Treasuring the Winter, Planting the Seeds of Spring

This workshop, led by & Jordan Banick and Sue Garland of the Expressive Arts Collaborative (tEACo) will start with a grounding cup of warming herbal tea, inviting you into a few mindful moments. From there, we will use the multi-modal expressive arts to interact with the beauty we’ve had this winter - dry leaves, rough and smooth rocks, decaying limbs, and other winter walk finds. We invite you to bring three or five natural or small objects that remind you of winter. As we engage with these objects, we will treasure the gifts of winter and plant the seeds of spring. While we work with artifacts of winter, we’ll begin our own path of self-discovery into spring. The physical objects we leave with could then be reminders of the joys and warmth of winter that nourish the seeds of our burgeoning spring.

What are the expressive arts?

The expressive arts are a process-oriented approach to creating and a fundamental part of each person's creative journey. They are multi-modal, meaning we engage with different arts forms such as visual arts, writing, theater, sound, and movement to discover our own inner pathways and self-expression.

The expressive arts are for everyone! No prior experience or expertise is needed. If funds are a barrier, please reach out to us at [email protected] — limited scholarship tickets are available for those in need.

What can you expect in the workshop?

During this workshop, we will invite you to move, connect, create, play, feel and awaken creativity and connection. We are dedicated to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive, and safe environment that encourages self-discovery and personal growth through experiential learning, play, creativity, and cultural exchange. Along with all materials, water and tea is provided. Participants will leave with an expressive arts piece that signifies their experience.

Who is tEACo?

tEACo is The Expressive Art Collaborative, founded in 2025 by Alumni of Salve Regina’s Expressive Arts Program - Jordan Banick, Roxanne DaLomba, Susan Garland, and Leslie Grant. Its mission is to develop and deliver meaningful, process-oriented, multi-modal programs that incorporate movement, sound, writing, visual arts, theater arts, and reflective sharing to promote social-emotional learning, well-being, community engagement, and development.

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