Artistic Directives for Children, Adolescents and Adults

WellArt therapy is designed to nuture creativity and safe expression. Participants work around carefully designed activities and receive specialized one-on-one counseling. We recognize that each person has his/her own personality and needs. Clients are exposed to sketching, art journaling, painting, crafts, clay, and other creative modalities that encourage self-expression, and may improve concentration and fine motor skills. We demonstrate fundamental concepts in a fun and positive atmosphere. Directives are carefully chosen for each individual diagnosis.

Content Samples
Canvas painting	Mixed Media	Mobiles
Imaginative Drawing	Art Journaling	3-D Crafts
Collage	Color Concepts	Clay
Artist Study	Still Life	Sand Play
Sculpture	Jewelry	Puppets
ME Boxes	Masks	Altered Books

Common Mediums
Watercolors	Color Pencils	Acrylic
Chalk Pastels	Oil Pastels	Charcoal
Crayon & Marker	Clay	Textured Paper
Fabrics	Sand	Paper Mache
Model Magic	Beads	Yarn

Sample Workshop Descriptions

Below is a sample list of the many and varied materials and modalities offered. Regardless of subject matter, sessions are conducted with care and concern for all participants.

Demonstrations are followed by engaging exercises.
Therapist will monitor clinical progress individually and with pertinent family.
No prior art experience is necessary for any therapy.

Mixed Media....: A combination of two or more media in one art piece, usually participants use layer upon layer and add textures and personal items. Personal items are encouraged so that they may be incorporated into individual artworks.
Little Masterpeices....: Each child will be able to observe some of the great masters of art, from Van Gogh to Andy Warhol, by replicating original works in their individual way.
Monsters & Idols....: All cultures embrace and represent their values through stories and tales of myths, legends and heros. Stories will be explored and discussed and each child will choose a monster of myth or character and create their own playful version. For example: Cyclops (see children's gallery).
Abstract Collage & Painting....: Using watercolors, acrylics, paper and stamps, as well as personal trinkets that participants bring, clients will be able to create various collages and paintings using numerous mediums on a variety of subjects. With individualized instruction clients will explore color, line, shadow, movement, and form. Subjects will include landscapes, still-life, the figure, portraits, and abstract forms.

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