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.)
The Creatives Book Club
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! Join 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.
The Creatives Book Club
Welcome to The Creatives Book Club! Join 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.
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 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,…
Play
I know this…and I have everything I need..and yet, making time for play feels so hard in the middle of life and *all the things*. One thing I’m finding helpful these days is to block it out on my calendar as a non-negotiable appointment with myself, AND to leave the house to play elsewhere. I’m hopeful for the day when…