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Stacie Birky Greene: …and then the skies were silent
Artist Stacie Birky Greene utilizes her art to help amplify the human relationship to nature and world. Of her work she writes: ... recent work has also considered the impact of human consumption and climate change on the natural world. Appalled by mass deforestation and habitat destruction, she has turned her attention to bird species that have gone extinct since the time of her own birth... One feature of these works that is important to consider is her choice of materials: namely, junk…
Find out more »The Expressive Sandtray with Judith Greer Essex PhD
The use of sand tray as a therapeutic form has both ancient and contemporary artistic roots. Letting the imagination speak through the sandtray can be healing and profound, and also tremendous fun! Come learn the details of an arts-based approach to sand tray work, what is necessary and what is not. How to make your collection, what steps to take to therapeutically, including intermodal work. In this experiential workshop you'll make your own sandtray images…
Find out more »Making Books In the Expressive Arts Studio I- with Dr. Judith Essex
A book is a perfect container for both words and images, a seductive, tactile, beautiful object that can be made completely custom to your desires. In this uniquely structured course, each morning I will teach you some of the different types therapeutic books used in my practice to help clients hold and contain various experiences. Registration is limited, Register Early to Avoid a sell-out
Find out more »Illuminated Journal Workshop with Dr. Judith Greer Essex
Participants in the Illuminated Journal will learn the practice of mixed media journaling (using writing and visual art) as:a tool for living more creatively and authentically, a way to engage with the images and metaphors that guide and inform our lives, a daily practice of self expression, and an ongoing method of coping with daily life challenges.
Find out more »Woman + Studio Biweekly Group Returns with Dr. Judith Essex
Our popular women's creativity workshop has now been given the format of an ongoing twice monthly group. With dance therapy and visual art, kickstart your creativity for 2019 with an experienced and mature facilitator, in a beautiful studio space. $240 for six meetings. 6 Wednesdays Jan. 22nd, Feb. 12th & 26th, Mar. 11th & 25th, Apr. 8th 6:00pm-7:30pm Register Here: Single or Series Registration Series Pass of 6 Meetings $216.00 USD Individual Session $40.00 USD Please Note: Single night passes may…
Find out more »Random Valentines- A Public Participation Mail Art Project
No Valentine, no worries! In this public art project, you make a piece of mail art to send randomly, and receive one from a random artist. All materials are provided and the mailing is handled by the studio. Enjoy!
Find out more »Wisdom of Aphrodite: A Women’s Goddess Workshop With Judith Greer Essex Ph.D.
Come explore the myths surrounding this goddess of beauty, the erotic and creative potential in this fun, artful workshop. Aphrodite, freely passionate and boldly independent carries a message of love empowered with independence for the lives of women today.
Find out more »Tehran, 92106: Contemporary Paintings by Iranian American Artists
The Swift Gallery and the Expressive Arts Institute bring cultural context to the current tensions between Iran and the US by presenting the art of three expatriate painters, Shahla Dorafshan, Nasrin Kheiri and Saideh Rahimi. Painting in contemporary styles, but with the strong historical influence of the figure, all three women.
Find out more »Women’s Vibrancy Retreat in Beautiful Serbia with Judith Greer Essex , Betina Schonberger and Debbie Rocco
Women’s Vibrancy Retreat. Rekindle, nurture & celebrate your innate sparkle, verve, & va va voom! Join us for 3 days of rest, reflection, and poiesis through art making with a community of women committed to living their best life.
Find out more »Our Popular Intro to Expressive Arts Course Returns May 16th & 17th, 2020
The Expression Express Intro Course is more than a workshop. For many it is the beginning of a new career path. The intro is a required prerequisite for professional training or master’s degree classes in Expressive Arts Therapy, the fastest growing Helping Profession in California. #ExpressiveArtsInstitute
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