What happens in one of my workshops?
We often start with a Red Thread circle to create a space of kindness, connection, and confidentiality. We each set an intention for our time together, which tells our inner wise one that we are journeying inward and wish to access our heart’s wisdom. Our souls speak to us through images, symbols, colors, and shapes, which we access through guided visualization and light journaling, and then express via painting.
Old stories that we may or may not even know we’ve been telling ourselves can hold us back from being ourselves. We can release these no-longer-useful thoughts, feelings, and stories by symbolically painting them on canvas (or paper). When we make visible what’s been concealed, our relationship to it changes and awareness grows, allowing us to reclaim parts of ourselves that have been hidden away. By telling our stories visually, we free ourselves to find new meaning and a new story.
You don’t have to be artistic or even know how to paint! I’ll lead you through a clear, step-by-step process that will take you from a blank surface to a colorful painting.
By the end of our time together, you will have completed an expression in art that symbolizes and reflects your remarkable self.
What Students Say:
You met people where they were and made everyone feel comfortable. You created a warm and welcoming group where I felt safe sharing and safe for everyone to do their own thing within the constructs of the theme. Thank you so much for offering us this opportunity to learn from you!!!
~ SF
You created a very safe and comfortable space for us and made it clear that whatever we did on the paper was what was supposed to happen, which was very reassuring and encouraging.
~ SM
In the past when I have done art things, I have often felt judged. This was a very accepting environment that you created! I really appreciated your mentioning of the muse and the critic and this came in handy - when I heard my critical voice coming up, I called on my muse instead.
~ SL
“Inside Out Arts is about the process, not the product;
the journey, not the destination.”
— Carolyn Siegel