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HEALINGÂ ART MINISTRY
This ministry is a dream come true.
Poplar Springs church, has made it possible for me to offer healing workshops for our community.
ABOUT ME
Who am I and What is healing through art
My name is Amanda Maclean, I'm a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, a proud wife, and a mother of 4 incredible children. I'd like to share just a breif a part of my journey with you. For the last couple of years, I've been trying to figure out some very simple yet complex questions.
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Who am I? Why am I here? What's my purpose?
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Ten years ago, I had the privilege of taking a healing art class with my mother back in California, and from then on I knew I had to share these classes with everyone. This particular class, provided me with a necessary outlet of expression that helped me cope with the pain of life that I hadn't felt like talking about. During my divorce and transition into single motherhood, I didn't realize how difficult it would be, especially with children involved. Deep down I knew it would be ok but that didn't change how I felt.
In this class, I learned how to paint my emotions, create, and express buried pain, stress, and grief, that I didn't yet have words for, in a fun way. On this Journey I have completely surrendered my life to the Lord and went on to marry my best-friend and husband, David Maclean. He put me through Brandman University where I received my certification in "Art for Healing" and became a facilitator.
Many say," I can't paint" or "I'm not good at art." Let me just tell you, I couldn't or wasn't either, and you're in good company!
I often tell my class, it's not about the finished product but more about the journey you took to get there.
I don't teach art technique, nor am I a teacher of art - I'm more of a guide. I walk you through a few prompts, where you will learn to answer (just as I did) and express yourself abstractly with colors! The questions in the prompts are not intended to probe, and shouldn't make you feel uncomfortable. This is a method where we get to take something ugly within us, and turn it into something beautiful.
I believe that we have a Creator, that specializes in turning our ashes into beauty, and that we are all loved equally, and it's our job to care for others in our short mission here on earth.
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HEALING THROUGH ART VS. ART THERAPY
AND WHAT TO EXPECT
HEALING THROUGH ART
Healing through art uses specially designed curriculum to help those living with stress, anger, illness, grief, etc.. and provides a safe place for you to share/discuss what ever you are comfortable with, but it it not required. No art experience needed.
ART THERAPY
Art therapy is a practice on its own. It allows for the analysis, interpretation of art, and diagnosis.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A HEALING THROUGH ART WORKSHOP
You will have your own paint station in the studio. You will be provided with all the paint, tools, and canvases needed to create. I will guide you through a couple of warm- up excersises, and prompts where you will have an opportunity to respond abstractly on canvas with paint. There will be a coffee station and light refreshments to enjoy as well. You will have an opportunity to meet other people in various walks of life, and share your works of art if you'd like.
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CONTACT ME
Thank you for your interest in our Healing Through Art Ministry. For more information, please feel free to contact me.
Address:
7120 NC HWY 66 S.
KING, NC 27021
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Phone:
7148530174
