You are invited to explore how expressive movement, visual journaling, music, and poetry can support and enhance individual and collective wisdom, allow for play, and promote joy.

In this class, we will use the creative arts to discover ways to heal the body, calm the mind, and enliven the spirit. Authentic self-expression will be allowed to have a safe outlet during this supportive class time. Artists have always known what science is discovering: that creating a visual image, experiencing music, and exploring movement and poetry can produce physical and emotional benefits for the creator. You don’t need to be an artist or believe you have any “talent” to tap into the healing power of the arts, or to take this class!

Format: The coordinator will guide the class in creative arts activities. Participants will explore the languages of the arts, individually, in pairs, and in the large group. No presentations are required.

Resources/Expenses: Each participant should purchase an 11” x 14” drawing notebook with blank pages. (You can buy such a notebook at Blick Art Materials, 200 Wickenden St, Providence OR at their online store for $8.54. (Look for the Strathmore 400 Drawing Pad 11” x 14” 24 sheets.).