Permission to Play: Learn how to play again through art and self-expression

On paper, things are good enough, but something's missing.

You thought that if you hit that goal you’ve been working towards, you’d be happy.

Mindfulness and self-care are great, but they don't quite cultivate the joy you’re searching for.

But then you “had to grow up and be productive.”

Now it feels like your value is always being measured by your output.

And you’re an over-achiever, so you keep pushing, keep striving, keep shining like the star you are.

You’re more intentional nowadays, trying to stay hydrated, prioritizing your well-being in ways early-20s-you could NEVER!

And I’m not talking about “getting a lil treat” because you deserve it. (You do though!)

And I don’t mean doing an activity that is supposed to be fun but you always feel exhausted and drained after!

I’m talking about the good stuff…

Doing something for the sake of it, the kind of fun where you are so entangled in what you were doing that time is irrelevant!

It unlocks an inner joy and contentment that’s only accessed when you throw out the rules and allow yourself to take action with overthinking.

• Discussion about the power of play, especially as an adult
• Exercises to drop shame around the act of playfulness
• Guided experimental activities to practice expressive art making
• Safe space to create freely for the sake of creation itself
• Place to promote social bonding with your neighbors and community
• We will be working with materials like markers, color pencils, paper, scissors, tape, glue, etc.
• All supplies needed for the activities will be available to use in class! Feel free to bring photos, magazine clippings, or other collage elements if you want!
• All ability levels are welcome. Please let me know ahead of time if you need any special accommodations. I am happy to make any modifications needed to support you!

Host or Publisher Luna Bramlett