Therapeutic Arts Open Studio with Art Therapist Ella Dufrene

372 Depot Street,Asheville NC 28801

16 November, 2022

Description

Weekly open-studio sessions focus on mindfulness-based creative approaches – including drawing, painting, and writing combined with mindful meditations and breathing exercises. Session are designed to help you release emotional tension through creative self-expression so you move through daily stressors with more ease, while being in a supportive community. Group will start with intros, and lead into a therapeutic art directive. You are welcome to participate in the directive or work on your own project. At the end of each session, participants will have an opportunity to share any reflections they had regarding the creative process. This session will help you…Tap into your hidden creative power.Release stress through mindfulness-based self-expression with the guidance of an art therapist.Gain tools to cultivate a mindset of calm, acceptance of what is, and being fully present in the here and now.Feel a sense of community and inspiration from other creators.Engage in creative exploration to help you move through every day challenges with more ease, patience and self-awareness.Required Materials & SkillThis session requires no previous art skills or training. It is designed to be simple. All of the art materials are provided. Testimonials"Banksy says: Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. Ella embodies this quote. She guided me through my discomfort with compassion, non judgement and curiosity. As a therapist I know the greatest learning happens at the edge of discomfort but when it comes to creating art my inner critic is loud and judgy. With Ella's gentle and direct facilitation and encouraging the group to support each other, that voice dimmed and she gave us permission to play and experiment with ease." -Inez "Ella’s art therapy group was a restorative space for me every week. I got to slow down and open up with others as well as open up with myself. I loved the meditations before starting our art and I enjoyed all of the art that was created each session! We all need time to check in with ourselves, relax and let our creativity flow and that is the space Ella is providing!" -Candis