Expressive Arts: focuses on projects that help us explore the changes and challenges we face through various artistic methods. Many participants express that time in expressive arts is the most relaxing time they experience each week.

Come try it out. No experience necessary. Materials provided.

Tuesday, February 3 - Designing Heart-shaped Decorations with Amy

Tuesday, February 10 - Expressive Arts for Stress Relief with Aileen. Use painting, drawing, or mixed media to express feelings of stress or anxiety

Tuesday, February 17 - Scrapbook Making with Amy

Tuesday, February 24 - Collage your Goals with Aileen.  Create a vision board of collage representing personal goals, hopes, or dreams using magazine pictures, colored paper and markers.

Tuesday, March 3 - Button Art with Amy

Tuesday, March 17 - Gratitude Jar Art with Aileen.  Combine art and reflection by creating decorative jars to hold daily notes of gratitude.

Tuesday, March 24 - Pin Charm Keychain Making with Amy

Tuesday, March 31 - Mandala or Pattern Coloring with Aileen.  Coloring mandalas or intricate designs can reduce anxiety, encourage focus, and provide a calming, meditative activity.

Tuesday, April 7 - Popsicle Stick Birdhouse Painting with Amy

Tuesday, April 14 - Memory or Keepsake Boxes with Aileen.  Decorate small boxes to store meaningful mementos, letters, or artwork.

Tuesday, April 21 - Shell Art with Amy

Tuesday, April 28 - Handmade Greeting Cards with Aileen. Create cards for loved ones or fellow CSCAZ participants.