Rise & Release - A Therapeutic Art Experience

What you'll do:

Process difficult emotions while you create a group art project, feeling lighter in the end.

We hold space for various groups to share and process emotions together in our art classroom with low-cost expressive art classes. Together, we'll allow our feelings to rise through writing prompts and discussion. Then we'll create a guided, personalized group project to as we allow the opportunity to reflect and release these emotions from our bodies with large body movements and heavy intention. Participants are welcome to share their experiences openly or process privately through the art-making process. These classes result in a sense of shared community, while producing beautiful artwork as a team. No art experience is necessary, as we will be focused on the process over the final product. ALL are welcome.

This class is great as a work retreat, for those suffering from loss, those in emotionally draining occupations/situations, families going through significant change, or anyone looking to release some negative feelings about our current social climate or life in general. Our hope is that you'll leave the session feeling lighter and with the ability to rephrase and realign your thoughts to a more positive way of thinking. Every session is different, as it will be based on the group attending.

Why we love it for your party:

• A unique, meaningful way to connect deeply with your group

• Guided art-making that helps process emotions and foster healing

• Perfect for retreats, support circles, families, or friends navigating change

• Everyone contributes to a collaborative piece of art – no skills required

• Leaves participants feeling lighter, grounded, and creatively inspired

About this experience partner:

Catalyst Arts Collaborative is an inclusive, collective organization that believes that everyone is creative and that the Arts serve all. We provide opportunities for community connection and support for creatives – of all types and at all stages – through facilitating education, enrichment, and outreach programs that inspire and encourage growth.

Additional Information:

• See booking calendar for available dates and times.

• Each session is approximately 2 hours.

• Minimum of 6 participants per session, 20 participants max. Ages 18+