For those of you who are Creative Non-Artist or feel you have loads of untapped creative potential, but are unsure where to start and also wanting to work on learning how to “switch off” and “unwind” through creative outlets. This introductory workshop is designed to be simple, mindful and relaxing in a fun, social setting. Practical and experiential hands-on activity, creating your own creative personalised artwork using fun creative mixed media techniques. You will also learn simple techniques to help reduce stress, increase wellbeing and enjoyment in everyday life. No artistic experience required. All levels of creative and artistic flair welcome.

Content:

The workshop will focus on connecting with our inner-self through some simple, mindfulness techniques such as, meditating on the run, and relaxation breathing, whilst creating simple, engaging creative art work on the day to take home.

• Understanding and working with Colour Therapy and Colour Mixing
• Zen Doodling, Mandalas and easy mixed media compositions.
• Mediums include: acrylic paints and or water based inks and natural stains

Learning Outcomes:

• This workshop will have outlined objectives to achieve at the conclusion, however, it is entirely up to participants how much of it is achieved. It is meant to be self-driven and self-actualising, however participants have the benefit of having time in this session to be creatively guided accordingly. No one is under any pressure!
• Practice mindfulness and easy relaxation breathing techniques with guided visualisations and short meditations. Soft/relaxing music will be utilised in this session.
• There will be focus on hands on creating as well as group discussion and sharing as well as reflection time in the workshop session.

What to bring:

Tutor will contact participants prior to workshop to discuss requirements and a basic art kit to be brought in. Most art materials will be provided on the day.
No artistic experience required.
All levels of creative and artistic flair welcome.
Facilitated by an Artist/Art Therapy and Wellbeing Facilitator

Duration: 1x 6 hour workshop (10 minute + 30 minute lunch break is included), participants may bring morning tea/snacks, lunch and drinks on the day as there will be no food truck available. Vending machines are available on premises for snacks and cold drinks.

Art Supplies Discount:

As an added bonus for learning Art with SGSCC, all enrolled students are entitled to a generous 10% discount off the purchase of art supplies when they shop instore at Eckersley’s Art & Craft, Taren Point!
View Eckersley's Website for product ideas.

About the Tutor:

'Melissa (Mel) Martin is a contemporary artist, practicing Art Therapy and is a Champion of Change, who has taken her interests and professional training in People Management/Organisational Psychology, and Art Therapy to a new level of experiencing self- awareness. Mel runs local creative art classes/workshops through Learning and Community Centres as well as privately, where she explores with small groups their true selves and the potential they have and the fear that is holding them back. Offering a varied range of personalised Creative Art Services from Art Therapy and Mindfulness practices, exploring a range of mixed media art techniques and tools to facilitate imaginative fun and creative expression, which can facilitate team building opportunities, reduce stress, improve confidence, compassion, problem solving skills, workflow and life balance.'

Melissa (Mel) Martin is a contemporary artist, practicing Art Therapy and is a Champion of Change, who has taken her interests and professional training in
People Management/Organisational Psychology, and Art Therapy to a new level of
experiencing self- awareness.
Mel runs local creative art classes/workshops through Learning and Community Centres as well as privately, where she explores with small groups their true selves and the potential they have and the fear that is holding them back.
Offering a varied range of personalised Creative Art Services from Art Therapy and Mindfulness practices, exploring a range of mixed media art techniques and tools to facilitate imaginative fun and creative expression, which can facilitate team building opportunities, reduce stress, improve confidence, compassion, problem solving skills, workflow and life balance.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.