The term "mental wellness" was first used in 2001 by Dr. Jane Myers. It includes the ability to reduce stress, be curious, feel joy, and be grateful. It’s the person who finds opportunities for creativity and has a hobby. It’s having knowledge about emotions within oneself and others. It’s figuring out how to have a balanced life, even in a life filled with hurry and stress and anxiety.
Online Classes: Art + Mental Wellness
Mini mental wellness + art appreciation classes to nourish your soul & foster mental wellness
Via Zoom, one-hour long. Bring your curiosity & an interest in learning! This is not therapy, but it may be therapeutic!
Art Nouveau
Examine the swirls and curves of Art Nouveau. Art Nouveau only lasted about 10 years but what splendid results! Look at wallpaper, textiles, silver, and more. Let go of stress as you learn!
CFA Voysey
Meander into the architecture, furniture, & textiles by British designer, C.F.A. Voysey. Voysey was creative & very talented. Lifelong learning enhances emotional resilience.
Paul Revere Silver
Paul Revere did more than take a midnight ride! He was a talented silversmith, and successful in marketing his wares. Feel a sense of awe as you move past your daily anxieties.
Do You Miss Museums!
Meander into the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of fine & decorative arts. Whether you've ever visited the MMA or not, this will be fun! Oo and ah and feel refreshed!
The Best of You!
If the best of you was a beautiful container, what would you look like? Simple & sophisticated? Decorative & detailed? What would it be filled with? Connect art with a positive you!
Moods in Art
Contemplate paintings, tapestries, & textiles for emotions, ambiance, & impressions. Self-care & relationship skills improve when our emotional I.Q. improves. Learn while admiring art!
Millefleurs Tapestries
These textile wonders took years to weave. Learn about the flowers, stories, & symbols. These medieval tapestries hung in castles & churches. Be in awe as you learn & move past your stresses.
Strategies for Calm
Learn seven quick & easy strategies for calming yourself from stress and anxiety. Do this while admiring & reveling in relaxing art. Leave with new self-calming tools and a sense of peace.
Patterns in Art
Examine architecture, wallpaper, textiles, & furniture for identifiable & surprising patterns. Connect historic patterns to your life today. Look with new eyes & feel a sense of accomplishment!
Decorative Arts
Enjoy European furniture, silver, glass, and ceramics. Find out about styles & techniques & the craftsmen who made them. Learning new things builds a sense of self.
Find Your Spark!
Looking to find your hidden talent? Wishing you were a bit more creative? Test the waters with 10 fast & snappy arty projects, all crammed into one hour! Creativity builds mental wellness!
Macintosh
Admire textiles, wallpaper, furniture & more designed by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Macintosh. He was very creative! Be curious & build your mental wellness!