Art Groups and Retreats
Sacred selfie: Treat yourself to an afternoon at the ArtSpa!
Give yourself the gift of time to create in community.
Our sacred selves need sanctuary - nurturing space and time to restore and refresh.
In this afternoon art retreat, we will expand joy and express grief. We will share hope and release despair, so that we can feel lighter, more relaxed and peaceful.
We will gather in a garden setting for four hours, connecting through conversation and creative practice to ourselves, each other, and nature. Delicious healthy snacks and tea will be provided.
Gentle movement and sounding will help us move energy to become more centered, grounded and aligned. A short guided mediation invites us to visualize what inspires feelings of hope, and to experience the sensations of hope and joy more fully in our bodies. This process fortifies our internal resources for resiliency as we navigate the inevitable grief and losses of life.
We will create healing mandalas in three layers, with paint, collage, drawing, and glitter. All supplies will be provided. No art expertise is necessary - this is a time for play, exploration and pleasure, and all are welcome. We will practice letting go of the expectations or judgment of our process that are be barriers to being accessing and enjoying our creative potential.
You are invited to join in nourishing and healthy creative indulgence!
Locations
Urban Retreat Center, North Oakland
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Seaview Sanctuary, El Cerrito
Date: October 2024 - Date TBD
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Growing hopeful:
An eco art retreat for grief, connection and celebration.
Creating art together is a way to cultivate deep connection with ourselves and with others.
We are living in times of rapid change, in culture and in climate. We may feel isolated or disconnected. We may not have as much time as we would like for creativity and self-care.
This group is a time to gather together in person, to enjoy the outdoors, and to create and connect in community.
We will be making individual and collective circular art pieces using organic materials.
While not therapy, this group is intended to support you to nurture hope and positive change, while also giving space and time to express your sadness and fear.
Outdoor East Bay location
Date: TBD
1-4 pm