108 Expressive Art Journaling
Art, Culture, Music, Tra | FULL (Membership Required)
The theme of this class is inspired by “Allegiance to Gratitude”, the Thanksgiving Address of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This is found in the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer. Reading the book is NOT a prerequisite for the class, although if you enjoy reading you may want to read this at some point. After reading the Allegiance, participants will use the media of their choosing to work in a journal to create their interpretation of the expressions of gratitude and giving thanks mentioned at the beginning of each class. We will begin with giving thanks to Earth Mother, one another, and all living beings with honor to nature's natural balance and harmony. Some mindfulness and meditation exercises will be incorporated for inspiration. For information or questions on materials, Karen can be contacted at 123byarst@gmail.com
Karen Byars
Karen Byars graduated from Millersville University. She moved to Tennessee to work at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg. She then taught in Sevier County schools. Moving to Oak Ridge provided an opportunity to give private lessons. After retirement, she has taught expressive art journaling classes with teens and seniors as well as a painting class at Emory Valley Center.