THERAPEUTIC WRITING WORKSHOPS ~ WORDS THAT HEAL
Therapeutic Writing workshops explore a variety of methods for using the written word to experience the strength of the writing process, and to facilitate personal growth and self-expression.
JOURNAL MAKING with JOURNAL WRITING
This workshop offers the creative experience of making a personal journal for expressive writing. Participants create a simple pamphlet stitch book constructed from sturdy mixed-media paper folios. After creating their pamphlet stitch book, participants will explore the decoration of their book with a variety of dry and wet media. Paper collage processes are an option in this journal making workshop. Several prompts will be provided to begin the writing process in the journal.
Participants are encouraged to bring favorite writings or images, journals, poems, or quotes of personal significance.
I provide poetry books, printed quotes, music, and art materials to welcome everyone to this creative and spirited workshop.
This workshop is suitable for a 1 day event.
MANDALA WRITING ~ writing in the round
This art-making workshop uses both written and visual expression in the creation of a Mandala. Our Mandalas will be composed from concentric circles in which bright, positive, meaningful words are written. Personal narratives, via the writing process, find sacred space in the concentric circles. Participants explore ‘Writing in the Round’ with the use of colorful watercolor paints and beautiful watercolor papers. This process of “writing our words” heals and revitalizes us. Mandalas are a limitless tool for creating peace and healing.
Participants are encouraged to bring any journals, journal writing, favorite poems, sayings, and quotes of any personal meaning of their choosing.
I will provide poetry books, printed quotes, music, and art materials to welcome everyone to this creative community workshop.
This workshop is suitable for a 4 hour to 1 day event.
COLLAGING with WORDS & IMAGES
COLLAGING WITH WORDS AND IMAGES is a visual arts workshop in which we choose images and words torn out of magazines to create a collage on 12 x 12 inch cardstock. Your collage may be composed of printed words and images and/or your own handwritten words, phrases, and drawings. Creative flexibility is a key component to this workshop. A variety of art materials (including tissue papers, crayons, threads, and feathers) will be provided for exploration, fun, and a completed work of personal collage art.
Participants are encouraged to bring favorite writings or images, journals, poems, and quotes of personal significance. If the image is a one-of-a-kind letter, photograph, or treasured memorabilia, consider making copies of these items for use in your collage.
I provide poetry books, printed quotes, music, and art materials to welcome everyone to this creative and spirited workshop.
This workshop is suitable for a 4 hour event.
WORKSHOP INQUIRIES
I am happy to answer questions about my work as an Expressive Arts Facilitator and to schedule Workshops. Call Me or OPEN FORM and provide the requested info. Please allow 48-72 hours for a response.
“Let the beauty we love be what we do.”
- Rumi