TOUCH DRAWING
We are now offering individual and group Touch Drawing sessions. Schedule a session for yourself or your group of friends, family, or co-workers, whether you are new to the process or returning to this meditative, intuitive process. See www.touchdrawing.com for more information.
Sessions are $45 for an individual; $35 for a group of 2 or more. Additional discounts available for groups larger than 5. All materials are included.

Current scheduled dates for Touch Drawing are:
Wed. Jan. 5   5:30 pm Skype Session with Deborah Koff-Chapin. A unique opportunity to "meet" with Deborah and ask questions. This session is designed primarily for those with some Touch Drawing experience. Deborah will answer questions about how she achieves color effects in her Touch Drawings. $10. (No charge if you register for the Touch Drawing session immediately following)

Wed. Jan. 5   6:30-8:30 pm  Introduction to Touch Drawing  $35 includes supplies
(if you have done TD and are bringing your own supplies, the fee is $25)

Wed. Jan. 19  6:30-8:30 pm   Touch Drawing: Mounting & Developing 
Learn to mount your Touch Drawings and develop them using acrylics, pastels, collage, etc. $35. (some supplies included)

Sunday Feb. 20,   1-4:00 pm

Touch Drawing and Fabric: An Exciting Combination

Learn to mount your Touch Drawings on Fabric and further work with them using paint, stitch, and more.

$25-$45 (pay what is comfortable for you)

ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE   Group sessions
Facilitated by Kathleen
"Art as a Healing Practice" is a guided progression through meditation, visual art-making, writing, and sharing/witnessing.  Excellent for opening to the power of your own creative expression, for increasing your comfort with art-making, and for bringing the wisdom of your creativity to all areas of your life.
These sessions are run as a series of six themed classes; each one is independent and stand-alone, so you may attend as many as you like.
Fridays, 9-11:30 am; $35 per class.  Please call or email to reserve your space.
 

MENTORING AND SUPPORT GROUP
FOR EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACILITATORS  ONLINE!! 
Facilitated by Kathleen, this is a small ONLINE group (max 10) for those who are in the beginning stages of an expressive arts practice, or who are launching a new area of expressive arts work. Some of the many topics covered so far include: facilitation skills, setting up a practice, sharing and witnessing, taking the next step, personal art practice, designing a workshop, hands-on expressive arts ideas, presenting and explaining our work.  Participants receive professional and peer guidance and support.
Appropriate for both practitioners and expressive arts therapists.  Easy-to-use private, confidential blog format. $50 per month;
1 month commitment required. Email Kathleen@expressiveartsflorida to discuss and find out if this group might meet your needs.

MANDALA AS PERSONAL PRACTICE  ONLINE!!
An online forum for exploring the mandala, sharing images, writings, and experiences. Kathleen facilitates by providing information, resources, teachings and images, and offers feedback and suggestions to participants. Discussion and sharing is encouraged between participants. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in exploring the Mandala as a personal art practice, learning more, sharing their art and insights, and staying connected with others, without geographical barriers. Call or email for info. Easy-to-use, confidential blog format.
$25 per month (1 month commitment required; renewable on the 1st of each month). 

EXPRESSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY NETWORKING

Expressive Arts Networking is for Expressive Arts practitioners and those in training to become practitioners. 

Our next Networking Session is Wed. Jan. 26.
$10; please call or email to reserve your space.
 
A big thank you to Stephanie Heidemann, who was our guest facilitator at the last Networking session. Having an opportunity to experience a taste of Authentic Voicework, with Stephanie's gentle and expert facilitation, was a true treat.
We recommend that you visit Stephanie's website www.authenticvoicework.com
and participate in one of her upcoming workshops or events. See Stephanie's schedule of workshops and a concert here.



SETTING INTENTIONS FOR 2011
Wed. Dec. 29; 6:30-8:30 pm
Back by popular demand from last year, this is an opportunity to engage the power of the Expressive Arts to clarify and embody a personal intention for the upcoming year. We will use guided meditation, visual art, writing, and intermodal expressive arts to help you to create and manifest your intention. Call or email gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com to reserve your spot.
$10 donation