HSA workshops and classes provide a supportive environment for participants to explore their unique self-expression as well as the power of group expression, ceremony and celebration. Participants are invited to play, be spontaneous, and follow their heart. Magic and wonders are possible when creative passion speaks.

Classes currently being offered in
Sedona, AZ and Hawaii are listed below:

The Healing Spirit of Art

This class is an opportunity to reawaken creative spirit by exploring art as a tool for self-discovery, insight and change.  It is is especially recommended for those dealing with physical challenges, chronic illness or pain.  Participants learn how to paint intuitively and create personal imagery for healing.

Meditation and guided imagery are used as a source of creative vision.  Movement, writing and sound are explored as playful tools to deepen the creative and healing process.  No prior art experience is necessary.

Dream Painting:
Creative Exploration of
Body and Spirit

This class introduces painting as an expressive and intuitive process to explore creative dream states in body and spirit.  The class begins with guided meditation, drumming, or movement to enhance a dream state, awaken the imagination and open up our hearts. 

Then, with brush and paint, we journey into personal dream time, navigating through joys and pains, moving into greater potential and wisdom.  Movement, writing and music-making are part of the process as well.   No art experience is necessary.

Art as Meditation:
Learning to Draw Naturally in Nature

This is an introductory drawing class integrating meditation and
mindfulness practice with drawing and "seeing" techniques in nature.  It is designed to enhance the natural ability to draw through relaxed, mindful observations in nature. 

The class will explore a variety of drawing techniques - from synchronization exercises of eyes and hands (mind and body), to classic study of line, form, light, and perspective - approached as meditation in action.  The class is premised on the belief that we all have a natural ability to "see" nature, and therefore to draw.

The Mandala: Sacred Imagery for Healing

The mandala, sanskrit word for circle or wholeness, is one of the oldest healing arts concept in the world. Tibetan Buddhists call the mandala, "womb space", where wisdom and compassion can manifest.  As a symbol of sacred space, the mandala has the potential to take us from fragmentation into a sense of wholeness and peace

Come for a day of contemplative art, creating sacred imagery and mandalas for healing.  The morning begins with guided imagery and meditation, followed by the creation of personal mandalas.  The afternoon begins with meditation and chant, followed by the creation of a group mandala for global healing and peace. No art background is necessary. Art materials are supplied.  Adults, family and youth (12 years and older) are welcome.

Exploring Body Wisdom and Art

Come explore the inner world of the physical, emotional and spiritual body. We begin with guided meditation and body scanning to increase awareness of the energetic and subtle body.

Then we paint and dialogue, exploring inner landscapes of the heart, body and soul. This workshop is particularly effective for personal healing.

Art, Nature and the Sacred

This is a special workshop exploring contemplative and expressive arts as a tool to awaken the creative self, merge with the psyche of nature and explore sacred space.  The workshop will focus on art as meditation, intuitive painting (Dream Painting), and creative movement - interwoven with the presence of nature and the sacred. 

Guided imagery, dance, writing and music making will be part of the process to deepen creative dream states and awaken artistic expression.  No art experience is necessary.

Basics of Colored Pencil

The class introduces the basics of colored pencil technique and color application, using Berol Prismacolors.

Each session consists of presentations, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and time to work on individual projects.

Art and Wellness Sessions

Individual art sessions are available for those wanting to deepen their awareness and commitment to emotional, physical or spiritual healing.

The sessions integrate creative process with visualization, journey, dialoging , and repatterning techniques. The sessions are designed for each unique individual.