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Hello Creative Friend, This week we shared creative space with others in Open Studio and SoulCollage® and brought awareness to the diminishing light in the natural world around us as we approach the Winter Solstice. I (Tamara) chose a tea bag with these words on the tag: "It is the light in the lantern which shows you the path, not the lantern" (Yogi tea). My image had asked for blue watery waves, drops of watery
purple, and black around the edges. I had just been following my own inner impulses, not having any idea where they were taking me. First some blue, then wet-on-wet purple, then I had to have black behind the blue as I simply enjoyed each brushstroke and watching the paint go on the paper. At the moment I opened the tea bag, I was wondering where this image was taking me, almost feeling critical of myself for not making "something". The message I received helped me enter my imagination further
to see a little girl holding a lantern in this mysterious watery world. A girl like my younger self - I was holding the lantern. Suddenly, I could hear my creative wisdom speaking to me as if to say, "see, it is just right. Just keep following the impulses that arise." Something was moving through me and I just needed to stay with it. I felt reassured, more confident, and a shift take place within. I am in a dreamy place walking on the waves that flow through. A watery world of wonder. I am called to follow the light into the unknown. The mystery is a friendly place. I trust the light that shines from my lantern. Our creative wisdom will lead us like the light from a lantern. We do not have to do anything but hold the lantern by continuing to engage with our full presence, listen and trust the impulses that arrive. I encourage you to try it. Stay with your own practice and see where it leads you. Let your own light shine out into the world through what you create. It will lead the way. If you would like to share any elements of your arts practice with us, you can do that in our private Facebook group here. It is a place for witnessing. Here is an image from our Winter Solstice SoulCollage® and Labyrinth offering - thank you Diane for facilitating! We have a beautiful season of offerings ahead, and we would be honored to welcome you into any space that calls to you. ✨Annual Intention-Setting Workshop Gather with us to close the year with intention, clarity, and community. This beloved workshop invites you to align with what you’re calling in for the year ahead. ✨ The Heart of the Elder: An Expressive Arts Journey for Women (Live Online)
Kathleen’s new series is officially open. Together, we’ll explore the gifts, wisdom, and unfolding possibilities of aging through expressive arts. With the online sessions almost completely full we've opened
up some in person sessions as well. Registration is not available yet for those so please save the date! Register for live online sessions below: Save the date for these in person sessions: - Embracing Ourselves as Elders:
Monday February 16th 10:30am-1:00pm ET
- Creativity and Aging: Monday March 16th 10:30am-1:00pm ET
- The Challenges and Gifts of Aging: Monday April 13th 10:30am-1:00pm ET
New: Follow Kathleen's weekly personal practice on Substack! ✨ Seats are still open!! Mind Body Spirit: The Holistic Practice of Expressive Arts — January 13–16 (Live Online)
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to explore expressive arts more deeply, this is a wonderful place to begin. Our next live online training is now open for registration, and it offers a grounding introduction to our
intermodal approach. Offers 25 hours of training and CEUs. Registration deadline extended to December 20. ✨Expressive Arts Discovery — Tomorrow! December 15 (Live
Online)
This is our final Expressive Arts Discovery of the year! Join us for 90 minutes of creative connection and intermodal expressive arts. ✨Mindful Art Play LIVE session - December 29 (Live Online)
If you'd like to join us, we are going to play with the "texture of our experience" this month. We will explore the world around us and the world within us through mindful practice using art materials. ✨Creative Presence: Expressive Arts for Individuals is now open for registration! Develop the skills to facilitate expressive arts in one-on-one sessions with confidence and clarity. This hands-on course guides you in engaging clients, structuring intermodal sessions, and maintaining presence while supporting creative exploration. This course is live online, Feb. 6 and 20. Expressive Arts as a Wisdom Path: A Journey of Creative Transformation is
April 14-17, 2026 and will be in person in Sarasota. Registration is not yet open for this but let us know if you would like to learn
more. Scroll down to see our regularly scheduled events or visit our calendar
of events here. With gratitude for your presence, Kathleen, Tamara, and the Expressive Arts Florida Institute Team |
See all our upcoming offerings here! |
Follow your creative thread through guided meditation, artmaking, writing, moving and witnessing in this 90 minute workshop. Learn more here!
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These live sessions are part of the Art as a Healing Practice self-study experience. Learn more here!
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Join us for the 18th annual event - this time in the morning - to discover your personal intention moving into the new year. Learn more here!
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This month's theme is "Treasured Textures". We will explore visual texture and the "texture of our experience". Join us for the mindful art play date! For members of the Mindful Art Play Members Club. Learn more here!
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All Self-Study Courses are on sale until Friday! Each course contains 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! |
Featured Self-Study Course |
10 Steps Expressive Arts Discovery Self-Study Course Awaken the power of your own creative wisdom! 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. Receive 1 lesson each week for 10 weeks! Easy to follow instructions, supplemented with videos, audios and
examples. *No previous art experience necessary |
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 |
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