It's been a beautiful week, and it's the last chance to register for a couple of offerings.... Dear Creative One, This week began with a day-long training with an inspiring group of Tidewell Hospice volunteers, as we explored possibilities and practices for bringing the expressive arts into their work. We worked with natural objects, colorful scarves, mini mandalas, poetic memory cards, guided meditations, and healing hands, interspersed with laughter, tears, and heartfelt sharing, What an amazing organization! We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate, and to offer them an
expressive arts component to the full spectrum of healing and compassionate work they are doing. Thank you, Tidewell Hospice! And, on Friday, we ended the week with an in-person Open Studio and Hands of Light Workshop. What a beautiful day it was! Old and new friends, gathering together, entering the mystery through expressive arts, reconnecting
with our inner light, and drawing that light forward, with prismacolor pencils, black paper, writing, witnessing and sharing. Magic happened in the connections and reconnections, the profound messages of the art, and the spontaneous sharing. More and more, we experience this work as a wisdom path. Gathering together, in a safe and accepting circle, we witness, over and over, how it opens us up to our deepest and most profound knowing, changing our lives and the
lives of those around us. We invite you to bring your own inner light to the collective. With love, Kathleen and Tamara Registration Deadline is Monday March 13 Register now and we will mail a kit to you. Diane Lampitt, M.Ed., SoulCollage® FacilitatorOnline via Zoom$40 +$5 supply fee Welcome spring! The spring equinox brings us out of winter and officially starts the season of spring. The word equinox comes from the Latin aeguus (equal) and nox (night) meaning “equality of night and day.” This time of seasonal change is a time of celebration, rebirth, and renewal. We associate this time with “spring cleaning” and “turning over a new leaf.” The spring equinox is a turning point when daylight begins to win out over
darkness. During this workshop we will engage in the
practice of SoulCollage® as a means to mark the seasonal change within and around us. SoulCollage® is a fun and easy way to discover and affirm our own inner wisdom and truth. We will create and consult our SoulCollage® cards in light of celebrating this day of rebirth and renewal. We will plants seeds of possibility to nurture our souls in this new season. Last Week to register for Level One until October! We are saving you a seat in the circle! Is it time for you to begin your training? EAFI 110: Dive In to Expressive Arts Intermodal Intensive - Live Online March 28-31 You're invited to join us as a non-enrolled student and - 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
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 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. In-person Offerings Coming up... 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! In-person Open Studio April 21 & 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. 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.
Online Offerings Coming up... Registration is Open for Expressive Writing Series with Anne Hofland March 27- April 24,
2023 Mondays 1-3 pm edt online via Zoom The desire to tell our stories has been part of the human experience since the beginning of time, in all cultures around the world. Come create and share your stories in a safe and supportive environment as Anne guides you through the Amherst Writing method; it's like magic! ONLINE OPEN STUDIO with Kathleen Tuesday March 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 April 28 1-2:30 pm EDT 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. 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 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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