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Unlock Your Inner Creativity: A Guided Art-Making Class for Self-Expression and Stress Relief

Creative activities are powerful tools to help us connect to our truest self, calm stress,
honor and express feelings, disarm the inner critic, discover and enhance inner
resources, and find new solutions to problems. Art making is also fun as it brings out
the playful child in us.

This class will offer simple, guided creative activities in a safe space with a variety of art materials. While guided activities will be suggested, participants can choose to use the materials in their own way.

Who is this class for?
Anyone who is curious, open, and wants to learn.
All ages are welcome including kids with their adult.
NO SKILLS REQUIRED.

April 18th: Quieting the Inner-Critic
April 25th: Using Art to Relieve Stress and Manage Anxiety
May 16th: Honoring and Integrating Your Life Journey
May 23rd:  Discovering Inner-Resources to Enhance your Life

You can sign up for one class, a combination of classes, or all classes.
The class will be facilitated by Susan Hood, Artist retired MSW therapist and the Rev. Kally Elliott

When: April 18 and 25 and May 16 and 23
Time: 6:30pm - 8pm
Where: Heritage Hall

Please register by calling or emailing the church office.
phone: 541-382-4401 email: [email protected]

Be sure to wear clothing that can get a little "art" on it!

In art, “There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” …Bob Ross


Scheduled Dates

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 6:30pm
Thu, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm
Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm

About The Center for Wellbeing & Wisdom at Bend First Presbyterian

We believe mind, body, soul and community are intricately connected with one another. Our Christian faith inspires this ministry of wellness, but we do not impose our faith on anyone nor assume faith for anyone. We practice Spacious Christianity, and our culture provides a welcoming environment for everyone, without discrimination for any reason such as race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, (dis)ability, or marital status.

All are welcome.

Currently we offer regular classes including, Dance for Parkinsons and Exercise with Parkinsons, We also offer NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) classes and various workshops throughout the year. For more information on how to register for any of these classes, contact Office Coordinator Sherry Smith by phone (541)382-4401 or by email [email protected] .

To see which classes are currently being held at First Pres visit our News & Events page by clicking here: https://bendfp.org/calendar-2/coming-up/

We are hoping to add more classes in the 2024-2025 year! If you are an instructor and would like to bring your class to the Center for Well Being and Wisdom please email Pastor Kally at [email protected].

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