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Hello and Happy New Year!  We hope that your 2014 is off to a great start! December 20 was a wonderful evening, bringing together people of all ages, in art and community! It was the holiday Art Walk at Towles Court, a festive and lively occasion.
Reflecting on the evening after a few weeks have passed, we appreciate that so many diverse elements came together in the spirit of generosity and gratitude. We felt the magic building in our space, as Connie Manson and Peter Chin began setting up for the Starlite Puppets performance  that kicked off our evening. We were all delighted by the heart-and-soul-filled story that emerged through Connie's characters. As the puppet performance came to a close, the children seemed to gravitate naturally to the painting wall and the blank canvas stretched there. The kids did most of the painting on this first layer. We wonder- what will happen to this painting next? Meanwhile over in the Towles Courtyard, our friends and colleagues Cynthia Bydlinkski, Marcia Calderon, and Donna Papenhausen volunteered their time to engage art walk visitors in the ongoing IMAGINE Project, creating collaborative art in response  to the prompt "Imagine....bringing light to the world". There were some lovely and heartfelt contributions to this ongoing project. See more about the IMAGINE Project here.Pieter Diffenverfer and Richard Johnson's guitars provided the perfect soundscape for the event. The whole evening was an example of the energy and synergy that occur when people come together around a common love or purpose, and it was touching to be a part of. We are grateful for each person who brought their skill, willingness and generosity to the evening and for all our friends - old and new - who showed up!    Those who generously volunteered their time and talents - Connie Manson, Peter Chin, Cynthia Bydlinski, Muff Calderon, Donna Papenhausen are each doing some great work in our community. Learn more here.What is upcoming at Expressive Arts Florida?
Pat B. Allen  Friday March 14 7-9 pm Can Art Save the World?
"Putting Our Imagination to Work on Behalf of the Planet"
An evening of inspiration and creative inquiry exploring the borders between art, psychology, spirituality and social action. Open to all. Audience-participation slide-talk, meet-&-greet, book-signing, refreshments.
$45
Saturday March 15
9 am - 5 pm
The Open Studio Process Full-day experiential workshop! Pat will guide you in a powerful process of visual art, writing and witnessing. Registration is now open for one or both events! More here
E-Book: Ten Steps to a Personal Expressive Arts Practice 
New and original expressive arts practices to guide you!
Jump start your creativity and bring the fundamentals of
expressive arts into your life.
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Expressive Arts Community Networking
Guest facilitators announced for next 3 months
Join us on January 29 with Lisa Willis Richardson
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Art as a Healing Practice. 
Friday mornings in the studio, and online workshop too!
Join Kathleen , either in-person or online for this powerful blend of guided meditation, visual art, writing, and sharing.
More here
Bookmaking Basics and Beyond 
Tamara has announced new 2014 dates!
It is so satisfying to make your own beautiful sketchbook or journal,
for yourself or as a special gift.
More here
New - Expressive Arts for Children!  A brand new offering from Tamara, beginning February 5
Many parents have asked for this and we are happy to bring it to you.
Register early!
More here.
Waldorf-Inspired Children's Enrichment 
Spring dates announced for this very popular class!
More here.
Expressive Arts Certificate Training Program
Is this for you? We would love to answer your questions! 
Applications are always accepted. Classes are filling up.
We are registering for April.
Expressive Arts Intermodal Intensive
April 3-6, 2014
Learn more here.
Just announced and brand new!
Advanced Specialty Training May 15-18Do you already have some training and would like to expand your skills? Consider joining us for this intensive - "Personal Practices with Professional Applications"More
IMAGINE Project Update 
It is growing.........More here
We will be in the Towles Courtyard this Friday with the IMAGINE Project as part of the 3rd Friday Art Walk.
See you there!
Would you like to support our mission to bring this work more fully into the world?
Our wish list includes:
*expansion of the IMAGINE Project
*sponsorship to attend the IEATA 2015 Conference in Hong Kong
*a new space to house all of our programs
*student scholarships
(We are not, at this time, a 501(c)3 and donations are not tax deductible) Make your PayPal donation, in any amount, here.
