'Artful: Exploring self through art' - Rythms

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Theme: 

Translate the experience into colors, textures, and shapes.

• Concept: Cross-modal connections in the brain (how senses interact).

• Activity: Translate music, nature, white noise into art. 

• Materials: Watercolour, ink, graphite, markers or mixed media for collage

• Artful Element: Enhance sensory integration and mindfulness through a multi-sensory experience.

Theme: 

How repeated thought patterns shape neural connections.

• Concept: Mimicking the formation of neural pathways. 

• Activity: Free-flowing, continuous-line drawing without lifting the pen, 

• Materials: Watercolor, ink, graphite, markers or mixed media.

• Artful Element: Encourage cognitive flexibility and non-linear thinking, reinforcing new mental connections.

Theme: 

Finding calm through repetition and structure.

• Concept: Using repetitive patterns  to mimic brain’s natural rhythms.

• Activity: Drawing or painting geometric patterns.

• Materials: Fine liners, acrylic paint, carving blocks for printmaking.

• Artful Element: Slow, deliberate strokes, rhythmic pattern-making synchronized with breathing to promote relaxation.

Theme: 

Visualizing emotions and memories through abstract composition.

• Concept: Mapping the brain’s emotional and memory networks through colour and layers.

• Activity: Creating a memory map with layers of paint, collage, and handwritten reflections to represent past experiences.

• Materials: Watercolours, pens, collage materials, personal writings, textured paper.

• Artful Element: Reflecting on how memories shape emotions and practicing self-compassion.

Theme: 

Using movement and rhythm in art to promote relaxation and body awareness.

• Concept: Focusing on breath and movement through fluid and continuous strokes.

• Activity: Free-flowing mark-making using large sheets of paper and expressive strokes in sync with breath or music.

• Materials: Charcoal, ink, soft pastels, large brushes and watercolours.

• Artful Element: Awareness of body movements, breath-led strokes, and meditative flow.

Theme: 

Bringing together all learned techniques for a final personal piece.

• Concept: Final piece to integrate mindful techniques and personal expression into one artwork.

• Activity: Creating a final personal artwork using techniques from previous sessions to embrace self-growth.

• Materials: Watercolours, pens, collage materials, personal writings, textured paper.

• Artful Element: Reflecting on growth, setting artistic intentions for the future.