Expressive Art Moments is a group for lgbtiq-people* who are new** to Finland/Helsinki. The group bases on peer support and Expressive Art Therapy combined methods, offering lgbtiq-sensitive spaces and activities to strengthen the social capital of its members.
Expressive Art Moments combines Inspirational Expressive Art -methods to raise self-awareness and expression through different forms of Art while sharing experiences of life with others. Expressive Art Therapy combines methods from painting, drama, dance, music and poetry. There is no need for any previous know-how with any of the Art forms.
Group will be confidential, maximum size 10 individuals. There will be two work shop days during which we will try out Expressive Art Therapy methods, cook food together and get to know each other.
The first work shop is on November 22nd from 1.30pm to 6pm
And the second work shop is on December 20th from 1.30pm to 6pm
Both work shop days are Saturdays.
Expressive Art Moments is led by Mimosa Puumalainen, a third year student of Expressive Art Therapy, Bachelor of Social Services and Bachelor of Arts and Design. For further information contact Mimosa: mimosa.puumalainen@hotmail.com
*lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender or queer ** more or less under 3 years living in Finland