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Dear Creative Friends, Â This past week, we gathered online for four days with beautiful souls
 for Dive In to Expressive Arts. This morning, although tired, I (Kathleen)find myself smiling wide, feeling restored, and filled with hope and gratitude. In the midst of indescribable turmoil in the world, being grounded in hope, love, and beauty, while still being fully present to the pain and despair, is so vitally important. I find myself believing in "the
thread of hope and inner wisdom that runs through the world and through us all", as I wrote in my journal during the course.  The expressive arts, practiced within a safe container, lead us into mystery and deep imaginal space. They are a
doorway into our most profound inner knowing. We learn so much about ourselves, and when we practice in a supportive and trusting community, we learn so much about one another, as well. Expressive Arts is an intimate practice, fostering intimacy with ourselves, and with one another. Meeting one another and interacting in this intimate, imaginative space leads to deep and abiding trust. We become more able  'be with' the full scope of human experience, both within, and outside of,
ourselves.  Image by Tamara Teeter Knapp  What a gift it is to hold the space to gather the amazing people who show up, with presence and willingness to dive deep. This dive
requires moving through old beliefs, fears, and resistances. It requires courage, commitment, and trust in a sometimes invisible, intangible process that is working beneath the surface and showing up in images. The rewards of this empowering process are a remembering of what we once knew but may have forgotten or been conditioned out of. And more than remembering, the process also provides us with a pathway forward to effect change in the world.  We are all smiling widely here, in our closing circle this week. The images we created are still simmering with power and mystery, as they continue to reveal their full meaning in our lives. We all learn from one another, welcome our images, and trust in the
process. We offer thanks to our students, mentors, alumni, and to you, our community.   What are you working on? You might want to try Hands of Light, our featured self-study course. We always welcome you to share with us in our private Facebook group and we hope to see you in the circle
soon.  With gratitude, Kathleen, Tamara, and the Expressive Arts Florida Team  In case you missed it, our EAFI 230 Business & Profession of Expressive Arts course is coming up and we have decided to open it up to anyone who has received expressive arts training who is looking to launch their business. You will gain the skills and knowledge to utilize your training in Expressive Arts to
become a successful professional in the field. We go over everything from creating your vision and mission statements, determining your target audience and understanding professional guidelines. |
We don't have any live events this week but have several the following week! Take a look below at our upcoming classes & workshops. |
All 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! |
 In this course, you will engage with guided meditation, art-making with Prismacolor pencils on black paper, some gentle invitations to intermodal exploration, questions for reflection, and opportunities to share in our private Expressive Arts Florida Institute Facebook group.  Demo videos are included.  This
contemplative practice provides an opportunity to reflect and appreciate yourself, and what you bring into the world through your own hands and heart.  No art or expressive arts experience is necessary!   Interested in several self-study courses? Our self-study bundle includes the following 4 courses at a discounted rate!  Save 20% by purchasing all 4. NEW!! This brand new workshop will be rescheduled! Stay tuned for the new date - it is going to be a special treat. Email us if you would like to be notified.  |
 Playback Theater Workshop: Immerse Your Story In Person Sarasota, FL  Learn the benefits of Playback Theater in this 3 hour workshop led by Olga Sanachina, accredited trainer of Playback Theater!  In this workshop, you will be
introduced to Playback Theater as a tool of social, psychological, and theatrical work. You'll also learn by participating in 1-2 playback theater forms that can be utilized in a professional setting.  Soul-Tending: A SoulCollage® Afternoon Gathering Friday, May 17, 2024 2:00-5:00pm edt In Person Sarasota, FL  Immerse yourself in an oasis of images and discover your intuition and insight! Join us for a grace-filled afternoon of card-making and card-reading in a small community of kindred spirits. Find your
own creative calm as your energy magically shifts away from the chaos of your thinking brain, into alignment with the clarity of your Soul's Essence. |
Bring something you're already working on or start something new! We begin with a guided meditation, and then the time is yours for whatever creative work you choose. We come back together for the last half hour for witnessing and sharing. |
Join us for in person open studio! Bring something you are working on or start something new! In open studio, we gather together in community and create whatever we feel called to create. Expressive Arts Discovery Live Online April 17,
7:00-8:30 pm est  Bring your art materials and discover what is waiting to emerge through your own Creative Wellspring!  |
 Our Certificate Training Program in Intermodal Expressive Arts is IEATA (International Expressive Arts Therapy) compliant and provides you with the 200 training hours necessary to pursue professional registration in expressive arts. It
is a hybrid model and admissions are on a rolling basis. Â Our next start date is October 15-18, 2024 Â *If you are interested in applying for our program, please fill out the "Intent to Apply" form below. Â |
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. Each lesson includes both informational and experiential processes.
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Put your Expressive Arts training into
practice! Gain the skills and knowledge to utilize your training in Expressive Arts to become a successful professional in the field. In this course you will learn the basics of creating an Expressive Arts business, or integrating the expressive arts into an existing career.
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In this course you will learn how to 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.
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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, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern,
REACE®  Kathleen
Horne MA, LMHC(S), REACE®, REAT®  www.expressiveartsflorida.com  |
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