Artphobes Anonymous
Does the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure before you have even begun? If so, this workshop on 18th May is for you!
About Artphobes Anonymous
| 18th May 2025 | |
| 10am - 4pm | |
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Creative Arts Therapies Space 43 - 45 Easter Road , Edinburgh East EH7 5PL |
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| £30 / £45 / £60 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Follow topazpauls on Instagram | |
Do you consider yourself lacking in creative ability? Were you told at school that you're just not artistic and that you shouldn't even bother trying? Does the idea of drawing a picture fill you with a sense of certain failure?
Despite all of that, do you have a sneaky suspicion that you might still enjoy making art, but don't know how to start? If so, this class is for you.
This class isn't primarily about learning how to draw a picture per se, or learning the technicalities of art materials. This class is about nurturing the seed of artistic confidence in you, through mindful, carefully explained drawing exercises.
In a safe and small group setting, we will work on acknowledging uncomfortable feelings of frustration and self doubt. We will work on breathing through the panic that the blank page can bring up in us. We will work on recognising each other's successes in lieu of comparing ourselves to others. We will work on answering back to that teacher, that smarmy classmate, that parent -- who told you weren't any good.
Our goal is to encourage you to begin your own journey of artistic discovery. By the end of our time together, you will have build a greater confidence, patience, and compassion towards your neglected inner artist.
The space will be held by artist and tutor Topaz Pauls, in the beautiful new Creative Arts Therapies Space on Easter Road. The workshop will be 10-4pm with an hour's lunch (BYO or enjoy many of the local cafes).
Please bring a notebook with you. All other materials will be provided.
Disclaimer: though inherently therapeutic in nature, this class is not art therapy or psychotherapy, and I am not a therapist. If you need to step out to process any feelings that come up, you are welcome to take any time out that you need. I will be a compassionate listener, but please be mindful not to take the lid off anything that might overwhelm you.
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