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 Workshop
on 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 Tamara
July 23, July 30, Aug. 6
Sign 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!
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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"
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Ten Steps to a Personal Expressive Arts Practice 
e-book: New and original expressive arts practices to guide you!
Ten Steps Cover cropped Jump start your creativity and bring the fundamentals of
expressive arts into your life.
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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:
*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)
 

 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.

Interested in more?
We also offer business consultation, mentoring, individual sessions, private group events,  and custom trainings.
Contact us with your questions.
 
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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