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.
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Sacred Rage: An Art & Writing Workshop
Join us for “Sacred Rage,” an art and writing workshop that offers the opportunity to tap into your anger using art while staying grounded and connected to your body. We’ll explore your rage, what silences it, and what it needs to move forward.
Mindful Mark-Making: B&W Patterns Workshop
During 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.
Memory Café- Mindful Mark Making
A chance to focus on the present moment and engage in creative expression through watercolor and lines. (This program is intended for persons living with dementia and their care partner.)
Prioritize Pleasure in your Art-Making
How can you prioritize pleasure in your art-making? What feels like play in your art-making? For me it’s choosing colors, experimenting with new techniques, and making layers. I love being in the zone and feeling completely connected to the process of creating. About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing.…
Art Colors Life
“As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.” –John Lubbock About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at Mountain Creative Arts Counseling, PLLC, in Hendersonville,…
Art Journal Ideas
What are you working on in your art journal this month? About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at Mountain Creative Arts Counseling, PLLC, in Hendersonville, NC. She…
The Creative Process
Where do you usually get stuck? Sometimes it helps to go back to the previous stage–to gather more information or to let ideas come together before pushing ahead. About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist,…