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Dear While most of
our training courses are held online, October is the month that our students come to Sarasota! What a joy it is to meet people off screen, in the studio, the garden, the labyrinth, and the beach! Many of us have been sharing and connecting through Zoom for a year or more, and the deepening that happens when we finally meet in-person is something to treasure and celebrate! This past week, we moved through the scope of expressive arts, with processes that focus on the intra-personal and the
inter-personal. Individual and collaborative art, music making, a community beach mandala and more filled our days with learning, connection, tears and laughter. Next week we will be exploring the foundations of expressive arts, honoring the founders of the field, as well as the threads in ourselves that have led us to this work. We thank all the friends who came out to Lido Beach on Thursday, joining us in setting intentions, sharing silence, song, laughter and community, as we placed objects in the sand, and
marveled at the sky, the birds, the water, the sunset. Why not take a few minutes this weekend to set a healing intention by lighting a candle, singing a song, reading a poem, creating an altar with natural materials, or whatever
speaks to you. Here is a poem to inspire you today. Hope by Rosemerry Wahtola
Trommer Hope has holes in its pockets. It leaves little crumb trails so that we, when anxious, can follow it. Hope's secret: it doesn't know the destination - it
knows only that all roads begin with one foot in front of the other. This poem is from All the Honey, Poems by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, and was shared with us by Susan O'Connell who will be facilitating a Poetic Medicine Workshop online on November 27. It will be wonderful. |
Tamara will be participating in the "Step Into the Light: A Mental Health Summit" this Saturday, October 28th! If you are in Sarasota or the surrounding area and feel called to attend we encourage you to do so. This event is free and open to the public and designed to empower attendees to learn new coping skills, promote mental health wellness in their environment, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. |
With gratitude, Kathleen, Tamara
and the Expressive Arts Florida Team |
This course is part of our Certificate Training Program and is in person, in Sarasota, FL. We focus on the work of a variety of Expressive Arts practitioners who have influenced, and are shaping, this
field. Each student is also invited to reflect on their own foundations. Students will engage in experiential learning related to a variety of approaches and are encouraged to create their own personal philosophical approach to their expressive arts work. Level 2 courses can be taken after one Level 1 course is taken. Some students take all of Level 1 first and then proceed to Level 2, whereas other students take both Levels simultaneously. If
you are interested in learning more about our Certificate Training Program, please visit the link below. |
Are you wanting to deepen your practice or add another layer to it? Join Pat Allen & Rabbi Adina Allen in inviting the thinking mind into your creative process. In this workshop you will learn about chevruta learning or paired text learning that, in the Jewish tradition, is a time-tested way to engage holistically with your entire
being: heart, soul, spirit, body and mind. You will pair this learning with the Open Studio Process of intention setting, art making and witness as a way of integrating intellect and imagination. For more information & to register, please click the link below. |
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| EAFI Alumni Graduate Gathering Monday, October 30th 5:00 - 6:30 pm EDT |
This is for graduates of the Certificate Training Program. You will receive an email this week with a Zoom link! |
Come take a virtual creative pause with us! We have been offering this for many years and still find that taking just 90 minutes out of our day to gather for a simple process and sharing is restorative and illuminating. Join us and make a refreshing discovery! |
Online Open Studio is back! 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. |
Are you wanting to deepen your practice or add another layer to it? Join Pat Allen & Rabbi Adina Allen in inviting the thinking mind into your creative process. In this workshop you will learn about chevruta learning or paired text learning that, in the Jewish tradition, is a time-tested way to engage holistically with your entire
being: heart, soul, spirit, body and mind. You will pair this learning with the Open Studio Process of intention setting, art making and witness as a way of integrating intellect and imagination. For more information & to register, please click the link below. |
Identify mind/body connections with the elements and redefine preconceived ideas about your relationship to the elemental world.Topaz’ work is guided by a desire to help the world remember that we are intrinsically connected to the earth and our survival as a species is dependent on our willingness and ability to play, grow, heal and love. |
Calling all SoulCollage® practicioners beginners to advanced or anyone interested in learning more about this practice! This workshop is for you. Join Diane Lampitt as she guides you on this intutive journey. Create cards based on your intuition that help guide you on your path. This 3 hour workshop in online and preregistration is necessary. Click the button below for
more information & registration. |
Beyond the “I am One Who…” and “My gift to you is…” there are an unlimited number of ways to access the wisdom of your SoulCollage® cards. In this new online series, Diane will lead you in different ways to work with your SoulCollage® cards. This is the fianl session of the 3 session Deep Dive. |
Do you want to engage in a heart opening process that increases self-awareness, compassion, and gratitude? Join us in this poetry circle where we will engage poetic medicine as a means of encouraging our hearts to open more fully in our daily lives. Together, we will create a poetic sanctuary. |
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| Online Open Studio November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19 1:00 - 4:00 pm EDT online |
Online Open Studio is back! 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. |
Are you looking to explore expressive arts on your own and at your own pace? These Self Study Courses contain detailed, yet approachable instructions, videos, and meditations facilitated by Kathleen & Tamara. The imagery and guidance from this work can assist you, whether dipping your toes into expressive arts
or seeking a deeper connection. *All courses come with lifetime access so you can refer back to them at any time! *No previous art experience is necessary!
This is an 8-week introductory training into the field of expressive arts and the pre-requisite for our Certificate Training Program. You will learn a basic overview of expressive arts, what it is, theories, approaches, applications etc and how to apply this work into your personal and professional life.
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10 expressive arts lessons that can be done at your own pace. These easy to follow lessons are instructed by Kathleen and Tamara and can be done in any order at any time.
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A 6 week self-study course. Each lesson includes a guided meditation and an invitation to art making and writing.
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This is a recording of a live intention setting workshop that you can follow along with and replay as many times as you want! Includes a downloadable intention setting guide and journal prompts.
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This is a recording of a live Expressive Arts Discovery workshop that you can replay as many times as you want! Includes a guided meditation, invitation to art making & writing, a pdf guide and much more.
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This self study course includes a lecture and powerpoint on mandalas by Kathleen Horne, followed by a guide to creating your own personal mandala. Includes a step by step demo, guided meditation, journal prompts and additional mandala resources.
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In this course you will learn how expressive arts effects change in all aspects of human experience: body, mind and spirit. You will explore ways in which the different arts modalities bring growth and change, and how they work together as a holistic model. You will also engage with an exciting and potent array of individual and group processes,
focusing on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experience.
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In this course you will immerse yourself into
Expressive Arts process, including visual art, sound, music, movement, drama, writing, and guided meditation. You will learn how to set an intention and follow the thread of your own creative process and imagery through a series of guided experiences. This course is a great introduction to the power of intermodal expressive arts!
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Tamara is accepting new clients in Florida 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 ~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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