The Studio of Marie Laywine | Art Therapy - Exploring your World

What is Art Therapy? Art Therapy involves the use of art materials for the making of images, drawings or claywork for self-expression, reflection and exploration in the presence of a trained Art Therapist. No previous experience or skill in art-making is required. The value of the drawing or painting lies in its contribution to the therapy rather than whether it is ‘good art’. The process of creating the work is more important than the final product. In every session there is time for activity and discussion.Many difficult and poorly understood feelings can find release through image-making. The image is the focus of all communication between creator and therapist. As a result, very often poorly understood feelings begin to find a clearer definition. The Art Therapist does not interpret the images. Art Therapy touches all aspects of a person. The overall objective of Art Therapy is to enable the person to change and grow on a personal level. I am particularly interested in the development of the creative process.

Art Therapy Workshops A typical day starts using paper and pencil, and the use of adjectives to best describe a way of feeling, followed by drawing; taking a line for a walk around the feeling to give it a form; clay work; followed by painting and the use of colour to give amplification to the feeling explored. In summary, the Art Therapy Days focus is to give a form to feelings. The next workshop day is 2 July 10-4.30, the focus of the day is to explore your relationship with yourself.  You will be provided with all art equipment, tea and coffee. There are numerous tea rooms in the village where  you can buy lunch. You will need to wear warm clothes. No experience is necessary though experience is  welcome. See my website for bookings http://www.marielaywine.com/acatalog/Art_Therapy.html