In this Skill-Building Workshop, graphic designer Terry Marks was the lead teaching artist, focusing on the activity, “My Place” from Chill & Spill.

He taught therapists – most of whom had little to no experience making art – how to take the abstract concept of a “safe place” to a finished artistic collage. As they learned how to do it themselves, they were able to see how they could bring the experience back to the kids they served. See more photos in our gallery!

ABOUT CHILL & SPILL SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS:

Each month, Art with Heart offers these workshops for therapists, social workers, and educators, as well as volunteers in youth-focused organizations and individuals seeking personal enrichment. See the Events download the assassination bureau section of our website for upcoming dates. The projects are planned and art media are selected to suit each unique activity in the Chill & Spill guided journal. We tag-team a licensed mental health therapist with a teaching artist to bring participants a full experience that they can bring back to the youth they work with.

Working together on the Chill & Spill activities, participants and the leaders find that art is not only enjoyable, but also therapeutic. They now have a new skill that directly relates back to their work with youth. Sign up today!