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May the Sacred feminine womb, seed blessing, Honor life cycles. Our Expressive Arts in the World journey continues, with ten heart-centered, committed, skilled, wise, and generous women from around the world in just 7 days. We
take a moment now to honor the sacred feminine present in all of life, in the natural world - both human and beyond. And we offer a bow of gratitude for the teachings we are all receiving and sharing with one another. Last week Fiona Chang, from Hong Kong, shared her powerful Arts as Mirror process, guiding us through a deep intermodal exploration of relationship with self. Yesterday, Chandini Harklalka and Belinda Rego joined us from Bangalore, India, taking us on a tour of tribal arts from around the country, and leading us in a process inspired by the Warli art tradition and infused with the spirit of intermodal expressive arts. Embracing art as ritual, we each created a Warli inspired image, blessed it with a dot of yellow or red powder, and wrote a a blessing which we shared with the group. I think we speak for all of you who were present, when we say we
came away deeply enriched in our spirits, our minds, and our bodies. On Monday, we will be joined by Lillian Obonyo from Kenya, Sarala Tamang from Nepal
and Gloria Simoneaux from the U.S. as the Harambee Arts team guides us with moving stories and experiential practices from their ground-breaking 'train the trainer' model of expressive arts work in the Kibera slum, the Langata womens' prison, and with human trafficking survivors. And, on Tuesday, four more amazing women will share with you their work in Guatemala. Evelyn Ammon, Mayari Hernandez, Pili Garin and Paulina Buonafina will highlight four examples of their emerging work, unique to their
country, in Planting Seeds of Color in Guatemala. We are especially excited to welcome this group, as they are brand new presenters for us, and they have created some wonderful projects. We hope you will join us and immerse yourself in these womens' stories, practices and wisdom. The same spirit of Expressive Arts that calls and inspires
you, flows through so many of us around the world, and each offering is a gift to give and receive, as we come together in community. Take a moment to honor your own experience of the sacred feminine, through the natural world, mentors, animals, and more. If you feel moved to, write or make an image to honor how you notice this force as it moves in your life. |
What's happening this week? We have a busy week here and hope to see you join us for something!
In this workshop with Sarala Tamang from Nepal and Lillian Obonyo from Kenya and Gloria Simoneaux from California, you will learn about the Harambee Arts Expressive Arts methodology that focuses on a culturally sensitive, collaborative, and relational approach to working with different societies around the
world! Click here to register!
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This is an open ended studio time for you to create and share in creative community. You can come for the whole time or drop in for as long as you like.
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In this workshop featuring Mayari Hernandez, Evelyn Amon, Pili Garin, and Paulina Buonafina from Guatemala, you will learn about the use of expressive arts in four main themes in Guatemala: Hospital programming, Focusing-Oriented
Expressive arts training, natural disaster programming & person-centered EXA work in a rural community. Click here to register!
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Join us in this 1.5 hour facilitated workshop. A time for you to listen, make art, share, witness & discover. This workshop is free for all graduates and current students of our certificate training program.
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Registration for this workshop has closed, but the next sessions are open for registration!
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Expressive Arts in the World!
Sessions have started but there are still plenty more to attend!
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. If you would like to register for all, at a discount, click here.
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- 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
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- 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
Upcoming classes & workshops Creating Your Inner Sanctuary with SoulCollage® September 152 pm - 5 pm EDT in personFollowing Open Studio, this mindfulness experience of collage card making along with reflective journaling, quiet meditation, and peaceful Labyrinth walks are all you need to create your own sanctuary. Fall SoulCollage® Online Series September
19, October 10, & November 14 6-9 pm 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. Register for the bundle and
attend all 3 sessions or register for individual sessions and join us for a deeper dive into SoulCollage®. |
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. This workshop will engage spiritual directors in
an expressive arts process to deepen their understanding of their role as spiritual director. Through guided meditation, artmaking, movement, and sound exploration, we will explore and play with the ways the expressive arts bring us into a deepening relationship with Mystery. Renee is a graduate of EAFI and a Spiritual Director. Learn more about her in our July Alumni Spotlight! |
On demand, start anytime courses! 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!
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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This is an 8-week introductory training into the field of expressive arts. 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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In this course you will learn how to adapt the focus of expressive arts processes from intrapersonal to interpersonal, group and community. You will learn how both individual and collaborative expressive arts processes are utilized and how to design and facilitate collaborative art projects.
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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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