Charity Workshops
I am not a physiologist, practicing doctor or trained Art therapist. I do not take a strictly quantitative approach nor do I claim scientific accuracy with respect to the results achievable in art therapy. I do, however, take issue with some people who are denying art therapy any significant impact as a therapeutic treatments. I will nevertheless less insist in my personal observations and experiences made with a wide variety of art forms and their positive effect on wellbeing, self esteem and mental health.
Therapeutic painting during the total lockdown of Spain due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Why are you teaching people to paint watercolor?
Learning to paint watercolor helped me to deal with many personal and emotional issues, open-end my mind to new opportunities in life and was after all the most affordable way to do something creative when I didn’t have much in live to be creative about. I’m not claiming that watercolor will have the same effect on all my workshop participants but I think that it can help people independent of age, background or educational level.
How can I book a workshop
Workshops can not be booked directly. They are provided to charity organizations and street-projects free of charge, with the support of all the patrons buying paintings. If you are still interested in booking a workshop for a private or corporal setting please use the contact form.
Where are these workshops offered
Wherever the exposure to art and watercolor can provide the most benefit to people, e.g. street work, schools, elderly care facilities, centers for people with disabilities etc.
What are the benefits of Art therapy
Studies suggest that art therapy can help with depression, anxiety various phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. No matter wether you choose to emerge your self in it or if you actively create art it is usually considered a relaxing and inspiring activity.
What do participants need to bring
Interest in art or a moderate interest in trying something new. The proceeds of my paintings sold here are providing all the material required (paper, pigment, brushes and pencils). Participants will be able to attend the workshops at no cost and take the remaining materials with them to continue their practice.
Who is paying for the workshop
The proceedings of my paintings sold on this homepage are covering all the material expenses (~5 Euro per participant) Participants will be able to attend the workshops at no cost and take the remaining materials with them to continue their practice at home.