Dear Creative Friends,

Here is Florida, it feels like we have turned a corner toward the light already and we are having some days filled with warm sun and cool breezes. It is still a time for seeds that have been planted by our intentions at the begining of the year to germinate beneath the surface; but we can sense the energy stirring inside. 

While on a hike this week, I (Tamara) witnessed a beautiful river bending naturally through the wilderness. The water was still, calm, and the sky above clear and blue. I was reminded that in the stillness, there is reflection. It felt aligned with the featured self-study course this week - Hands of Light- in which we sit in the stillness and listen to what is wanting to be birthed, brought forward through our hands and hearts. 

So much of expressive arts practice is about listening. Just being with. Noticing and allowing the impulses within to be expressed, one mark or movement at a time. 

Try this - sit quietly in a comfortable place and listen within, allowing your breath to easily move in and out. You might close your eyes or focus on something you see that inspires you. Notice what stirs within. Is there a slight movement of your body as your breath rises and falls? Do you sense something that is waiting to be expressed? Is it a color or a movement or a sound? Begin there and follow it. Allow yourself to be with the stillness and just notice. Then begin to make marks or move your body and see where it takes you. 

Doing this for even a few moments can be helpful and inspiring. We hope you will take some time to be still, listen, and reflect. Allow your inner voice to be heard, danced, painted, or written on the page. And we hope to see you in the circle soon!

In gratitude, 

Kathleen, Tamara and the EAFI Team

This week we are continuing to integrate all that has happened since the beginning of the year. Integrating, processing & reflecting are all big components of expressive arts and life in general. There are always internal shifts happening, both big and small, that shape who we are and that continue to happen as time goes on. We invite you to reflect on anything that has happened for you since the beginning of the year as well...things you may have learned, new ideas you've had or revelations. 

We also invite you to perhaps reconnect with someone you haven't spoken to in a while and maybe set up a time to talk or create together. It's so important to nourish ourselves not just creatively, but also in community.

If you are looking for some ideas, we encourage you to take a look at our self-study programs and see if something resonates with you.  

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!

Hands of Light

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 Facebook group. 

This contemplative practice provides an opportunity to reflect and appreciate yourself, and what you bring into the world through your own hands and heart. 

This course is offered as a stand alone course & as part of a 4 course bundle! 

 Save 20% by purchasing all 4. 

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.

Allow yourself to be guided through an expressive arts process in this 1.5 hour live online workshop! Register at the link below.

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. 

NEW SoulCollage® Workshop!!

Join us for this 3 hour SoulCollage® workshop led by Diane Lampitt and learn how to create collage cards to connect with your inner wisdom and intuition. No experience necessary! Registration closes on Tuesday, February 27th.

Never done SoulCollage®? Watch this video by Seena Frost, the creator of SoulCollage®!

Looking to start your expressive arts training? 

 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.

Our next start date is April 2, 2024

*If you are interested in applying for our program, please fill out the "Intent to Apply" form below.

CREATIVE WISDOM: Introductory Online Training in Expressive Arts 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 process.