Therapeutic Art Class - In Person 10:30 AM

Class Description:

Art Journaling Your Emotions Part 1

This class provides a creative and positive way to identify and process our emotions using color therapy, watercolors, ink and mixed media. Through the course of our classes together we will:

● identify and practice different watercolor techniques

● explore collage’ and mixed media techniques in journaling

● make one 9 x 12 watercolor and ink piece of artwork

● learn techniques to begin art journaling with creative backgrounds and simple binding methods

● start the process of understanding your unique mark-making patterns and what they mean to you

● learn to use colors to identify, interpret and release your feelings

These techniques will get you started on your creative journey and provide you with a safe space to process your emotions. If you are currently working with a therapist, this process will enhance your visits through discussions of your art journaling practice in between sessions. 

Here are some examples of what you'll create:

This class is held in person at Wellness Within

Our classes and programs are funded by grants, sponsors, donors and clients who are paying it forward. Cancer can be expensive; we do not want finances to be a barrier to accessing our valuable programming. Pay-as-you-can with a suggested donation amount per class of $10-$25.

About the Instructor:

Education and Work: Gina Grice is a Registered Nurse, Certified Therapeutic Art & Wellness Coach and teaching artist at Baya Bird Studio. She received her degree in Nursing also taking classes towards a degree in Fine Art and Pre-Architecture.  She completed her certification in Professional Coaching for Life through UC Davis and is a member of the International Coaching Federation.  Most recently she completed her certification in Social Emotional Arts through the Healing Arts program at UCLA. Gina has been teaching art for 13 years at various schools, galleries and through Baya Bird Studio.  Art journaling plays a major role in her approach to therapeutic art, showing clients how to process emotions through creatively making journals and artwork using watercolor backgrounds, mark making techniques and mixed media collage.   Gina is an avid supporter of the arts in her local community. She has worked with the Art League of Lincoln as a teaching artist and with their Prop 28 program.  Volunteering with the Arts Council of Placer County and Blue Line Arts. Currently she teaches K-12 Art and Life Skills at Pine Hills Academy in Auburn and at Sun City Lincoln Hills.  

Artwork: In 2025 my show, “Unveiled: The Art of Healing” , was featured in the gallery at the Art League of Lincoln.  I create abstract watercolor and ink paintings that show my process of working through the pains of my past.  My artwork is a testament to the transforming action of using colors, mark-making and poetry to process my emotions.  It has played an important part of my healing journey in becoming who I am today.