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Dear Creative Friends, Being fully present to fear, to gratitude, to all that is — this
is the practice of mutual belonging. As living members of the living body of Earth, we are grounded in that kind of belonging. Even when faced with cataclysmic changes, nothing can ever separate us from Earth. We are already home.”
– Joanna Macy Earth Day reminds us to pay attention, to take stock of our relationship with our Mother Earth, to embrace connection, and to remember our belonging. Joanna Macy's words, borrowed from The Work that Reconnects website, say it perfectly. Expressive arts and nature-based practices can help us tune in to ourselves/nature, and express and honor that belonging. In EAFI 110 (Dive in To Expressive Arts) recently, our students created sculptures by collecting a few natural objects. We invite you to try this yourself. Take a walk in your neighborhood, allowing your eyes to take in more than you might usually notice. See the veins of the brown leaves on the sidewalk, the color variations in the stones, the elegance of a flower petal as it detaches from the tree, and floats to the ground. Notice the raindrop, suspended and glistening at the point of the green leaf. With care and discernment, collect some
(5-8) of these elements of nature, and bring them to your art space. Avoid choosing anything that disrupts the balance. Lay out these gifts on your table and take them in with your eyes and your heart. Choose one that draws your attention, and more fully witness it, using these instructions from our course. Now, begin arranging and exploring how you might bring this and the other natural elements together in a sculpture. You can use wire, clay, glue or thread to hold them together. Keep it simple. When it feels complete, hold your sculpture in your hand, and notice what feelings and thoughts it evokes in you. Ask your sculpture: What is your name?
What would you like me to know? Write down its message for you, and find a place of honor to place your sculpture and its words. Return to it, and meditate on it's message. If this was meaningful for you, you might want more like it. Here are some of our nature-based complimentary resources: If you would like to share your sculpture in our private FB group, we would love to witness. If you are not yet a member, please be sure to answer the questions and agree to the group rules in order to join. With gratitude, Kathleen, Tamara, and the Expressive Arts Florida Team In case you missed it, we have 2 exceptional workshops coming up in May! On Friday, May 17th, join us for an afternoon of SoulCollage® at our Soul Tending workshop featuring Diane Lampitt. We'll have an Open Studio before the workshop if you'd like to
make a full day out of it. Then we have Playback Theater featuring Olga Sanachina on Friday, May 31st. Both of these workshops are
beginner friendly and are in person in Sarasota, FL. |
Friday, April 26th 10:00am - 1:00pm edt In person, Sarasota, FL Register here!
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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! |
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. Click here to learn more!
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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 LOOK!! MAY WORKSHOPS & EVENTS |
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 October 15-18, 2024 *If you are interested in applying for our program, please fill out the "Intent to Apply" form below. |
This is an 8-week introductory training into the field of expressive arts and the pre-requisite for our Certificate Training Program. Click here to learn more!
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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. Click here to learn more!
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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 [email protected] ~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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