Dear Creative One, We transformed our Zoom screen into a circle as we gathered for another Alumni Series workshop with Susan Paul Johnson to explore the powerful use of mandalas for personal reflection. It was exciting and uplifting, informative and inspiring! Susan is one of our graduates, a mentor in our program, and a member of the board for IEATA along with her work with Creating Mandalas - what a treat to be able to spend a whole afternoon learning from her! Mandalas are something that we love here at Expressive Arts
Florida and often we create them as a daily practice, in community, or as an art piece. It is very exctiing to learn something new about a form that we have practiced for years - there is so much to learn about mandalas that you could spend your whole life learning about them and yourself in the process. Isn't that wonderful? We started by considering circles in our immediate surroundings and in the world outside. As we reflect now, we consider the sun and the cycle of the solar calendar, which is coming around this week to Summer Solstice. The longest
days of the year (in the northern hemisphere) are this week and summer is upon us. Here, you can learn more about traditions around the world that honor the Solstice. As the light is at its peak on the outside, it reflects back to us our own
inner light, which we have carried with us throughout the year. We take our practice with us as we travel and head outside for some summer fun and adventure. We invite you to consider a practice that you can take with you on your adventures. Maybe it is a small sketchbook with a mandala drawn on each page and a pouch of
drawing materials. Take a few minutes or a luxurious hour to create something in a circle. Susan helped us see how powerful It can be to consider what colors and symbols you are drawn to and how your own mandala contains a whole world of experience for you. Consider what gives you pleasure and follow its lead. We hope you will celebrate the light within and without this week by getting outside, making art, spending time with loved ones, or whatever nurtures you most. And we hope to see you in the circle again soon for more Alumni offerings, Professional Development, personal development and fun, creative explorations! With love and light, Tamara & Kathleen |
Alumni Series Workshops! These workshops are open to anyone who feels called to participate. |
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. Using visualization and projection, Reiki is sent to each participant during guided meditation. Reiki and sound healing is used to open and clear the chakra paths, making way for the creative expression of energy. 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! Online Open Studio Tuesday June 27 1-4 pm Professional Development Series Throughout the year, we offer Professional Development workshops with leaders in the field. This month, 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. Expressive Arts in the World Series is 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 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
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What's Next in SoulCollage®? |
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! |
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 |
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. |
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 go HERE, 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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