⭐️ A Different Kind of Gold Star
Hello Creative Soul,
Our sound bowl immersion was so nourishing. The day was damp, cold/cozy, filled with rain, and required us to find a new farm with covered space at the very last minute! But those who were able to show up reported feeling nourished, connected, energized, and lighter. The elements, and all the unexpected shifts, made the evening feel adventurous and somehow, even more meaningful. Process.
Last week, I found myself talking to all the paintings that were left hanging in the studio to dry after our groups had finished(!). As I took each one down from the wall, reinforced its back with tape, dated it, and wrote its name on the back, I found myself thanking the paintings for holding such big space for their painters. For giving each woman a place to be present with the truth of what she was feeling. For becoming a visual record of the power of her creative imagination and what becomes possible when she trusts it.
I was so moved that I ordered big, gold stars to attach to the back of each painting. Not the kind of gold star we're used to, the one that says Good job! You did it right! A gold star with a different meaning. One that says, YOU did this. You had the agency, presence, and the courage to create this. I can't wait to add these stars to the mix.
Are you around next Friday, 10/16? Melissa will be leading a grief circle including Reiki, Writing and Community. More info and link to register is down below. Registration for our last process painting series of the year is open. I hope you'll come paint with us!
Big Love,
Elissa 💕
✨Last Process Painting Groups of 2026✨
Virtual Tuesdays 10AM-12PM EST - Online Studio
10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, NO GROUP 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
Wednesdays 10AM-12PM
10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, NO GROUP 11/25, 12/2, 12/9
Thursdays 10AM-12PM
10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, NO GROUP 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
Creative Burnout Prevention Fridays 10AM-12PM
10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, NO GROUP 11/27, 12/4, 12/11
WORKSHOPS
Grief Circle With Melissa
Friday, October 16th from 5PM-7PM
Join us for reiki, writing and community as we process our grief with Dr. Melissa Delizia. A casual grief space open to all. Come with fresh grief or old grief. Grief of any kind.
MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE
Creative Burnout Prevention
Fridays from 10AM-12PM:
10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, NO GROUP 11/27, 12/4, 12/11
Creative Burnout Prevention for Helping Professionals. 12 General CE for NJ Social Workers & Art Therapists.