Student Accommodation Needed
We are looking for resources for our out-of-town Certificate students. Hotels in Sarasota are high-priced, and our students are searching out affordable alternatives. Do you have accommodation that you would like to add to our housing list? Our intensives are generally in April, October, and January, and our students are looking for 4-5 days, and sometimes up to 2 weeks. Let us know if you have an apartment or room for rent, or to share. Thanks!
Have you joined IEATA?
This is the organization that guides our profession.
Become a member.
Consider volunteering for a Board position.
Learn more here.
ARTS FOR HEALTH SARASOTA-MANATEE
Stay tuned for membership and program information in early 2014.
Learn more here.
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR ARTS AND HEALTH
2014 Annual International Conference, Enhancing Lives Through Arts & Health: 25th Anniversary Conference & Celebration: April 9 - 12, 2014 Houston, Texas, USA. Hosted by Texas Children's Hospital
Learn more here
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Interested in more?
We also offer business consultation, mentoring, individual sessions, private group events, and custom trainings.
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Connie Manson and Peter Chin 
Starlite Puppets:
Workshops are available in the puppetry arts for adults and children, and magical parties and special events are provided for all ages, Contact us to book a workshop or event and for more information. Waldorf Sarasota:
We serve children ages infant-Grade 5 at our school campus. website
A gift to your family from Waldorf Sarasota:
Tea 'n Puppets Story Time from 8:30-9:30 am every 1st, 2nd and 5th Friday of the month
Registration for the 
Spring Little Seedlings Parent Child Classes
is beginning! Our new Little Seedlings Spring session starts on Friday, January 17 at 10 am and Thursday, January 23 at 9:30 am. Come and experience Little Seedlings in a complementary sample class! Visit us online for more information and to register for the session.
Interested in developing your handwork skills and enjoying the company of other crafty adults? Join us every 3rd and 4th Friday from 8:30-10 am for the
Head, Heart and Hands-On programChildren may attend with an adult and play in our beautiful early childhood classroom space. InfoCynthia Bydlinski and Marcia Calderon"I am not an artist." Yes, we hear you. You are not an artist. But listen. You are creative. And you know  what? You were meant to explore your creativity for your own well-being and the well-being of those who surround you. Believing the most powerful and transformative art comes from within, we have designed a special 1 hour expressive arts gathering, From The Heart, to connect you to the joy of your own creativity in your own home with your own friends. (Sure, artist friends are welcome, too.) Our From the Heart expressive arts gathering is $20 per person with a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 participants. Affordable, right? We thought so, too. This is the creative invitation you've been waiting for. Contact Cynthia Bydlinski at CBydlinski@gmail.com and Marcia Calderon at MuffinFL2@aol.com. We're Expressive Arts Facilitators and we'll figure out all the important details together with you.
Donna Papenhausen 
"I am excited to announce the opening of my studio -
Wind Horse Studio- a place for making art, deepening your Spirit, and enhancing your creativity! I danced and dreamed about my studio last year at the intentions gathering and had no idea it would become a reality so quickly. So be careful what you dream, it may just materialize! Wind Horse Studio is located at 5690 Derek Ave. in Sarasota. I look forward to seeing you as I begin to offer play dates and workshops in the year ahead.
The church I belong to, St. Andrew United Church of Christ, on Beneva Road, has received a grant from our denomination to offer a program we call SALSA, St. Andrew Lively Student Art. The church has asked me to facilitate this program and I am very excited. SALSA is a weekly Expressive Arts program for children in grades K-6, to meet from 3:00-5:30 each Wednesday in Stewart Hall. The cost is $2.00 per child per week. For more information or to register, call 941-928-8589."
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200 S. Washington Blvd. Suite 1, Sarasota, FL, 34236
941 366-9595
www.expressiveartsflorida.com
institute@expressiveartsflorida.com
Creative Partners and Core Faculty
Kathleen Horne, MA, LMHC, REACE
Victoria Domenichello-Anderson, MA, REACE
Tamara Teeter Knapp, BA, Certified K-12 Art Teacher
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