Studio Journal
šØ Art, Mindfulness & Brain Power: Why Creative Practice (at any age) Matters Now
When Art Works! Michigan published āArt Works!āÆtoāÆDevelop Flexible and Other Kinds of Thinkingā in 2016, we explored how making art builds flexibility, resilience, and adaptive thinking. Today, the case for creativity is even strongerāthanks to new research [...]
Memory, Healing & the Art-Making Process: How Creativity Supports Long-Term Recall and Inner Integration
A Reflection, Revisited - A Note from the Studio (2026) I am returning to this piece because the theme it explores feels both universal and timely. As I cross another personal thresholdāturning 66āand look back over five decades [...]
The Art and Therapy of Needle Felting: A Historical and Practical Guide
Needle felting, an increasingly popular craft, is both an artistic and instrinsically therapeutic practice. Rooted in a rich history and beloved for its calming benefits, needle felting is a unique way to express creativity while nurturing mental well-being. [...]
The Art of Teaching SoulCollageĀ®: A Journey in Expressive Arts Facilitation
In a world brimming with creative possibilities, few practices offer the profound self-discovery and connection that SoulCollageĀ® provides. As an expressive arts facilitator, teaching SoulCollage is not just about guiding others through the process of creating beautiful cards; [...]
Studio Habits of Mind and Our Future
Studio Habits of Mind are skills and strategies that help you confront the unknown, solve problems creatively, and articulate your decisions clearly. These habits are creative and critical thinking skills that we internalize and try to use [...]
Suggested Art Supply List for Classes
The consciously organized studio is a place of acceptance where actions, materials, and the space itself āspeakā and guide discovery. ~Nona Orbach, Author of The Good Enough Studio (2020) Buying art supplies are as personal as choosing [...]