All the arts arise from the same creative wellspring, and the creative flow is present in all of life – in every human, as well as every aspect of nature.
Expressive Arts is a pathway to reconnect with the creative
life force that is the birthright of all, and share it with others.The world is ripe for the transformational wisdom of this practice.
Step in to your best self, and help others do the same.
Dear Creative One, Kathleen just returned from five weeks in Guatemala. The
photo above was taken on the last evening of her trip, when she had the wonderful opportunity to gather with four EXA professionals for dinner, conversation, and collaborative art-making. Stay tuned, as Kathleen will be sharing more with you soon. The arts lift us up, connect us, provide pathways that transcend difference while honoring individuality. EAFI is growing! We have some new additions to our team, and some new milestones achieved, and will be sharing some announcements about that next week! Today we want to tell you about EAFI 110 - Intermodal Expressive Arts Intensive (Dive-In) because it is coming right up and we don't want you to miss the opportunity. It was the first course we designed and taught. We love it, and so do our students. Why? It is not only a creative gift to yourself, it is a pathway to fully understanding what 'intermodal expressive arts' is really all about. In this course, you are carefully and gently led from one modality to the next, and, along the way, your own creative thread becomes visible to you. As you travel more deeply into yourself, you connect more deeply with others. The arts are the pathway to this connection. Once you experience what often seems like the 'magic' of this process, your relationship with your creativity is transformed! Here is what EAFI graduate and colleague Heidi has to say: “This course not only provides an introduction to the power of intermodal expressive arts but also significantly enhances students’ creativity, self-awareness, and well-being. The training is exceptional, and the instructors are incredibly supportive and knowledgeable.
This course will introduce you to the power of intermodal expressive arts and significantly improve your creativity, self-awareness, and overall well-being. The experience was truly transformative for me. It is an essential experience for anyone looking to incorporate expressive arts into their personal and professional lives.“ Dr. Heidi Heft LaPorte. MSW,
DSW
Associate Professor of Social Work
Ellen Whiteside McDonnell | Barry University School of Social Work It is coming right up and it is an opportunity to begin or to enhance
your training. Last Level One Course until October! We still have seats in the circle! Join us for EAFI 110: Dive In to Expressive Arts Intermodal Intensive - Live Online March 28-31 If you are considering training and want to experience one of our courses, we invite you to join us as a non-enrolled student - Create the space and time to listen deeply to your inner self and follow the wise light of your creativity
- Discover
a safe, accepting, and expertly guided community of seekers
Gain an experiential and cognitive understanding of intermodal expressive arts - Take your first step toward training and begin building ‘intermodal fluency’
- Experience a powerful introduction to expressive arts and receive personal restoration and nourishment
- Get inspired to begin sharing more creative opportunities with your clients and others
This core course, which we have come to call Dive-In to Expressive Arts – is just that – a deep dive into intermodal expressive arts and a gift to yourself. The
essence of expressive arts is the way it weaves different modalities together – visual art-making, rhythm, movement, poetry, sound, drama, journaling, and more. It is, essentially, a process of remembering something that was likely once natural. By becoming fluent in intermodal process we deepen our own holistic practice and become attuned to how to work with others. (This glorious photo is Susan Paul
Johnson, when she was a a student in EAFI 110. Susan has gone on to become an EAFI Graduate Mentor, the Treasurer of IEATA®, and continues her work with CreatingMandalas.com. Susan recently attained her REACE® (Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator)! Congratulations, Susan! In-person Open Studio March 10, April 21 10 am – 1pm Come join us for some fun and creative art making! Drop in, relax, stay for an hour or the whole time. Open Studio is held in
Room 9 at First Congregational
United Church of Christ,
1031 S. Euclid Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 - You
are welcome to bring a project you are working on or start a new one.
Bring your favorite supplies and see what happens!
Come join us in creative community and let your inner artist out! - No art experience needed. We believe in the art process and the creative wisdom within each person.
- No charge and no registration. Love Offerings in any amount are gratefully accepted and not required.
An in-person Expressive Arts Workshop
with Tamara Knapp and Kathleen Horne
March 10, 2-5 pm est This workshop is part of a developing series around the theme of “Emerge”. We will engage with the expressive arts process that provides light to carry on your fertile journey as you prepare to meet that which you have been seeking. It is waiting for you and ready to emerge. No art or expressive arts experience is
necessary. We encourage pre-registration. If we have space, we will accept walk-in registrations. Located in Room 9 at First Congregational United Church of Christ,
1031 S. Euclid Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 Following Open Studio ONLINE OPEN STUDIO with Kathleen Tuesday March 7th & 21 1-4pm EST via 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 Tuesday March 7th 7-8:30 pm EST On Zoom Listen to what stirs inside you, listen to your longing. Learn about Expressive Arts by engaging in it. Make Art. Tune in. Be aware of images that are awaiting to emerge and explore creating those images with simple art materials. Share the gifts that your images bring. Connect with creative community. Witness yourself and others. Discover your next step. SoulCollage® & Labyrinth: Creative Pathways for Transformation with Diane Lampitt, M.Ed., SoulCollage® Facilitator Friday, March 24 10 am - 2 pm edt IN-PERSON at First Congregational Church, Sarasota SoulCollage® and the Labyrinth are spiritual tools that help us listen to and access our inner resources and wisdom. Each of these processes are powerful on their
own, but used together they assist us in understanding of ourselves as we journey on this path called life. We are delighted to offer this workshop in person on a beautiful campus with a labyrinth! Registration is Open for Expressive Writing Series with Anne Hofland March 27- April 24, 2023 Mondays 1-3 pm edt online via Zoom 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 pre-requiste to our Certificate Training Program. 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® |
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