Dear Creative Ones, With Spring here, it feels like we are already quickly approaching summer in Florida. In this first week of May, our Business
and Profession of Expressive Arts course began while internships and Expressive Writing came to a close. We want to thank Anne Hofland for her skillful, gentle facilitation; it was another wonderfully successful series and we look forward to doing it again in the fall. We are planning some exciting summer offerings which will be announced soon and we also want to let you know that our online
learning platform (Ruzuku) will be upgraded very soon! The upgrade will give it a new look and some additional features to improve your experience. If you already have courses and events in your Learning Library, they will remain there but they will have a fresh new look. There may be a few changes and we will let you know about those soon. We will send out another reminder, but hopefully there will not be anything you need to do; we just want you to be aware of some updates and improvements
coming soon. Last week we offered some ways to start where you are with your practice. This week we hope you will continue to listen within to what wants to be expressed. As you begin, consider what our friend and colleague Markus Scott-Alexander refers to in his new book the Just Right Next. Make a mark, then make another mark, and just keep making marks. Listen within, remain present, notice what is stirred and respond authentically. Through presence, you will find clarity. You might be inspired by a little throwback video here to keep it simple and just see where the process leads you. We will see some of you this week in class or for SoulCollage®: Let Your Wisdom Speak on Thursday, We look forward to creating in the circle
with you soon. Creatively yours, Tamara & Kathleen In Person Offerings Coming up.... Friday, May 19 10 am – 1pm Come join us for some fun and creative art making! Drop in, relax, stay for an hour or the whole time.
No art experience needed. We believe in the art process and the creative wisdom within each person. If you have questions, you can email us at info@expressiveartsflorida.com
Open Studio will be held in Room 9 at the First Congregational Church UCC, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237. Follow the signs around the loop for parking to find us. We hope you can join us! And, in the afternoon..... Creative Containers: A Bookmaking Experience Friday May 19, 2-5 p.m. in-person Calling all Creatives! In this new workshop, you will be guided through a simple bookmaking technique to create your own unique container for creative personal exploration, growth, and transformation. You
will be able to customize the process to make it your own as you create the space and place for your ongoing personal practice. Having a personal expressive arts practice involves creating images, writing, witnessing, and reflecting. Making a special place to go that holds the artifacts and helps you look back on what you have created has become part of our practice and we invite you to share this with us. We will guide you through each step as you create a simple book from your own visual artmaking. You will leave with an art journal ready to fill with your summer adventures and experiences. Advance registration is preferred. Walk-ins accepted, space permitting. Come to Open Studio and stay for the workshop. Bring your lunch and make a day of
it. Connect with creative community. Online Offerings Coming up... ONLINE OPEN STUDIO with Kathleen Tuesday, May 16 1-4pm EDT On Zoom Come join us online for some art-making! We will begin with a guided meditation and move into open, self-directed creative time. Just bring your curiosity and take some time to work on your own project. Witnessing and sharing for the last half hour. A beautifully supportive creative community and new people always welcome! Donations in any amount are never required, and are always gratefully accepted. PayPal.Me/eafistudio Expressive Arts Discovery Wednesday, May 17th Tuesday, June 13th 7-8:30 pm EDT On Zoom A
Virtual Expressive Arts Workshop Listen. Learn. Make Art. Share. Witness. Discover. Navigating Crossroads & Intersections with SoulCollage® with Diane Lampitt Thursday,
June 8 6-9 pm EDT On Zoom Crossroads and intersections can provide rich metaphors to help us either affirm the road we are on, choose a new direction, or just become more intentional about
our directional decisions. SoulCollage® is a powerful process of listening to your inner wisdom as you navigate these twists and turns of life. Diane will prepare a special SoulCollage® kit for this workshop. Be sure to sign up early! PREVIEW! New Workshops Coming Up in June! We will be opening registration shortly for some brand new online workshops offered by EAFI Alumni
and Mentors. We are just putting the final details on these first three. We know you will love our alumni community as much as we do! Friday June 9, 1-4 pm EDT: Sacred Tree - An
Eco-Expressive Arts Workshop with Sunny Stewart Friday June 16, 1-4 pm EDT: Mandala Workshop with Susan Paul Johnson Friday June 30, 1-4 pm EDT: The Power of You - Solar Plexus Chakra Workshop with Jo-Ann Dellaposta Our Expressive Arts in the World workshop series, coming up in August and September, will be open for registration soon. Whether you are a student in our Certificate Training Program, an expressive arts
facilitator, or a therapist, these training workshops will enrich and expand your knowledge and practice. Here is the schedule. You will be able to register for one, several, or all of these. - Expressive Arts in Social Action - The IEATA
Creative Wellness Service Initiative Program
- Manju Jain and Aslam Khader, August 7, 6-8:30 pm edt
- Reconnecting to Our Soul and the Soul of the World
- Hector Aristizibal (Colombia),
August 11, 1-3:30 pm edt
- Emerging Voices in the Mirrors of Arts
- Fiona Chang (Hong Kong), August 15, 6-8:30 pm edt
- Honouring Nature and Transitions in Life - Tribal art in India
- Belinda Rego and Chandini Harlalka, August 19, 10 am - 12:30 pm edt
- Expressive Arts Worldwide - Harambee Arts in Kenya and Nepal
Gloria Simoneaux, Lillian Obonyo, Sarala Tamang, August 21, 12-2;30 pm edt - Planting seeds of color in Guatemala
- Mayari Hernandez, Paulina Buonafina, Pili Garin, Evelyn Ammon, August 22, 6-8:30 pm edt
- First Aid of the Soul: Culturally-sensitive & Trauma-informed Care Amidst Ongoing War
- Nathalie
Roberto-Timtchenko (Ukraine), August 30, 6-8:30 pm edt
- Being the Bridge: Expressive Arts without Borders
- Markus G. Scott-Alexander (Canada & global) September 13, 6-8:30 pm edt
- Story + Making = ? Opportunities in rural
Canada
- Fay Wilkinson (rural Ontario, Canada) September 22, 1-3:30 pm edt
- Embodied Self-Awareness
- Aisha Radwan (Egypt,) September 26, 1-3:30 pm edt
- Bereginya: Russian traditional dolls in expressive arts
- Varvara Sidorova (Russia) September 29, 1-3:30 pm edt
Mark your calendars! Registration will open soon. On demand, start anytime courses... Self Study Courses allow you to explore various processes and techniques at your own pace. With
detailed, yet approachable instructions, videos, and meditations, the imagery and guidance from this work can assist you, whether dipping your toes into expressive arts or seeking a deeper connection. CREATIVE WISDOM: Introductory Online Training in Expressive Arts Are you ready to begin your expressive arts training? Would you like an expertly guided entry point that will get you
started so you can decide what's next? This course is also a prerequisite to our Certificate Training Program. "Creative Wisdom 8 week online Training in Intermodal Expressive Arts is the best, richest, most thorough, safe, clear, broad, and deep foundational introduction
anyone could hope for, whether for personal or professional use, if you wish to begin or continue your exploration of Expressive Arts!" - M.O., 2021 student Tamara is accepting new clients seeking therapy services and support using
expressive arts to heal and grow. Using her years of creative practice and a compassionate approach, she is able to help clients access their inner strengths and create the change they most want in their lives. To inquire about services, you can call/text 941-444-9585 or email
tknappcounseling@gmail.com Questions? Comments? We are always happy to hear from
you! ~Tamara and Kathleen Tamara Teeter Knapp MA, NCC, MHC Intern, REACE® Kathleen Horne MA, LMHC(S), REACE®, REAT® www.expressiveartsflorida.com |
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