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Art Expressions with Laura Phelan-Shahin

Art Expresssions

Series Description

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and compassion with our adult expressive arts workshops. Immerse yourself in a variety of artistic modalities, including visual art, sound, writing, and movement while fostering personal growth and emotional well-being.

Dates/Times/Details

  • Dates: Fridays once a month
  • Time: 4:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Sanctuary | 1301 J Street, Arcata
  • Capacity: 15 people per session

Session Descriptions

House Collage

September 13

Getting to Know Our Nervous Systems – Collaged Houses

Join us for an engaging and insightful workshop where we’ll explore our nervous systems through the creative process of making collaged houses. In this 2.5-hour session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your body’s response mechanisms and how they influence your emotions and behaviors.

Friendship Bracelets

November 8

Working with Kindness – Creating Bracelets

Join us for a heartfelt and creative workshop where we explore the theme of kindness through the art of bracelet-making. In this 2.5-hour session, you will learn to craft beautiful, personalized bracelets while reflecting on the importance of kindness in our lives and communities.

An example of weaving

December 13

Working with Chaos – Weaving Workshop

Dive into the art of weaving and discover how to find harmony in chaos in this expressive arts workshop designed for adults. Over the course of 2.5 hours, you will learn basic weaving techniques and use them to create unique, textured pieces that represent the interplay of order and disorder in your life.

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