Texture N Shimmer Somatic Art Group

If you want a centered self and the cultivation of mindfulness, a somatic approach improves well-being. Somatic means mind-body connection. An art practice integrates the heart and emotions through allowing yourself to experience your feelings.

This is a practice of whole-self integration of mind, body, heart and emotions. Through a curated approach of movement and art, we reinforce wellbeing.

This meetup group is a community of those who want to practice somatic art.

The methods we use include:
*Gentle qi gong movements, also called mindful movement or moving meditation

*Breathwork to tap into the somatic awareness of where tension lives in the body and releasing it

*Various art exercises including my signature Higher Self Art method

You’ll leave each session with-
*a calmer nervous system
*An increase in energy
*A deeper mind-body connection
*More openness to your intuitive, creative side through art

No art experience is necessary. Art is the process of learning to be present without judgment.

*Sessions are held bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm.

A maximum of 8 participants is permitted in each session.
Cost: $45

*We practice in person at my home studio in South Gilbert : 7500 S Reseda St., Gilbert, AZ 85298

There will be some weeks when the Meetup is not held.

In 2026 we will not meet on Tuesday, March 17th, April 21st, May 26th, all but the last week of June, the last 3 weeks of August, and Sept. 22nd. I may change these dates as the year goes on, so please check the calendar.

This monthly class is full of fun, play, experimentation and intuition.
We spend most of our days in our thoughts. Why not spend some time in our feelings.

May 9th’s s class will focus on mixing colors and color palettes. We will use acrylic paints to harmonize colors and also make tints and shades. I’ll talk about contrast in lights and darks, brights and neutrals and cools and warms. We will paint on a small canvas you can take home.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

*********how to choose colors (and color palettes) based on feelings
*********how to play with materials to see what they can create on paper
*********how to experiment with different tools and see what marks they can create
*********how to be spontaneous in creating

What you won’t learn:
*********fine art techniques, how to plan in your head before creating, how to judge what you’re doing

Maybe you’ve gotten the point by now! Return to your childhood days of free play!
But we will challenge those adult thinking patterns.

This is a great class to do as a complement to the bi-weekly Meetup group, so you can more easily tap into your feelings.
Class size is limited to 8 participants.

Here are some upcoming dates:
Saturday, May 9th
10-11:3oam
Cost: $30
Location: 7500 S Reseda St., Gilbert, AZ 85298 (in Adora Trails Neighborhood)

If you want a centered self and the cultivation of mindfulness, a somatic approach improves well-being. Somatic means mind-body connection. An art practice integrates the heart and emotions through allowing yourself to experience your feelings.

This is a practice of whole-self integration of mind, body, heart and emotions. Through a curated approach of movement and art, we reinforce wellbeing.

This meetup group is a community of those who want to practice somatic art.

The methods we use include:
*Gentle qi gong movements, also called mindful movement or moving meditation

*Breathwork to tap into the somatic awareness of where tension lives in the body and releasing it

*Various art exercises including my signature Higher Self Art method

You’ll leave each session with-
*a calmer nervous system
*An increase in energy
*A deeper mind-body connection
*More openness to your intuitive, creative side through art

No art experience is necessary. Art is the process of learning to be present without judgment.

*Sessions are held bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm.

A maximum of 8 participants is permitted in each session.
Cost: $45

*We practice in person at my home studio in South Gilbert : 7500 S Reseda St., Gilbert, AZ 85298

There will be some weeks when the Meetup is not held.

In 2026 we will not meet on Tuesday, March 17th, April 21st, May 26th, all but the last week of June, the last 3 weeks of August, and Sept. 22nd. I may change these dates as the year goes on, so please check the calendar.

If you want a centered self and the cultivation of mindfulness, a somatic approach improves well-being. Somatic means mind-body connection. An art practice integrates the heart and emotions through allowing yourself to experience your feelings.

This is a practice of whole-self integration of mind, body, heart and emotions. Through a curated approach of movement and art, we reinforce wellbeing.

This meetup group is a community of those who want to practice somatic art.

The methods we use include:
*Gentle qi gong movements, also called mindful movement or moving meditation

*Breathwork to tap into the somatic awareness of where tension lives in the body and releasing it

*Various art exercises including my signature Higher Self Art method

You’ll leave each session with-
*a calmer nervous system
*An increase in energy
*A deeper mind-body connection
*More openness to your intuitive, creative side through art

No art experience is necessary. Art is the process of learning to be present without judgment.

*Sessions are held bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm.

A maximum of 8 participants is permitted in each session.
Cost: $45

*We practice in person at my home studio in South Gilbert : 7500 S Reseda St., Gilbert, AZ 85298

There will be some weeks when the Meetup is not held.

In 2026 we will not meet on Tuesday, March 17th, April 21st, May 26th, all but the last week of June, the last 3 weeks of August, and Sept. 22nd. I may change these dates as the year goes on, so please check the calendar.