In this 4 part series, I will lead you through a creative practice called Intuitive Art Journaling. There are no rules to this creative practice-no “right” or “wrong.” You do not need expensive equipment for this class because this class is not about creating something to hang on your wall-although that may be an unintended outcome! This class is about PROCESS.
Intuitive Art Journaling is a way to keep a visual and oftentimes a written record of one’s thoughts, feelings and ideas. An Art Journal can combine journal writing with a variety of art mediums and techniques to reflect the inner work you may be processing. Using an assortment of supplies, you will learn a variety of techniques that will allow you to practice art journaling on your own.
Each week, you have the choice to continue with the art page you ended with in the previous class, or you will be able to begin a new page. Each class will begin with a guided meditation and a prompt that will inform what you may focus on as you create your art journal page. At the end of the series, you will have the knowledge to use art journaling to process trauma, confront stress, and clarify moments in your life that are uncertain or unknown. This course will guide you through your EMOTIONAL/QUEER wellness to build a fulfilling creative practice.
This Queer Life class is for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Come as you are. This is a judgment-free space. (Self-judgment included!) This is a safe space in which you will be free to express your queerness in any way you feel led. Whether you are confident in your identity or you are curious; whether you are feeling
isolated or you have a queer community, this class will give you time and space to process whatever you feel called to. You may go deep or you may be playful. Each class may elicit a different feeling, a new experience.
Supplies: A supply list will be given one week prior to the start of class.
Supply List Cost: $0-$50 (depending on what you have at home and how much you want to spend!)
Bio:
Hi! My name is Amy Vaughn (she/her). I work full-time out of my home art studio where I create, paint, practice both modern and traditional calligraphy and photograph all sorts of miscellaneous and enchanting things that cross my path. I am a teacher, writer and poet, an artist, mom, daughter, friend and lover of life. I currently live in Champaign IL with my partner. I have taught Kindergarten through 2nd grade students in reading and writing, integrating the arts into literacy learning. I have taught multi-age students in a variety of art mediums. I love to read, garden, take walks and help others grow and blossom-whether it is finding their inner creative self or navigating the messy beautifulness of life, which is why I am currently training to be certified in Art Therapy.