Is the daily grind keeping you away from your creativity? Do you want to learn how to let go of perfectionism in your art practice? This is the perfect opportunity to learn something new, spark your imagination, and allow yourself to be messy.
Join Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teaching Artists Aistė Rye and Art Therapist Katrina Van Strien, LMHCA, ATR-P for this pop-up art therapy workshop "Clay Play & Paper Mache" to connect to your intuition and let go of perfectionism.
When: Sunday, July 14, the event starts at 2:00 pm PT
Where: Slip Gallery; 2301 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
What is the art therapy workshop?
During this art therapy workshop, you will play with a paper mache layering method, so say farewell to anxiety and hello party-in-a-bowl (or vessel)! Vessels can symbolize the body as a container of the soul or spirit. Vessels also represent the mind and heart, holding thoughts, emotions, and experiences. By the end of this workshop, you will have created a unique vessel by applying the art of paper mache with the guidance of the Teaching Artist and Art Therapist.
No artistic experience is necessary – just an open mind and willingness to explore! Community workshops at The Spirit Lab are designed to be fun and engaging, allowing you time to rest, reflect, and experiment with different art supplies and techniques.
This Workshop May Help With:
- Exploring senses
- Increasing mindfulness
- Boosting creativity & camaraderie
- Relieving stress and promoting relaxation
- Self discovery
- Soothing anxiety
Important Information:
- All art supplies are included with ticket purchase
- Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all workshops at The Spirit Lab. If you need financial assistance, please email Aistė at hello@aisteryecreative.com.
- No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time.
- Water, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks available with ticket purchase.
- Open to all 18+
- All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities are welcome and celebrated.
About the Educators:
Aistė Rye (she/her) is a Lithuanian-American, Deaf/HoH, and Queer Therapeutic Art Facilitator, Muralist, Visual Designer, and founder of The Spirit Lab based in Seattle. Aistė is passionate about bringing therapeutic art to individuals and communities to experience the benefits of creative expression. Learn more about Aistė's work at aisteryecreative.com.
Katrina Van Strien (she/her) is a mixed-race artist, art therapist, and mental health counselor based in Tacoma. She provides art therapy online for teens and emerging adults along with walk-and-talk therapy for women in Tacoma. She is passionate about walking with folks through the messiness of life, making art even if it’s not pretty, and helping folks see in brighter colors than before. Learn more at pearlarttherapy.com.
Access Needs:
- Please let Aistė know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning at hello@aisteryecreative.com.
ID: Creme crumpled paper background. The Spirit Lab logo at header followed by orange text stating “ Clay Play & Paper Mache" and black text "an Art Therapy Workshop featuring Art Therapist Katrina Van Strien." Teal calendar logo below with text next to it stating Sunday, July 14. To the right is a teal location logo with text Slip Gallery 2301 1st Ave, Seattle. Below is an orange box with white text stating Early Bird: July 1. On bottom left is a light black single-line drawing of a face and flowers. Below it is a strip of newspaper. Bottom right is a colorful paper mache bowl with flowers in it. Next to the bowl is a small rainbow clay pot.