Art for mindfulness – Alyssa's Art Garden

Through the process of being creative, we can achieve deep relaxation and clarity, otherwise known as the ‘flow state’. Art and creativity has been shown to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and aids in processing difficult emotions and navigating life challenges.

Workshop Programmes

Workshops and classes are available by appointment, either at my home studio in Medina or by mobile arrangement, available Thursday-Saturday. To book, simply contact me with a workshop request and preferred day and time. Cost is $25 per person with a minimum of three participants. All workshops suitable for adults and children 12 and over.

Art Journaling Workshop

Discover how to utilise mixed media and collage in a daily journaling practise. All materials provided, including an A4 art journal. Workshop runs for 3 hours.

Totem Animal Painting Workshop

Through meditation, discover your special ‘totem animal’, and the unique attributes your animal brings. This is an acrylic painting workshop, where the finished painting will be a symbol of encouragement and inspiration. No experience necessary, as I will assist you in any way needed. All materials supplied, this is a 3 hour workshop which can be run as a series over 2 weeks.

Mixed Media Assemblage Workshop

In this workshop, participants will create a mixed media ‘assemblage’artwork using a variety of materials including scrapbook papers, feathers, found objects, trinkets which are glued to a craftboard and further enhanced with acrylic or enamel spray paint or acrylic paint. All materials provided, however, bringing along objects, bits of fabric etc makes the artwork more meaningful and personal.