Date: November 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: ARTHEPSY Premises, 2 B Rue Chardon, 45100 Orléans
Celebrate the colors, textures, and transitions of autumn with ARTHEPSY’s Seasonal Expression Workshop, a free event focused on connecting with nature and emotions through creative practice. This workshop is designed for all participants, including children, adults, and vulnerable populations, offering activities that explore the sensory and emotional richness of the fall season.
The workshop begins with a brief orientation where participants are introduced to the theme of seasonal change and the concept of emotional reflection through art. Art therapists will discuss how the natural environment and the changing seasons can inspire creativity and promote self-awareness. Participants will then take part in sensory exercises, using natural materials such as leaves, twigs, and acorns, combined with traditional art supplies to create mixed-media projects.
Throughout the session, participants are encouraged to express their feelings and experiences related to change, transition, and personal growth. Creative prompts will guide individuals to explore how autumn reflects emotions such as nostalgia, renewal, and reflection. The facilitators will provide support and guidance, helping participants translate abstract feelings into tangible artwork.
A short break in the mid-afternoon will allow participants to connect over refreshments, share thoughts, and discuss how art can be used as a tool for emotional processing. After the break, participants will work on individual or collaborative projects, incorporating themes of transformation, impermanence, and creativity. Techniques such as layering, texture building, and color blending will be introduced to enhance expressive potential.
The workshop concludes with a guided reflection and discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to present their artwork, share personal insights, and discuss the emotional and psychological benefits of the creative process. Art therapists will provide feedback and suggest ways to continue exploring art as a medium for self-expression beyond the event.
By the end of this immersive experience, participants will have connected with their emotions, engaged in creative experimentation, and embraced the therapeutic possibilities of art. The Seasonal Expression Workshop demonstrates ARTHEPSY’s dedication to fostering emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth through artistic practice.
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