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 Grey Line with Black Blue and Yellow Georgia O'Keeffe |
a ten week group experience about This is not your mother’s goddess group! We will examine the feminine in art history and throughout many cultures as we follow the ups and downs of women’s roles. Art projects will allow men and women to experience creation first hand using methods, materials and information typically associated with women. Ornamentation, jewelry-making, sewing and kitchen windowsill still lifes are some of the methods designed to take us to the feminine in us all. Optional reading list available upon registration. With artist / art therapist Jas Milam DATE: 10 Thursday evenings TBA 2301 East 28th Street Chattanooga, TN. 37407
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 Three Generations: Mother, Daughter, Grandmother |
a six week art experience Art experiences designed to promote intimacy and communication will be presented in a fun and non-threatening way to mother/daughter pairs looking to improve their relationships. Participants will enjoy making art together while honoring both similarities and differences. No artistic experience is required.
DATE: TBA 2301 East 28th Street Chattanooga, TN. 37407
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 Cover Art by Oliver Burston |
a ten week group The tarot is an ancient and modern tool – a deck of cards that uses visual symbolism to represent the universal states of consciousness of mankind. During ten weeks of intensive study participants will use paint, collage and drawing techniques to personalize their own tarot deck. We will also study the history of the tarot, the best known art imagery from the tarot and how to use the different decks in our lives. No pervious knowledge or experience is required and non-artists will learn techniques to loosen inhibitions. Come enjoy this rich visual and creative experience! Optional reading list is available at registration. With artist / art therapist Jas Milam DATE: TBA 2301 East 28th Street Chattanooga, TN. 37407
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The Art of Astrology – It’s in the Stars a ten week group Astrology is the true combination of science and art that assumes we are not blank slates when we enter life. Beginners to advanced students will work with their own mixed media birthchart. Each session will combine teaching with hands-on art projects designed to promote understanding of the heavens. You will need to know the place, date and time of your birth (as closely as possible) when you register. With artist / art therapist Jas Milam DATES: TBA TIME: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 2301 East 28th Street Chattanooga, TN. 37407
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 Archetype Mandala Jas Milam |
an eight week art group By becoming aware of the archetypes operating in our lives we can get a glimpse of our purpose here on earth. Our conflicts and struggles, our strengths and weaknesses, our love lives and our fortunes are tied in with the archetypes we invoke when we begin our journey in life. Using the work of Caroline Myss, Carl Jung and mixed media art techniques, adult participants will name, claim and come to understand their own personal archetypes. An eight week commitment is suggested for this in depth course of study. Optional reading list provided at registration. With artist / art therapist Jas Milam DATES: Friday mornings in Jan and Feb 2014 TIME: 10am - 12.30 p.m. 1212 McCallie Ave. across form Warner Park Chattanooga, TN. 37404
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 Centering Octagon Hsaio |
a four week art group Centering through art and art making is a meditational or devotional practice designed to quiet the mind and tune in spiritually. The benefits may be seen immediately and are helpful in reducing stress, beautifying your surroundings and maintaining conscious contact with a Higher Power. Come join us for Friday morning art group during the month of November to learn more about art as a daily practice across cultures and time. Participants will learn centering techniques with oil pastels, textiles, mandalas, polymer clay, collage and visualization. This group is facilitated by Jas Milam, MAAT, artist, art therapist and recovering human being. Feel the power of a group experience and then incorporate what you like into a daily practice of your own. $50/group includes all materials DATES: Fridays in November, 2013 TIME: 10am-12.30pm PLACE: Center for Mindful Living 1212 McCallie Ave. across from Warner Park COST: $50/week (includes all materials) TO REGISTER: For more information and to register (423)322.2514 visit the Center for Mindful Living’s website or jas at woocommerce-1065997-3734072.cloudwaysapps.com
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Self Expression Through Painting an ongoing painting workshop
Art has historically been a way for people to express themselves in a non verbal way. Emotions, stories, dreams and visions that the left brain knows nothing of can be tapped into during the creative process. Whether you are looking for yourself or your artistic voice, this class is for you. We will use tempera paint, watercolors and acrylics to search our psyches and tell our stories in this weekly class. Color theory, composition and experimental use of materials will be emphasized. With artist / art therapist Jas Milam DATES: TBA 2301 East 28th Street Chattanooga, TN. 37407 COST: $50/per class includes all materials |
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Using art and art making to understand this ancient Chinese oracle During the month of July, Jas Milam, artist and art therapist will lead an exploration of the I Ching on Friday mornings at The Center for Mindful Living. Participants will use art and art making while studying the historical significance and modern day value of this ancient Chinese oracle. Class topics include synchronicity, constructing trigrams and hexagrams, the nature of changing lines, intuitive readings and classic interpretations. Projects include oil pastels, watercolor pencils, scrolls, sticks and collage. $50/class includes all materials. Suggested reading The I Ching, the classic Wilhem text. Be sure to read Carl Jung’s introduction! With artist / art therapist Jas Milam, MAAT DATES: Friday mornings in July 1212 McCallie Ave. across from Warner Park Chattanooga, TN. 37407 |
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DAILY PRACTICE 1322 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN. 37404 423-322-2514 • [email protected]
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