Art for Cancer Wellness: Process Painting Patients Group with Em, Fall 2023
Workshop Title: Process Painting Patients Group
Facilitator:Â Em Jones, MA, LGPAT, ATR-P, BFA
Dates: Tuesdays, 6 PM to 7:30 PM ET
- October 10, 2023
- October 24, 2023
- November 7, 2023
- November 21, 2023
- December 5, 2023
- December 19, 2023
In this autumn workshop series of six bi-weekly sessions facilitated by art therapist Em Jones, participants are invited to engage in the process of El Duende one-canvas painting. Each week, group members will be guided to nonverbally explore their thoughts, feelings, and current experiences by developing one canvas painting over the six sessions. The El Duende method invites participants to explore the concepts of layering, rhythm & tension, sensory engagement, and visual interest, bringing forth emotional vibrancy and authenticity through cumulative process painting. Over these weeks of writing and painting, this workshop aims to facilitate self-expression, invite relaxation and flow, and encourage support in a creative and healing virtual group atmosphere.
Workshop Materials: Participants will be provided with one canvas and basic acrylic painting materials. Participants are also welcome to use any other painting materials they have available. Participants will also be given a small notebook for writing.
Week-by-Week Overview: Each workshop will be structured as follows: check-in, writing exercise, artmaking, discussion, grounding exercise, and closing thoughts.
Week 1 — October 10: Introduction to El Duende
Materials: Canvas, Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, water cup, paper towels.
- Structure: Group introductions, review of consent, and space to discuss group expectations and goals. Check-in; Introduction to El Duende and cumulative painting process; Review of materials; Writing exercise; Artmaking. Discussion; Controlled Breathing; Closing.
Week 2 — October 24: Process Painting
Materials: Canvas, Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, water cup, paper towels.
- Structure: Check-in; Review of El Duende; Review of materials; Writing exercise; Artmaking. Discussion; Controlled Breathing; Closing.
Week 3 — November 7: Process Painting
Materials: Canvas, Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, water cup, paper towels.
- Structure: Check-in; Review of El Duende; Review of materials; Writing exercise; Artmaking. Discussion; Controlled Breathing; Closing.
Week 4 — November 21: Process Painting
Materials: Canvas, Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, water cup, paper towels.
- Structure: Check-in; Review of El Duende; Review of materials; Writing exercise; Artmaking. Discussion; Controlled Breathing; Closing.
Week 5 — December 5: Process Painting
Materials: Canvas, Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, water cup, paper towels.
- Structure: Check-in; Review of El Duende; Review of materials; Writing exercise; Artmaking. Discussion; Controlled Breathing; Closing.
Week 6 — December 19: Process Painting
Materials: Canvas, Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, water cup, paper towels.
- Structure: Check-in; Review of El Duende; Review of materials; Writing exercise; Artmaking. Discussion of cumulative painting; Review of session series; Controlled Breathing; Closing.