FULL Open Studio Art Therapy

We're happy to be working with Dr. Yasmine Awais in bringing a special Art component to our community!

Bio: Dr. Yasmine Awais is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and credentialed art therapist who has been practicing for 25 years. She believes that art is for everyone and can help with self-expression. Yasmine loves learning, earning her BFA from New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Master of Arts in Art Therapy at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and PhD in Social Welfare at The Graduate Center, CUNY. She is the incoming Internship Coordinator & Professional Lecturer of Psychology at Marist College. Learn more about Yasmine at www.yasminejawais.com

Open Studio Art Therapy:  Art therapy uses art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork as a therapeutic and healing process. We will be holding space for 2 hours – join us for the entire time or just for a bit – in an open studio process. Unlike other therapy groups, this process is not facilitated nor are directives or instructions given. Instead, we come into the space and set an intention, create together, and then witness what we have made. Art-making materials will be provided and each month we will have a different theme. July's theme is collage (including plenty of vintage National Geographics!);

These sessions will take place in the Makers Space downstairs in the children's room. 

August's theme is stamps. Attendees are welcome to bring personal art supplies. No prior art or therapy experience is necessary.

Any questions please email :adults@butterfieldlibrary.org