2013 - Ignite Your Creativity @ Playful Art Studio

2013 - The Year to Ignite your Creativity!!

I believe we are all creative. I believe we have the power to create and live a life filled with creative freedom, joy, and true authenticity by expressing our creativity to our fullest potential. Whether you paint, raise kids, act, design, sculpt, write, compose, dance, bake, construct...(or whatever), with a creativity mindset you can create the meaningful life you want.

Playful Art Studio is a safe space where you can come let your hair down, be yourself, and discover how creative you really are!! We employ Expressive Art modalities, which are a form of authentic self-expression, it's not a technique that you learn with your mind so that the result will be "art", but more of a joyful process of exploration into your inner self, through spontaneous art making.

In 2013, we will be starting the year off with some of our favorite workshops, such as "Artist's Way", "Attuning to your Body's Wisdom", plus adding some NEW exciting workshops such as: " 'Your Story' vs. Living in your Creative Genius", "Advanced Artist's Way".... And others soon to be annouced.

What if your Body

was a Canvas for

your Soul?

....a way to remember your bodily self as a divine manifestation of God's creation in this world.

"Our Bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen to them"

-Shakti Gawin

In this 6-week workshop, you will explore your relationship with your Body image, and have opportunities to listen to your Body's wisdom in a whole new way!! We use the body image as a Canvas, and employ a variety of Expressive Art modalities; such as paint, pastels, collage, AND, we utilize movement, sound, poetry, journaling and much, much more!!

By approaching your body imagery through various modalities, this allows a clear understanding of your relationship to your body, both past and present.

The group that is formed in this workshop becomes an intimate sacred circle of safety, that nurtures a space for reflection and healing.

When you use Art as a Healing Process, the Creative spirit within us is awakened, and has an opportunity to reveal information that may not have been previously available. Art brings out our inner healer, which changes our whole physiology, and allows deep healing to happen. And Art, thru the vehicle of Expressive Art modilities, can be sacred and a lot of Fun at the same time!

"God lives inside of you as you, and your body is the temple in which resides the magnificence of God" - John-Roger

Monday AM and PM 6- week workshops

studiotime

Monday AM Workshop series

11am to 2pm

Jan 7th thru Feb 11th

Tuition: $395 including all materials

Monday PM Workshop series

7pm to 10pm

Jan 7th thru Feb 11th

Tuition: $395 including all materials

What previous participants have said:-

"So much unconscious material cleared with grace through the workshop. I was not expecting that. Stuff I had been working on for years to heal was lifted miraculously." LG

"I was amazed by the beauty and richness of our creative expression. I experienced the power of directing my loving attention to the taking care and healing of my physical form. This workshop took on a much deeper meaning as I experienced this class both during the meetings themselves, and through out my day-to-day doings. I experienced myself loving and honoring my physical form and my creative expression in a deep way. And in doing so, I was enabled in a greater way to witness and behold the unfolding creative beauty of each of us in the class. It was a rich and wonderful experience, and I know the awareness I gain will just keep on deepening and revealing myself to my own loving over time.? -BH

"As I look at my body image, I experience more honoring and awe of my body, the magnificence of the temple I have lived in. With this said, it has definitely opened me up to the miracle I am, and how I now appreciate and have gratitude for my body." -JW

Click here for more Testimonials from past participants

Artist's Way

with an Expressive ART flair!!

(12-week workshop)

This workshop gives you an opportunity to tap into and nurture your Creativity, as you take steps towards manifesting what you would like more of in your life.

No Art background or Experience necessary!

In this hands-on, 12-week workshop we utilize the strength and structure inspired by Julia Cameron's original book, "The Artist's Way." Each week we cover a theme from this book, while using

Expressive Art Activities to reflect a deeper understanding of your creative process, and stimulate your sense of new possibilities.

The circle we create in this workshop provides a safe environment to explore, take risks, and experience freedom of expression through a variety of Expressive Art modalities, such as: painting, intuitive collage, sound, poetry, clay work, drawing, movement and much more.

Besides that...........

WE HAVE FUN, PLAY,

& LAUGH a lot while we GROW !!

Thursday AM and PM 12-week workshops

Thursday AM series

11am to 2pm

Feb 21st thru May 9th

Tuition: $635 including all materials and supplies

Register Here

Thursday PM series

7pm to 10pm

Feb 21st thru May 9th

Tuition: $635 includes all materials and supplies

Register Here

  You asked, we listened, Time for you to......
PAINT BIG!!

Time in the Studio to Paint BIG in community!

