Dear Creative One, We continue to feel grateful for the many ways that we connect with ourselves and others through our expressive arts practice and community. This week, we wrapped up the Business and Profession in Expressive Arts course and feel excited about all of the seeds that are being planted and spread by our students. As we listened to the ideas they have about working with others in healthcare settings, with immigrant
communities, children and adolescents, and caregivers our inspiration continued to grow. With all of the excitement, we return to our own offerings to see how we are shaping opportunities for you. We had fun revising some content and collaborating on more things to share soon. Several times this week, we were reminded that in all of these things, it is important and powerful to consult our own expressive arts practice. We use our individual and collective practices to discover wisdom and guidance beyond our current understanding. We use our creative practices to stay connected with what is most relevant and supportive to our own becoming, and to what we are called to share outwardly. We also use our practices to reflect on what life holds for
us. As children get out of school for the summer, people transition to a
different routine and rhythm, we approach the solstice, look forward to some travel, and feel a shift in the weather, we invite you to play with some art materials and ask, "how do I honor the transitions in my life?" Notice how you end one phase and begin another. Notice how you move from one modality to another and what images, sounds, words, emerge for you. We hope you consider playing around; without judgement, full of curiosity and wonder. You may be delighted to discover something new to
help you navigate what this week/month/season brings. There are many opportunities this month to join us, EAFI alumni, and other professionals in the field to discover something new and deepen your practice. We look forward to seeing you in the circle
again soon! Warmly Tamara & Kathleen |
Our Expressive Arts in the World workshop series is now open for registration! These
workshops are open to everyone! 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. All workshops are held via Zoom and in the Eastern time zone. You may register for one, several, or all of these. To register, click on the workshop you would like to register for and it will take you to the info/registration page. Interested in ALL of the workshops?
Receive a discount when registering for the entire bundle. (click here or on the image above to register for all 11 workshops!) - 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
|
Alumni Series Workshops! These workshops are open to anyone who feels called to participate. |
Sacred Tree offers you an opportunity to explore the nature of trees through a creative cycle of expression. You are invited to journey through poetry, guided visualization, visual art making, and writing as a means of connecting with and embodying the natural element of trees. This workshop is intended to foster a sense of interconnection and belonging in the natural world which supports our personal and communal well-being. |
In this workshop, we will create mandalas and consider different ways of deepening their meaning – from journaling to interpreting motifs and symbols we use personally. We will add movement as a way to experience our mandalas and enhance our own understanding of what may lie within. |
Through guided meditation, and an integration of Reiki, sound energy and expressive arts
modalities, we will focus on opening and balancing the 3rd Chakra. Participants will:
-Release the blocks that stop you from experiencing your uniqueness -Keep the energy moving to utilize your personal power and strength -Feel confident and capable to be your individual, authentic self -Learn the steps necessary to keep this energy center clear and thriving -Simulate your learning through the various expressive art modalities, making your experience real and concrete. Learn more about Jo-Ann in her Alumni Spotlight! |
In this workshop we will explore integrative, expressive art making as a pathway of 'direct revelation,' spiritual awakening, and accessing the Universal Life-flow within us all. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants
with an opportunity to step into the imaginal realms, release preconceived notions of who or what they are, and consider their unique inner, creative, landscapes as personalized playgrounds for divine connection and spiritual transformation. Learn more about Terra in her Alumni
Spotlight! Professional Development Series Throughout the year, we offer Professional Development workshops with leaders in the field. In June, we welcome back Mitchell Kossak! Receive a Certificate of
Completion, submit for CEU's, and gain access to the recording as well as the live workshop! In the fall, Susan O'Connell, Topaz Weis, and Pat B. Allen/ Rabbi Adina Allen will be offering Professional Development workshops, too. |
This workshop will be a time to reflect on the inner and outer landscapes with a focus on how expressive arts can address
individual and collective trauma through a lens of inter and intra- personal neurobiology. Through guided exercises that use breath, sound, rhythmic drumming, movement and image making we will explore how a re-alignment with personal and transpersonal rhythms can help to facilitate a sense of psychospiritual unity and begin a process of healing. Online Offerings Coming up... |
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 |
SoulCollage® is a fun and easy way to express yourself, care for yourself, and discover and affirm your inner Wisdom. Using images, intuition, and imagination, you will create collaged cards that represent the many faceted and unique aspects of who you are. This workshop is
open to those with experience in SoulCollage® and also those who would like to be introduced to it. No art experience is necessary. Diane will prepare a SoulCollage® kit for this workshop and mail it directly to you. Be sure to sign up early! |
| Expressive Arts Discovery Tuesday, June 13th 7-8:30 pm EDT On Zoom A Virtual Expressive Arts Workshop with Kathleen & Tamara Listen. Learn. Make Art. Share. Witness.
Discover. |
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. |
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 |
One group of students is just completed their Internship, and another is midway through EAFI 230 - The Business and Profession of Expressive Arts. Registration for
EAFI 220 - Expressive Arts in the World - is currently open, and the next Level 1 course is in-person, in October.
|
In this Level 2 course, EAFI 220: Expressive Arts in the World: Populations, Practices and Settings, be inspired by guest presenters from around the world, as you expand your view of the practice and possibilities of Expressive Arts! Pre-requisite: To register for this core course, you must be a current Level 2 student or a Level 1 student with permission of mentor/faculty. Professional Development sessions are open to those not enrolled in the course or certificate program. |
EAFI 130: Scope of Expressive Arts: Individual, Group &
Community is a Level 1 course in the Certificate Training Program and an opportunity to adapt the focus of expressive arts processes from intrapersonal to interpersonal, group and community. Both individual and collaborative expressive arts processes are utilized in this course, and some attention is given to designing and facilitating collaborative art projects. Pre-requisite: This is one of the core Level One courses in our Certificate Training Program. Creative Wisdom Introductory Training Welcome Lesson and Lesson 1 are required prior to beginning a Level One course. |
Update on our Online Learning Platform Our Online Learning Platform has been upgraded. It looks a bit different and has some new features which will support an even better experience for you. Your
learning library may look at little different but your courses are still there. If you are enrolled in a course that you purchased and need assistance you can email support@ruzuku.com or create@expressiveartsflorida.com to ask for help. 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 |
|
|
|