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December 18, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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with guest artist Liz Carren
In this workshop, we will delve into the themes of flow, transformations, and letting things go. Through artistic exercises, discussions, and reflections, we aim to cultivate relaxation and promote healing.
Supplies:
If you have ANY art supplies at home they will probably work! What we basically need is:
- Some fluid paint (my choice is, and I suggest, watercolors)
- A couple markers – One big and small (I suggest for Large- something like a big magic marker or sharpie and For Small – I like the Micron pens – something around 05 …or an extra fine point sharpie PERMANENT marker)
- A white Gel pen is nice
- Paper to paint on (an inexpensive watercolor pad but all you need is a few sheets)
- A brush(s) for painting with– one small, one medium and one large – or just one big and one medium
- Jars for water if using watercolors (I just save small jars form the kitchen)
- Something to mix some paint on- plastic lids from your kitchen or a paint pallet if you have one)
- A handful of paper towels
- And of course, a PLACE /Spot for you do your art in!
Suggested donation: $20
Our programs are open to the community, and tailored to meet the needs of people affected by cancer. Classes and workshops are free or low cost on a pay-as-you-can basis, ensuring that our programs are accessible to everyone.
About Liz Carren
Welcome – Discover my world where art meets healing, sustainability, and creativity. My focus is The Intersection and interaction of Art, Medicine, and Healing. The mind is a potent tool. Positive thinking is essential for healing, and the transformative power of art and creativity can incorporate it all! Outlets for release and self-understanding are crucial at critical life points, as well as the everyday. That’s where the arts can come to the rescue!
Artwork can inspire and create hope. A path for treatment can address the fears of the unknown, loneliness, isolation, and the need for hope on a deeper level; incorporating arts and mindfulness into the treatment plans can be a missing link to health and happiness again. In 2019, I embarked on a journey that would forever change my life’s trajectory. What started as a persistent stomachache was soon diagnosed as Stage 3 cancer, shaking my foundation of existence. Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty, art emerged as a beacon of light, guiding me through the darkest of times.
Driven by this transformative experience, my focus has shifted towards harnessing the power of art to heal and inspire. Through drawing sessions, I found solace, release, a channeling my fears, tensions, and a clarity laid upon a canvas, paper or iPad. What began as a means of coping evolved into a profound journey of self-discovery and renewal.
