THERAPEUTIC CREATIVE WORKSHOPS


NO ARTISTIC SKILLS REQUIRED!


Small Groups & Individual
Sessions Available For:

ADULTS
TEENS
CHILDREN


THE PROGRAM RUNS ONCE A WEEK
TWO HOUR SESSIONS FOR SIX WEEKS
AND MAY INCLUDE:


EXPRESSIVE DRAWING
PURPOSEFUL PAINTING
CONTEMPLATIVE COLLAGE
PERCEPTIVE PRINTMAKING
THE JOURNAL JOURNEY
PENSIVE POETRY & ART
MEANINGFUL MUSIC & ART
INTROSPECTIVE MASK MAKING
EXPRESSIVE WEAVING™
AFFIRMING FOUND ITEMS ASSEMBLAGE
THERAPEUTIC SCULPTING
MEDITATIVE MOSAICS
PERSONAL PUPPETRY
SYMBOLIC JEWELRY MAKING
REJUVINATING RAIN STICKS
COLLABORATIVE CHAPBOOK MAKING
FACINATING FLAGS / BEAUTIFUL BANNERS
CAPTIVATING CRESTS
DYNAMIC DOORS
OPEN ART STUDIO


EXPRESSIVE DRAWING

"The Unconscious" pastels, By MBC 2000

Explore a wide range of media including pastels, pencils, markers & pens while creating spontaneous drawings such as The Scribble Technique & making Mandalas.


PURPOSEFUL PAINTING

"Untitled" acrylic on paper, By "C" 1998

Enrich your life by discovering the significant process of painting. Let your emotions flow through acrylic, watercolors, & other water-based media.


CONTEMPLATIVE COLLAGE

"Cancer Cells"collage, By "MBC" 2000

Making order out of the chaos through collage can be very beneficial & extend to other aspects of your life.


PERCEPTIVE PRINTMAKING

Make an impression by leaving your mark! This Old-World technique will get you in touch with yourself!


THE JOURNAL JOURNEY

"Firenze" collage & metallic paint pens, journal, By MBC 1990

Learn how to give yourself some quality time everyday by starting your creative journey through journaling.
Participants are encouraged to bring photos and other sentimental items to personalize your special journal. Unlike "scrapbooking," your Journal Journey will take you to insightfully significant new heights!


PENSIVE POETRY & ART


"FIRE" oil sticks, By MBC 2000

Flames lick
the sculpted
curves
of your brow
cheek
and jaw line
dancing zestfully
on your tongue
your breath
forces the scent
of sweet cinnamon
a crown of fire
rests confidently
your shoulders
ablaze with hot light
bursting through
your long
sun-rayed locks
like lightning bolts
crackling
across a crimson sky

© 2000, Mia Barkan Clarke


This insightful method encourages you to delve deep into your core & unleash the imagery by word & form.


MEANINGFUL MUSIC & ART

Discover how music inspires you and your creations!


INTROSPECTIVE MASK MAKING

(Left) Mask by YL 2003, (Right) Mask by MBC 2000

Reveal what masks you wear to show the world on the outside, as well as what lies hidden beneath.


EXPRESSIVE WEAVING™

(Left) "Twig Loom" weave, By "H" 1999, (Right) "Rose Tapestry" weave, By MBC 2000

This meditative and taclie experience will flood your senses and awaken your spirit as well as your hands!
Expressive Weaving™ is Mia's specialty!


AFFIRMING FOUND ITEMS ASSEMBLAGE

"Dancing" found items on matt board, By "J" 2001

This fascinatingly fun method will keep you stimulated long after the process has been completed.


THERAPEUTIC SCULPTING

"Untitled," By "NC" 2005

Play with clay! We all need to let out our frustrations. Let it all out! Get back to nature by reconnecting with the earth.


MEDITATIVE MOSAICS

"Tropical Paradise" Mosaic Mirror (left) By NK, 2003, Mosaic Mirror Detail (right) By MBC, 2003

Piece together your life with this slow yet satisfying process while learning and ancient technique.


PERSONAL PUPPETRY

"Mariannette" (left), ©2000 By MDC, "Herman" (right), By MBC

Combine art & drama therapy by creating & giving voice to your own personal puppet! Get inspiration by exploring many different puppets and dolls found by Mia from her worldly travels. Perform with others and work cohesively in a group play. Work with wood, felt, buttons, clay, feathers, fabric, yarn, and much more!


SYMBOLIC JEWELRY MAKING

Hand-sculpt your own personal sacred symbol to wear as your amulet--to remind you of how special and unique you are!


REJUVINATING RAIN STICKS

Creating your own personal "Rain Stick" will stimulate your artistic juices as well as make meditative music to your ears! Everyone will be encouraged to have a "Rain Stick Jam Session" when completed.


COLLABORATIVE CHAPBOOK MAKING

Experience the power of working together! Create a group chapbook, to be filled with poetry, personal stories & illustrations. Wouldn't it be nice to have your own personal chapbook to cherish!


FASCINATING FLAGS / BEAUTIFUL BANNERS

Let you own personal "freak" flag fly! If you were to have your own banner or flag that represents who you are or long to be, what would it look like? Create your own and wave it proudly!


CAPTIVATING CRESTS

Design your own family crest using symbols, color and form--representing you and your kin.


DYNAMIC DOORS

Create your own "Dynamic Door" with paint, found items and drawing media. Discover what is on the outside and what is inside the doors of your mind!


OPEN ART STUDIO

Continue working on an unfinished project or start a new one on your own!


PLUS MUCH MORE!


All workshops and materials vary weekly and are customized by the facilitator to meet individual and group needs.

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