Creative Kintsugi: A Therapy-Informed Art Class

Welcome to Creative Kintsugi: A Therapy-Informed Art Class led by Therapist Megan Marshall and Shadow Work Coach Jessa Frances! Join us for a unique experience where art and therapy meet. In this in-person event, you will learn the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, the art of repairing broken pottery with gold, except with a twist. Instead of using gold, there will be a variety of mixed media to support your creations.

Discover how embracing flaws and imperfections can create beauty. Let your creativity flow as you mend and transform broken pieces into exquisite artworks.

Join us for Creative Kintsugi, a transformative, therapy-informed art class that blends creativity with personal healing. Inspired by the ancient Japanese practice of Kintsugi—this class explores how our own cracks and life experiences can become sources of beauty, resilience, and strength.

Through guided reflection, expressive art-making, and mindful discussion, you will learn how to conceptualize your life before and after a stressful or traumatic event, with a focus on alchemizing the difficult parts of your experience into points of growth. This practice of Post-Traumatic Growth Art encourages you to see your healing journey as a masterpiece in the making—one where the scars don’t define you, but instead, illuminate your strength.

We’ll begin the class with breathwork and a guided meditation, setting the tone for introspection and deep emotional connection. The session will open and close with a ceremonial process to honor your journey, integrating the art-making experience with a profound sense of peace and clarity.

✔ A gentle, supportive space for self-expression
✔ Art as a tool for personal growth and transformation
✔ Guided exercises to help you reframe and honor your life’s journey

✔ Breathwork and meditation to center and calm the mind
✔ Opening and closing ceremonies to ground your experience

No prior art experience is needed—just an open heart and a willingness to explore. Come as you are and leave with a deeper sense of self-awareness, connection, and a meaningful piece of art that symbolizes your healing and resilience.

🌿 Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Meet your Facilitators:

Megan Marshall is a therapy informed art teacher specializing in trauma and crisis counseling with over 13 years of experience. With a deep commitment to helping individuals and families navigate difficult life challenges, Megan brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work.

Megan holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling and has specialized training in trauma-informed care. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, and community outreach programs. Megan’s approach blends traditional therapeutic techniques with creative, healing modalities that empower individuals to move through adversity and heal from past wounds.

With expertise in working with trauma, grief, anxiety, and relationship dynamics, Megan is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where people can heal, grow, and transform. Her work focuses on helping individuals reclaim their inner strength, uncover their true potential, and move toward post-traumatic growth with grace and resilience.

In this workshop, Megan will guide participants through therapeutic exercises that promote emotional healing, self-reflection, and personal transformation. Her calm and empathetic presence ensures that each person feels supported as they explore their journey of growth and healing.

Jessa Frances is a Shadow Work Coach and holistic wellness advocate, specializing in guiding individuals toward self-awareness, authenticity, and personal growth. As a trauma-informed yoga teacher, writing coach, and holistic health consultant, Jessa combines multiple healing practices to support people in connecting with their true selves and creating lasting change.

Jessa’s work is rooted in the belief that healing begins with self-awareness and understanding. Through a blend of shadow work, memoir writing, and holistic health practices such as yoga, breathwork, and meditation, Jessa helps individuals confront limiting beliefs and uncover the unconscious patterns that have shaped their lives. Her approach focuses on emotional healing, self-compassion, and empowering people to rewrite their stories and step into their full potential.

As the founder of Untoxicated & The Caim Circle, Jessa brings a unique perspective to the intersection of self-care, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. She is passionate about supporting people on their journeys of self-discovery and transformation, particularly those navigating difficult life transitions or looking to break free from negative cycles.

Jessa's approach to shadow work encourages deep introspection and personal growth, inviting individuals to embrace both their light and shadow selves as part of the healing process. In this workshop, Jessa will guide participants in integrating their life experiences into their personal narrative through creative expression, helping them reframe their struggles into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

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