When: Tuesday Night
Jan 15th, Jan 29th, & Feb 12th
7pm to 10pm

***Prerequisite: Previous Expressive Art workshop at Playful Art Studio

Cost: Individual Night - $68
Package of 3 scheduled nights - $180
(Most materials included, raw canvas sold separately)

***Space RESERVED for 1st 8 with payment in full (Register Early)

Register Here

This series is specially designed for current 2nd year USM students, and is a monthly companion to your 2nd year experience. It is a FUN way to assist and support you in gaining healing, revelation, clarity and altitude with moving from "Goal Line" to "Soul Line".

We will be using Expressive Art to explore aspects of your 2nd Year Journey!

Starting Friday, January 11th, 1pm to 4pm

Click Here for more information and how to register for this Special series

What others are saying about their

Experience at Playful Art Studio

Artist's Way - Testimonial

"Helen offers participants the opportunity to explore their artistic interests and raw emotions in a safe, incredibly nurturing environment free from judgment. She is so mindful of her opportunity and blessing to be of service to the students, whether that means helping find just the right color of purple paint or simply giving a warm hug." -BR

"The greatest gift is permission to be myself, no matter what expresses from that, the freedom to do anything I want, the knowledge that there is always a next step no matter how much the last one seemed to mess up the one before, and the courage to trust the process. I was given a great gift to go to the bottom of the well and come back washed clean." -TS

"Helen's Artist's Way class is an expressive art class in which we explored where we were in our physical, emotional, and spiritual process through art and creative expression. Helen created such a supportive and nurturing environment for us to grow as artists and as people. It was never about being "good" or doing anything "right." It was about learning, growing, feeling, exploring. We uncovered and lovingly tackled creative blocks and celebrated creative risks and insights. It was what I looked forward to consistently every week for those 3 months." -SS

"A sacred treasure chest where all the experiences are safe, healing and expansive." -RN

"This class served to access and heal issues in the unconscious in a way that is fun, nurturing and amazingly freeing. It allowed me in a way I never had felt honored as a woman and as an artist." -TS

"It seems I am freer in my expression already as I have resumed my facilitating and speaking career. I also found that this work has helped me to be more spontaneous in my creative writing." - DB

"My experience in Helen's workshops is deeply healing and Self-forgiving. It's a place where you can make mistakes, take risks and learn from them as it is not about what we create, but how we create, and how to be freer and more expressive in your entire life. It's a place to support and to be supported in breaking through your creative limitations and to assist in tremendous transformation. You walk in not knowing what to expect, and you leave feeling more connected, with yourself your soul and your creations, than you thought possible. Art is made known for the vehicle to higher consciousness that it was intended to be. Profound and fun work as always with Helen, really, really good for you and your art" - CH

What is Playful Art Studio?

Playful Art Studio is a safe space where you can come let your hair down, be yourself, and discover how creative you really are!! We believe everyone...YES EVERYONE is creative, regardless of your previous experience or training. Playful Art studio employs Expressive Art modalities. Expressive art is a form of authentic self-expression, it's not a technique that you learn with your mind so that the result will be "art", but more of a joyful process of exploration into your inner self through spontaneous art making. Every human being has the deep urge to express themselves honestly, but we are not often encouraged to be our most unique selves. Expressive art requires no special talent, skill or preparation. Because your natural, original style is already within, you need nothing further to begin. You are creative and whole, now and always. Authentic creative expression simply amplifies and reminds you of your wholeness.

The uniqueness of Playful Art Studio workshops:

The sacredness and intimacy that is created in a small group
Safety to take risks, share, and explore yourself and your creativity in a profound way
The generous amounts of Art Supplies, etc.. that are available to you
Laughter, FUN, and Camaraderie as your Inner Artist emerges

....and what you will receive by
giving yourself this gift:

- Individual attention

- Weekly email support

- Photos taken of your Art Making

- A sense of community with other Creative Souls, PLUS many more surprises that are unique to YOU!

Some of the Offerings at Playful Art Studio

Scheduled Workshops, Classes and Retreats -Fall, Spring and summer scheduled weekly workshops such as: Artist's Way, Trusting the Process of Art Making, Attuning to your Body's Wisdom, Art & Healing, Your ''Story" vs. Living in your Creative Genius, plus many more... And NEW scheduled Weekend Creative Retreats at the Studio.

Private individual Creative Coaching packages - 3, 6 to 12 month packages of 1-on-1 private Creative Coaching to empower you in stepping into and solidifying your Creative Genius. Coaching provides a safe vessel for self-discovery. Self-limiting myths are revealed and replaced with expansive and empowering beliefs that assist you in manifesting your heart's calling. Individual creative coaching gives you the specific & personal attention you need to step forward in your Creative Dreams!

Private workshops, Group Retreats, Team building sessions, and Day Outings for your staff, team or friends -

Expressive Art is a profound way to build trust and intimacy with your

staff, teams, business partners, and friends. It's a Unique, Magical, Fun experience and something they may not have ventured into, before now. They will walk away nurtured, and refreshed with a new inspired outlook.

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