Rev. Shea Darian invites you to these events in April:
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 4-5:30 P.M. & WEDNESDAY, April 12, 6-7:30 P.M
“ArtShare Circles” with Rev. Shea Darian: Telling Our Stories of Healing Through the Arts
“Art is a wound turned into light.” Georges Braques
What is ArtShare? There are many ways to tell our stories of grieving and healing. The arts are one such path to tell of the grief we suffer and the ways we transform our suffering into healing.
ArtShare Circles are small group gatherings facilitated by Shea Darian. Each participant comes to the circle with a singular artistic offering – a song, poem, painting, carving, sculpture, crafted item, photograph, short story, prose excerpt, etc. to share. Each artistic offering tells a story about a passage or transformation that led to a sense of wholeness and healing for the storyteller.
Rev. Shea will guide participants to contemplate one another’s artistic offerings and consider the common themes of healing transformation that run through the sharing. Artistic offerings can be original works of art or from another artist or creator. Come to experience the healing of artistic sharing in an atmosphere of acceptance and care.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2-3:30 P.M.
“The Healing Properties of Slow Stitching” with Jane Jones, a lifelong needle worker/artist – including embroidery, crochet, pattern making, needlepoint, and eco-dying.“Slow stitching” brought Jane hours of peace after a traumatic, life-changing experience. We will create small pieces of art, using the slow stitching method (with recycled fabric and fibers). Through informal discussion we'll explore how this simple act can bring peace, centeredness, and healing. All supplies will be provided. Bring a special piece of fabric if you choose.
See flyer for more information.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 –
“Drum Circles” with Dr. Lydia Woods, poet, educator, and founder & CEO of Drum Arizona, Inc., a non-profit organization, formed to provide communities with the experience of African Djembe and Native American style drumming. Lydia has facilitated over 700 drum circles.
3-4 P.M. Introduction: Learn Native American beats in the (7) directions, their spirit keepers & meaning.
4-5 P.M. Drum Circle. Join in the fun, healing, and stress release of this facilitated djembe drum circle. We will make up the music together as we go along. All drums provided. No experience necessary.