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Inner Weather – Weather the storm through Art

5 April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
Inner weather through art

Inner Weather

Come and join us for this creative workshop by the seaside with therapeutic arts and learn how to ‘weather the storm’ through art.

It might be sunny outside but we may feel caught in the eye of the storm. Sometimes it’s raining out there but we are shining bright with our inner happiness.

In this workshop we will explore our ‘inner weather’ artistically with soft pastels. Colours are closely linked to emotions. We find that feelings which cannot be expressed in words come naturally as images, gestures and forms.

Together we will embrace the joys and challenges of our current life situation through drawing our inner weather. Art allows us to express and release pent up emotions whilst learning about ourselves with compassion. This session is being held at The Red Beach hut, Walton on the Naze. You’ll have an opportunity to enjoy time by the seaside.

What to Expect:

  • Guidance and encouragement as you try something new.
  • Fun with art.
  • A safe, welcoming non-judgemental space where you can explore art making at your own pace.
  • An enjoyable, relaxing time by the seaside.

Questions & Answers

Therapeutic art, often referred to as art therapy, is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It allows individuals to express themselves in a non-verbal way, which can be especially beneficial for those who find it difficult to articulate their feelings or experiences through words. It can be beneficial for individuals affected by a loved one’s addiction, or those bereaved, helping them to process their experiences and emotions in a safe environment. Please note this is not therapy, but the session is therapy informed and led my a Therapeutic Arts Counsellor so it may have therapeutic effects.

Please bring a bottle of water.  You are also welcome to bring a journal and a pen with you. Most importantly, come with curiosity—art has the power to transform your energy and emotions!

The session is suited to everyone. No prior experience is necessary. The session is designed for all levels—just come with an open heart and a willingness to explore.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows for free movement and mess making. You will be given an apron to wear to protect your clothes, but just in case, don’t wear your best.

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Meet Marie your Facilitator

I’m Marie Grueberova a Therapeutic Arts Counsellor.  Art has been woven throughout my life in various forms –a hobby, a field of study, a commercial job and finally a healing companion. It took me a long time to make friends with art. At first it was a skill I wanted to perfect, trying to bend art to my will (and failing frustratingly). Until I discovered therapeutic arts at Tobias School of Art & Therapy where I learned to allow the images & forms to come out of me and through me. I began to trust the wisdom of the creative process to guide me and to release the emotional pain & struggle. Now I help others to find friendship with art and their own capacity to heal themselves.

This session is not Therapy. It is therapy informed so it may have a therapeutic effect.

Details

  • Date: 5 April 2025
  • Time:
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Cost: Free
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