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MAY 2014 E-NEWS     Creative Life Skills  for Personal, Professional, and Social Change
  
 
  Thank you for your interest in the expressive arts community, and what a diverse and far-reaching community it is! As we write this edition of e-news, we are very aware of the strong sense of generosity and collaborative spirit, both locally and internationally, that sustains us. We are proud to be a part of this vital and growing field of expressive arts.  We encourage you to use the "forward" link at the bottom of the page to share with others who might be interested.  
  
Every April we teach Expressive Arts in the World, designed to inspire our Certificate students 
 
with the wide variety of ways that the expressive arts are practiced. Guest presenters are integral to the success and meaning of this intensive, and, this year we have 9 amazing people to thank.  
Mitchell Kossak, Deborah McKeever, Fiona Chang, Markus Alexander, Janice March, Stephanie Heidemann, Derry MacDonald, Cynthia Bydlinski, Muff Calderon - your generosity, skill, energy, and perspective greatly enriched our student's learning.  Read more  
     New! Spotlight On.... We are now featuring an Expressive Arts Florida Institute student or graduate each month.  This month, we are pleased to introduce you to  Judy Smoot, who is living and sharing expressive arts in a beautiful way. Judy and her husband live in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio.  She is a Benedictine read more  
 
 
 
  
In April, we had the pleasure of hosting  Deborah Koff-Chapin for a  Touch Drawing Facilitator    Workshop. This simple, deep, and adaptable process is being offered worldwide by expressive arts practitioners, therapists, teachers, healthcare professionals, spiritual directors, and many more. For a wealth of information and upcoming workshops, including the annual July Touch Drawing Gathering, go to Deborah's  website. If you are in the Sarasota area, consider joining us for a full-day  Touch Drawing Studio Workshopon July 26. 
 
  
  
Thank you to Denise Clair for facilitating "Memory Vessels"     at our recent Community    Networking. It was a great turnout, a powerful process, and a fine example of community! It was great to have some new faces as well as some we haven't see for awhile! Erica Jayne Dahlquist facilitates May networking. 
  
We enjoyed a Sunday afternoon offering a mandala workshop to a group from the  
 
This was a meditative art experience with some beautiful results. 
 
  
A big thanks to the guild for inviting us! 
 
 
  What is upcoming at Expressive Arts Florida? 
 
 
Art as a Healing Practice  
 
  
Friday May 9 is the final date for the season   Possible June online option - are you interested? 
Bookmaking Basics and Beyond     
 Sat. May 10
  It is so satisfying to make your own beautiful sketchbook or journal,
  for yourself or as a special gift.
  
 
  
 
Expressive Arts Community Networking   
Join us Wed. May 28  
We welcome Erica Jayne Dahlquist as guest facilitator for
 "A Look at the 12-Steps through the Expressive Arts"  
  
 
        
 
 
  
 
   
New! Paint it Your Way!     
 
Three nights of playful painting with Victoria and TamaraJuly 23, July 30, Aug. 6Sign up for one or more! 
  
 
 
  
 Art EXPRESS Summer Camp!    
  
Another wonderful opportunity for the children!
  
July 14-18 with Tamara Teeter Knapp
  
 Touch Drawing Studio Workshop    
Full-Day!  
Saturday July 26 Great opportunity to learn, or return to the process, and explore the creative options of mounting and developing your Touch Drawings. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 New! Creative Bookmaking  Full-day!
  Saturday, August 9    Paint with acrylics on canvas & create your book! Your painting becomes your cover....
   
 
  
         Dive in to Expressive Arts! 
Intermodal Expressive Arts Intensive  
  
Now offered in the Fall   Nov. 6-9 This intensive is a powerful introduction to Expressive Arts,  and/or an opportunity to renew and reconnect with your creativity.  EAFI credit for students and open to all! more 
 
 
  
 
  Advanced Specialty Training 
 
Rescheduled - Nov. 13-16  
 Do you already have some training and would like to expand your skills? 
  Consider joining us for this brand new intensive - 
  "Personal Practices with Professional Applications"
  more
 
 
 
  Ten Steps to a Personal Expressive Arts Practice   e-book: New and original expressive arts practices to guide you!   Jump start your creativity and bring the fundamentals of expressive arts into your life. more  
 
  
 
  Expressive Arts Certificate Training Program      Bring the power and beauty of expressive arts      into your personal and professional life!    
  Are you wondering if this for you?  We would love to answer your questions!  Applications are always accepted.  Intensives in April, October, January.
  October 9-12  Level One: The Scope of Expressive Arts Apply now to secure your space.
 
     Would you like to support our mission to bring this work more fully into the world?   
Our wish list includes:
  
*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) 
 
 
   Have you joined IEATA?            
 
 This is the organization that guides our profession.
  *Become a member.
  *Consider volunteering for a Board position.  *Apply for registration as a REACE or REAT.
 
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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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With gratitude for your support!
  
Victoria, Tamara, Kathleen
  
 
  
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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