Stories in the Sand: A 4-Week Sandtray Workshop Series for Teens

A 4-week sandtray workshop for teens ages 13-17 to create, reflect, explore symbols, and build meaningful sand worlds.
About this Event

Join Amanda Baird, LCSW, RPT, for Stories in the Sand, a creative and reflective 4-week sandtray workshop series designed for teens ages 13-17.

This series invites teens to use sand, miniatures, sensory grounding, creative worldbuilding, and workbook reflections to explore self-expression, strengths, support, boundaries, values, and what they want to carry forward. Teens can write, sketch, map, use short phrases, or simply notice what shows up during the process.

No art skills or sandtray experience are needed. This workshop is designed to be creative, meaningful, and low-pressure. Sharing is always optional, and there is no right or wrong way to create.

Date & Time

Workshop Length: 1 hour 30 minutes per session
Series: 4 weekly sessions
Dates: July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, and August 1st
Time: Saturdays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 18115 US-41 N, Suite 900, Lutz, FL 33549

Workshop Series Includes
Week 1: Grounding in the Sand

Teens will begin with sensory grounding, sand exploration, calming breathwork, and reflection. This week helps participants settle into the process and notice what feels steady, calming, or grounding.

Week 2: Symbols & Strengths

Teens will choose miniatures that catch their attention and explore how symbols can represent strengths, support, feelings, identity, challenges, hopes, or personal meaning.

Week 3: Build My Sand World

Teens will create a meaningful sand world using sand, miniatures, space, story, movement, boundaries, and connection. This week invites creative reflection on what stands out, what feels important, and what the world may need.

Week 4: Carry It Forward

Teens will create a final sand world and reflect on what they learned, what they want to remember, and what strength, value, boundary, hope, or reminder they want to carry forward.

What’s Included

Each participant will receive:

• Individual sandtray setup during the workshop
• Access to miniatures, sand tools, and sensory materials
• A workbook for writing, sketching, mapping, or reflection
• Writing and creative materials
• Light refreshments and drinks

Registration

Early Bird Series Pass - $140
Includes all 4 weekly Sandtray Workshop sessions. Limited early bird pricing available until 6/20/2026.

General Admission Series Pass - $180
Includes all 4 weekly Sandtray Workshop sessions at $45 per session.

Refund Policy

All sales are final. Due to limited seating and prepared materials for this 4-week workshop series, refunds are not available after purchase.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another teen attendee by contacting the organizer before the first workshop.

If the series is canceled by the organizer, attendees will receive a refund or the option to transfer registration to a future series.

Parent/Guardian Note

Parent/guardian consent is required for teen participation. Parents/guardians may drop off and return for pickup unless other arrangements are needed. Please remain reachable by phone during the workshop.

Important Note

This is a creative and reflective workshop series and is not therapy or a substitute for mental health treatment. Amanda Baird, LCSW, RPT, will be serving in a workshop facilitator role, not in a therapy or clinical treatment role. Participation does not create a therapist-client relationship.

Limited Space

Space is limited to support a calm, creative, and meaningful small-group experience.

Ready for your teen to create, reflect, and explore their story through sand?
Reserve your child's spot today.