The Artful Mother 5 week series

This 5 week workshop series is for The Mother. The care taker who needs care taking. 

Being a mother is one of the most extreme ways of growing and also overwhelming the brain. The mental load we take on can expand us into new horizons of self and capability while also breaking us down completely. Our task as mother is learning how to manage this paradox of expansion and breakdown. What tools and resources can we use to increase our window of tolerance so we can hold these polar opposites at the same time? How can we best support ourselves while we take on such a monumental role, and how can we nurture and meet our own inner child along side our children, to help us understand ourselves and them better? 

Art and creative expression work as a tool for building new neuropathways in the brain, so that we can actively support our changing self and lay the blueprint for healthy practices. Art offers a safe expression for overwhelming emotions and shows us how we as humans are capable of turning the messiest and scariest of feelings into something beautiful. 

If you are a mother feeling alone in her role, one without a village of guidance, understanding and support, this workshop series is for you! So come just as you are right now in this moment, and bring your mess to the art table as fuel for creation.

This journey is not just about creating art, it’s about fostering connection - with ourselves, our children - and a community of mothers who understand. No prior art experience is necessary- just an open heart and a willingness to explore.

When: March 5th - April 2nd 

Time:  Wednesdays 10-11:15am

Where: Cobb House Studio Seal Bay, Courtenay

Cost: $165 for 5 week series or $40 drop in 

Included: All materials and beverages 

Structure of 1.25hr workshop:

15 minutes- Introduction: begin workshop with introductions and vagus nerve exercises to ground into our bodies and the space

45 minutes- Activity: a therapeutic art exercise to relieve stress and activate our para-sympathetic state

15 minute- Wrap up: group discussion and check in

Payment plans available, email seaandweaveart@gmail.com if you have any questions.