Workshop Registration

Groups and workshops are opportunities to gather with like-minded people for a supportive art-making experience. All groups and workshops are structured to meet the needs and goals of the specific group, whether that is exploring and sharing the experience of living with a health condition, making meaning of aspects of identity, or experimenting with arts-based techniques to promote self-discovery and wellness. Art tasks are tailored to address the goals of the group, generate dialogue, and promote insight in a supportive environment. No prior art training is necessary, so beginners are welcome. The guiding philosophy is that all creative expression is a reflection of your inner experience, so there is no room for judgment.

I offer groups and workshops addressing any of the following health issues, identity concerns and personal issues:

Diabetes (Children, Teens, Adults, Parents, Type 1, Type 2)
Cancer
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
LGBT (Teens, Adults)
Self-Care for Parents
Women’s Issues
Childlessness

The following project/technique groups can be scheduled as general interest, or they can be structured to meet the needs of a specific group, i.e. Altered Books for People with Cancer:

Art Journaling
Altered Books
Intuitive & Responsive Art-Making

General art groups and workshops open to all are available for people interested in exploring the therapeutic benefits of creative expression:

Personal Growth
Wellness
Creative Growth
Stress-Reduction

Groups and workshops are scheduled in response to requests, provided enough people are interested in registering. If you are interested in attending a group, please contact me. On-site groups are limited to no more than 8 participants.

Pre-registration with payment submitted via PayPal to leeann@leeannthill.com, or mail-in check is required for all workshops. I can provide a receipt to submit for reimbursement from your health insurance provider, but please check with your insurance company because coverage varies and cannot be guaranteed.

Examples of groups available:

Art Journal Workshop (3-hour workshop for older teens and adults)
Art journaling combines traditional journaling techniques with creative visual expression to promote self-reflection and creative growth. Learn and experiment with art journaling techniques in this hands-on workshop. Time will be reserved for group discussion to process and share feedback. The emphasis will be on engaging in the creative process and personal growth. All creative expression will be honored and valued. All skill levels welcome. Space is Limited to 4. Fee: $75

Altered-Book Journals Series (4-Week Series of 90-Minute Workshops)
Attendees of this workshop will focus on transforming used books into works of art using altered book techniques to create personal journals. Journals can be used for writing and art-making for creative and personal growth on your own or in conjunction with individual out-patient therapy. Please bring 2 used hardcover cloth-bound books to recycle for this project. Having two books allows you to work on one while the other one is drying. Fee: $150

Parents of Children with Medical & Health Issues Series (4-Week Series of 75-Minute Group Sessions)
Parenting a child with a medical condition adds a layer of stress, guilt, fear and anxiety to family life. During this workshop, parents will engage in art-making to safely express, share and explore the complicated feelings associated with this unique parenting challenge. Fee: $125

Art-Based Stress Reduction and Relaxation for Adults Workshop (2-hr Workshop)
Spend an evening recharging your mind and spirit with creative expression. The worries and stress in your life will fade into the background as you lose yourself in your creative process, simultaneously relaxing and re-energizing yourself. This 2-hour workshop will employ basic art techniques designed to promote creativity and ease anxiety. Fee: $50

Altered Books for Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors Series (4-Week Series of 90-Minute Group Sessions)
During this art group series, you will work with the themes of destruction, creation and transformation, converting used books into works of art that tell your story, using traditional art-making techniques as well as scrapbooking techniques. An altered books is both a work of art and a reflection of one’s personal journey. Fee: $150

LGBQ Teens Series (4-Week Series of 75-Minute Group Sessions)
Join other lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning teens for a supportive, interactive group series. Art tasks are designed to visually explore topics of concern, like dating and identity, promote new insight, and serve as a healthy expressive outlet. Fee: $125

Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Series (4-Week Series of 75-Minute Group Sessions)
Whether you have lived with type 1 diabetes since you were a child, or you have been more recently diagnosed, this group will focus on art-making as a means of exploring the moment-to-moment management demands, issues related to family, relationships, socializing and work, concerns about the future, and other common themes. Fee: $125