Using hands-on textile crafting as a tool for relaxation and stress relief is known have many psychological and social benefits. Research shows that crafting has a lot in common with meditation and can improve problem-solving skills, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall quality of life. Dreamcatchers are, in essence, a symbol of acceptance, mindfulness, and healing.
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about and practice activity-oriented mindfulness meditation while invoking your creativity to make your very own dreamcatcher. Relax, unwind, and connect with yourself and each other through the process of creating a symbol of your inner beauty to add to your home.
Class led by Kristy Mathews is a licensed psychotherapist, artist, and art instructor. She believes that it is within the creative process that self-healing occurs. Her passions include making and sharing her love for dreamcatchers, expressive/intuitive painting, writing poetry, mindfulness meditation, and working with individuals and groups to increase mental and spiritual wholeness."
$30/person RSVP Required