Strategy

Strategy

Our strategy is to expose participants to an artistic process that can serve both as an emotional outlet and as a means for self-expression. During group, participants will be given the chance to express themselves in an atmosphere free of criticism or comment, thus freeing them to use the materials to develop their own thoughts and feelings.

OPEN STUDIO PROCESS

An art therapy technique based on the following elements:

- INTENTION, warm-up writing aspect to ground and focus attention

- ART-MAKING, art materials and simple techniques such as drawing,
painting, collage, and basic sculpture are introduced.

- WITNESS, uncensored writing in response to one’s own creations,
either observations about the product created or engaging in a dialogue
with the artwork.

- Participants are encouraged to SHARE their artwork, read aloud
their writing, or both.

WHY ART MAKING?

Art making, which is always founded on an individual’s own experiences can awaken both conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Creating art offers the comfort of touch, the freedom of non-verbal expression, reduction of stress and the opportunity to exercise control. The introduction of new art materials and art activities foster individual choices that help to build self esteem.