expressive painting

Within each of us lies a boundless reservoir of creativity and expression waiting to be set free.

PAINT PARTY

See You in 2025!

(For Private Parties please contact us)

Banish The Midweek Blahs!  

Join us Thursday evenings to REVITALIZE yourself with a dose of your CREATIVE ENERGY.

Connect, Have Fun and Enjoy The Benefits of  Expressive Painting 

Rarely do we take time for our own self-expression and exploring our inner landscape, and rarely is there a way to do that is fun, joyful, and liberating.  Our expressive painting workshops also serve as a powerful tool for stress reduction, emotional connection, and self-exploration that is fun and supportive.

Here, there’s no rigid rules. You paint what colors, shapes or images come to you. It’s organic and freeing. You’ll be immersed in an atmosphere brimming with mindful painting, genuine laughter, and enriching conversations. Delve with us into the intuitive exploration of paint and allow your inner muse to guide each brushstroke. Whether you’re inspired by the sights, emotions, or desires swirling within, this workshop is your canvas to paint the world as you see fit.

expressive painting

Call: 510-236-2633

E-mail: [email protected]

Text: 510-917-6629

If you like painting, or want to try it, or need an outlet for self-expression, our Uncork Your Creativity class is the place. If you have not painted before, don’t be alarmed, most of our attendees are new to it. We use an open and free style called Expressive Painting. Paint the colors that call to you and designs from your imagination or feelings.  Our expressive painting workshop invites you to break free from the confines of routine and dive headfirst into your own creativity.

Creating is as innate as breathing – it’s how we make sense of our reality, communicate our experiences, and push the boundaries of possibilities. We are all innately creative beings. It’s hardwired into the human experience as an integral part of who we are and how we engage with the world around us. And yet, so many of us have lost touch with this fundamental drive, subscribing instead to narrow definitions of what creativity is “supposed” to look like according to outside voices and social ideals.

And if you seek validation from science, rest assured, the benefits are abundant. Engaging in creative endeavors isn’t just a leisurely pursuit; it’s a potent tonic for the soul. Like all the adventurous souls who came before you, witness the stress melt away as calm takes root when you grab your brush, paving the way for tranquility and joy. Bid farewell to anxiety as positive emotions flourish, and cortisol levels plummet. Moreover, the cognitive boost from venturing into uncharted artistic territories is simply unparalleled.

Harboring doubts about your own creativity?  Creativity is not a skillset reserved for the anointed few – it’s the radiant affirmation that we are vibrantly, beautifully human. If you’re willing to take a leap of faith, to embrace experimentation and exploration, then consider yourself a creative soul in the making. Let this workshop be your sanctuary, your playground for self-discovery and creative liberation.

Join us! Reclaim your spontaneity, reignite your creative flame, and bask in the sheer joy of artistic creation. For within the realm of expressive painting, the only limit is the boundaries of your own imagination. Embrace the journey, and watch as your creativity blossoms in ways you never thought possible.

7:00 PM TO 9:30 PM    Thursday Evenings 

LIMITED SPACE (14 MAX)

 ALL INCLUSIVE (ART SUPPLIES, WINE, SNACKS, SOFT DRINKS).

CLICK To Sign Up.    Or Email [email protected]

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.”

Sylvia Plath

Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself... Do not fear mistakes - there are none.

Miles Davis

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