, quiet atmosphere.
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/the-therapeutic-art-journal-2/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Therapeutic-Art-Journal.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kara Ashley-Gilmore":MAILTO:kgilmore@mountaincreativearts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T191548
CREATED:20260512T202624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T010848Z
UID:3473-1790352000-1790362800@www.mountaincreativearts.com
SUMMARY:The Therapeutic Art Journal
DESCRIPTION:Date: We meet on the following consecutive Fridays: 9/11\, 9/18\, & 9/25Time: 4 pm – 7 pm \n  \n“A journal is not just a book; it is a laboratory for the soul.” -Bernadine Joyce \nBeneath all our emotions and labels is a complex world of color\, texture\, and rhythm. In this three-day intensive\, we aren’t making masterpieces; we’re making containers. Using a mix of mark-making\, collage\, intuitive painting\, and writing\, you will transform a simple journal into a living document of your own resilience. Whether you are navigating a transition\, processing stress\, or simply looking for a way to belong to yourself again\, this workshop offers a grounded\, creative path back to your center. \nOver the course of three weeks\, we will focus on the three essential functions of a therapeutic art journal: \n1. Emotional Expression\nThe journal is a safe place to discharge. When the nervous system is overwhelmed\, we use the page to externalize what feels too big to carry. \n2. Insight\nArt has a funny way of telling us things our logical brain hasn’t figured out yet. By looking back at the images and patterns we create\, we gain visual evidence of our inner worlds. \n3. Record Keeping\nYour journal becomes a tangible history of your survival and growth. It acts as a “witness” to your process\, allowing you to see how far you’ve come. \n \nLike all art-making\, this Art Therapy Workshop may be therapeutic\, but it is not a substitute for therapy. Privacy in the Art Place Studio classroom is not guaranteed. \nAll supplies will be provided\, including a sketchbook to use as your art journal for this course. Bring your willingness to play\, and your desire to connect and share! \n  \nRegister for The Therapeutic Art Journal\nArtist Bio:\nKara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor\, Board-Certified Art Therapist\, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and owner of Mountain Creative Arts Counseling; a mixed-media artist at the Art Place Studios\, in Hendersonville; and Board Member of the Arts Council of Henderson County. Ultimately\, all of her work is about helping people be more creative\, use their creativity for personal growth\, and incorporate creativity into their daily lives. Her art therapy workshops are tailored to those who appreciate opportunities for creative exploration–with gentle guidance–in a non-judgemental\, quiet atmosphere.
URL:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/event/the-therapeutic-art-journal-3/
LOCATION:Art Place Studios\, 2015 Asheville Hwy\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mountaincreativearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Therapeutic-Art-Journal.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kara Ashley-Gilmore":MAILTO:kgilmore@mountaincreativearts.com
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