"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up." 
- Pablo Picasso

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Meditative Art are holistic sessions that integrate therapeutic art techniques, yoga principles and meditation with colors and music – creating a playful way to spend quality time together as a whanau.

Starting planting the seed and setting the intention of being open in returning to who we are, we are going to use art as a tool to tune with our inner-artist and qualities. We will allow our emotions to come out as an expression of creativity in order to accept our feelings and thoughts and create emotional balance in our life.  The deeper we connect with our Inner-self, the more we trust our intuition and we relate with everything around us.
We will strengthen our imagination, self-esteem and self-awareness closing the course with a deeper connection and acceptance of our being.


SERVICE

• DURATION: 60 to 90 minutes session
• TARGET: Adults (youth, grown ups, seniors) - Anyone can enjoy the benefits of making art.

BENEFITS

• Improves self-esteem
• Increases self-awareness
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Enables to effect change and grow on a personal level
• Gains a better understanding of the Self and the nature of difficulties and distress.
• Helps to express thoughts, feelings, and conflicts for those who find verbal expression difficult.
• Gives expression to people of diverse cultures who may lack English verbal ability or be unaccustomed to talking about themselves.
• The "Dark Side" of the psyche is more easily expressed in art.
• Focuses concentration on a single activity, shutting down intrusive thoughts.

INFO & BOOKINGS

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Upcoming events to stay connected...

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MEDITATIVE ART - CONNECT TO THE SELF (HONONGA KI AU)
Workshop / Course 2022 in person

Our well-being is intimately connected to our experiences of the world.
Therapeutic Art works well with Mindfulness because being engaged in creative endorsements helps us focus on the artwork, which becomes our centre of consciousness.

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ART & TEA - SENIORS
To enhance creativity and connection.

• Dates: 3 November - 8 December (6-week course)
  
• Time: Thursdays, 10 – 11:30am
• Location: Highbury House - 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead
  

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

MOVESPACE
To reduce stress and anxiety and develop new habits.

• Dates: 2 August - 13 September   (7-week course)
  
• Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8pm
  
• Location: 473 Dominion Road, Mount Eden
  

REGISTRATION

ORAKEI COMMUNITY CENTRE
To reduce stress and anxiety and develop new habits.

• Dates: 18 August - 27 September   (7-week course)
• Time: Thursdays, 6 – 7:30pm
• Location: 156 Kepa Road, Orakei
  

*FULLY BOOKED*

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

SELWYN COLLEGE
To reduce stress and anxiety and develop new habits.

• Dates: 18 October - 15 November  (5-week course)
• Time: Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30pm
• Location: 203-245 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama

REGISTRATION

AUCKLAND WOMEN'S CENTRE
To reduce stress and anxiety and develop new habits.

• Dates: 17 October - 5 December  (7-week course) / NO class on 24 Oct
• Time: Mondays, 7 – 8:30pm
• Location: 4 Warnock St, Grey Lynn
  

REGISTRATION

Contributing to life.

Supporting our community.

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MEDITATIVE ART - MECF PAIHERE
Supported by Albert-Eden Local Board

Poipoia te kakano kia puawai.
Nurture the seed and it will bloom.

When paihere are mindful, they are fully aware of their senses and experiences.
They are encouraged to focus their full attention on what they are currently experiencing and let their incoming thoughts gently flow away.
Paihere are supported to accept their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and not to judge them. Mindfulness includes techniques such as breathing, meditation, and creative activities.

INFO

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ART & TEA - SENIORS
Supported by Kaipatiki Local Board and Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust
In collaboration with Highbury Community House

Aroha mai, aroha atu.
Love received demands love returned.

Art & Tea is a workshop which allows Seniors to get involved in Art projects and practices of Mindfulness. The intention of these sessions is to offer a creative way to connect with others, reducing the feelings of isolation and loneliness.

INFO