Hello Creative Friend,

This week, I (Tamara) had the pleasure of engaging with expressive arts in a variety of settings with a few different groups of people. From training Hospice volunteers, to a fun art night out, to Open Studio, and SoulCollage® for the summer solstice. Today, in SoulCollage® we imagined what seeds might be planted that will be nourished by the summer sun and rain. We reflected on the cycles of nature and how the sun cycle connects us, reassures us, and provides the warmth of spirit that we need when darkness creeps in. Diane Lampitt, our SoulCollage® facilitator, brought sun flowers and offered us all a seed packet in the closing circle (thank you Diane). I am excited to plant them and see what grows. We planted the seed of Open Studio in our community over ten years ago - I am not even sure exactly the first time we offered it - and it continues to grow. It has grown strong, deep roots that sustain many of us who gather together each month. Our community near and far is like a garden and I am so grateful to each of you who are planted here with us. 

When we offered a week of Mindful Art Play last year, I felt something light up—not just in me, but in everyone who joined.

There was a sense of ease, presence, joy… and something deeper: the power of showing up creatively, without pressure or perfection.

That week planted a seed. 🌱

Over the past few months, I’ve been quietly shaping that seed into something lasting:
✨ A space to return to yourself
✨ A way to reconnect to your creative spark
✨ A gentle invitation to play, express, and listen within

🎨 The Mindful Art Play Membership begins July 1st—and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!

Each month, we’ll explore a new theme through mindful, playful art-making. 

You’ll receive:
🎥 A video tutorial
📝 A PDF with materials, prompts & step-by-step guidance
🎨 A LIVE creative session
💬 A private community to share and connect

Want a little sneak peek?
Here’s a glimpse of what I’ve been working on; creative, intuitive PLAY. Creating that feels GOOD and FUN.  

This has been such a labor of love—and I hope it becomes a creative home for you, too.

If you haven’t already, join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open (and get access to a free bonus when you sign up early)!

No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play.

In other news, mark your calendars! Online Open Studio returns this Tuesday, June 10th—a space to create, connect, and be in community. And for our EAFI students, group mentoring will take place on Wednesday, June 11th. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Also, in case you missed it,  Sand, Soul and Metaphor: An Expressive Arts Therapy Journey is back, and this time it’s ONLINE!! After such a meaningful experience at our in-person training earlier this year, we heard from many of you who wished you could have joined us. So we’re bringing the journey to you. Join us for a two-day immersive online training on August 15 & 16, where we’ll explore the rich intersections of expressive arts, sand therapy, and metaphor—all from the comfort of your own space.

If you feel called to share pieces of your expressive arts journey, our private Facebook group is a beautiful space to do so. It’s a welcoming community where we witness and honor one another’s creative processes—both personal and collective. If you haven’t joined yet, we’d love to have you there.

To see a schedule of all upcoming events, courses and workshops visit our calendar of events here.

Therapy Services

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 Teeter Knapp

MA, NCC, LMHC, REACE®

Kathleen Horne

MA, LMHC(S), REACE®, REAT®

www.expressiveartsflorida.com