Healing Through Art

Art is a beautiful way to express yourself, explore untapped creativity, manage stress and connect with others. All Living Well classes are led by our art instructor, Cheri Hunt, and no previous art experience is needed. Supply lists will be emailed to you after you register. Attendance throughout each series is highly encouraged but not required.

Register for classes at livingwell.nm.org

Get creative with an Art Class Pass for on-site classes

Living Well has an art class pass that enables you to choose up to 50 on-site art classes. These classes can help you reduce stress reduction and support healing throughout your cancer journey.

We will notify you when you are getting close to the limit of on-site classes. You can take an unlimited number of virtual art classes.

January through April

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Mixed Media

Virtually:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Relax and let your imagination guide you in expressing your creativity through mixed media: collage, abstract art, decoupage, layering, stenciling and fun use of ephemera.

Open Studio

Geneva: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Warrenville: Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring an open mind or an unfinished art project to work on in this open-to-anything class.

No classes February 2, March 2, or April 6

January

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Zendoodle

Warrenville: Mondays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

January 9^th – 30th

Explore the positive benefits of Zendoodle to help seek the silence and stillness of the soul while awakening the mind. Boost your creativity while healing yourself through relaxation and art. Finding a sense of peace and the unique way of getting through every day.

Shifting Your Being

Geneva: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

January 10^th – 31st

Rekindle your brightness after being knocked down with a cancer diagnosis. Journal. Paint. Explore and release, all through expressive art.

Needle Felting

Warrenville: Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

January 12^th – 26th

A felting needle will be used to draw and create 2 and 3 dimensional objects. Felting needles are also used to create unique sculptures, jewelry, trinkets and pins. No experience necessary.

February

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Alcohol Inks

Warrenville: Mondays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

February 6^th – 27th

Learn basic techniques of using alcohol and acrylic inks. Use different papers, tiles, glass and metal to create unique art.

Pan Pastels

Geneva: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

February 7^th – 28^th

Warrenville: Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

February 2^nd – 23rd

Learn the medium of pan pastels and create a variety of projects in vibrant colors.

Art from the Heart

Geneva: Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

February 1^st – 22^nd

This mixed media class will capture the love felt throughout February to create your own unique pieces.

March

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Mandala

Warrenville: Mondays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

March 6^th – 27th

Be in the moment and focus on creating a mandala, a geometric pattern of the universe. Use it to focus your attention and be mindful.

How to Relax

Warrenville: Mondays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

March 2nd – 30th

Find a routine and balance and learn how to seek peace in your life, all through the power of art.

Self-Care Journal

Geneva: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

March 7^th – 28th

Learn strategies to help put your thoughts and feelings down on paper and be guided in ways to incorporate art into your journaling.

Chakra Workshop Series

Geneva: Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

March 1^st – 22nd

You will create a variety of art (including collage and jewelry) using mixed media and be led through yoga sequences aligning with different chakras each week.

April

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Meditative Drawing

Warrenville: Mondays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

April 3^rd – 24th

Create a peaceful place away from everyday stress, anxiety and cancer using drawing techniques such as Zendoodle, neurographic and mandala.

Print Print Print

Geneva: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

April 4^th – 25th

Incorporating gelli printing, foam sheets, linoleum blocks and more, creating one-of-a-kind prints.

Jewelry Making

Warrenville: Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

April 6^th – 20th

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry with beads, wire, repurposed jewelry and clay.