|
|
 |
|||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
About Follow Your Art Follow Your Art is based on the philosophy that in a safe, supportive environment, creative art experiences can enhance personal growth, awareness, and quality of life at any age. Art experiences with Follow Your Art provide the skills and tools for artistic expression and a supportive and creative environment, for increased self-awareness, creativity and healthy expression of emotions. Art experiences through Follow Your Art are not limited to art classes; professional art therapy services are available for children and adults, as are professional development workshops for staff working with children with special needs. Despite the varied services offered, the intention of Follow Your Art is the same: to bring art to the every day, to use art to connect to ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Children seem to know how to do this instinctively, so classes for children capitalize on what they already know about being everyday artists. Art materials and concepts are presented, examples are given, then children are permitted to explore and create in whatever way is natural for them, all in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. For adults, giving ourselves permission to play, experiment, and create from the heart doesn’t come as easily. Artists are expected to enter any Follow Your Art experience with an open mind and heart, to be prepared to take risks and try new things. Artists should expect a relaxing, accepting environment, and a responsive and informed facilitator. They should also expect to learn something new about their creative abilities and what they are capable of accomplishing. Follow Your Art is not just about learning to ‘do’ art, though instruction is part of the process, and skill learning is the first step. It is about devoting a small amount of time to focus on being creative and getting out of our heads and into our selves. It’s about creating another dimension to our experience of the everyday.
See Offerings to learn more about what types of services are available through Follow Your Art.
For more information or to register for classes 781-665-5652 179 Green Street, 3rd. Floor Melrose, MA |
|||||
