SATURDAY, JULY 20, 12-4 PM, SEMMES STUDIO AT THE ART LEAGUE
Think you're not creative? Think again! This introductory workshop will provide an opportunity to explore mindfulness through different art materials. You will learn techniques using clay, paint and pastels . We will discuss art and meditation and as  a means of self care after each exercise.

Some of our mindful art-making exercises include these practices :
We will learn how to do a body scan as it is used in mindfulness practice, concentrating on different parts of the body starting with the feet and releasing any tension present in each area of the body. We will continue this process  until we end with our hands, which hold a ball of clay. We will create a bowl out of the clay to serves as  metaphor for openness that needs to be present in creative self care.

We will work with a partner to create a piece of abstract art together using acrylic paint,  string, and  teamwork to produce interesting results. These pieces will be used to create individual pictures for each person.

We will use art mat frames to select an interesting part of our paintings. This exercise represents the importance of setting boundaries as created by the frames. In the practice of self care it is important to know our limits as well as conveying that to others.

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CLASS LIMIT EIGHT
TUITION $85 for SAALM Members, $90 for Non-Members
ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED

"Every child is an artist. The  problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
 Pablo Picasso

Kay Nicosia holds a Master of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of technology, Rochester New York. She has conducted workshops
 in the Creative Arts for 20 years in the Rochester area often using art as a therapeutic modality in her role as a clinical social worker. She has work in the permanent collection in the George Eastman House and the University of Houston.
She is a mixed media artist using cold wax, oil paint and photography. Her main subjects are nature, people and architecture.

Please join us to explore your artistic side, be encouraged and supported in your efforts. No experience necessary. All art supplies are included in the class fee.

Any questions? Call 585 662 3747.