Education
Embark on a transformative journey of self-expression and personal growth with "Self-Expression through Art," a comprehensive course that nurtures your creativity, enhances your emotional well-being through color psychology and expressive mark making and provides you a safe and inspiring place to express your deepest emotions.
THIS COURSE TEACHES YOU:
· How to incorporate art into your self care routine and cope with stress
· How to give yourself permission to be creative
· Practical routines that help you make time for art
· About the link between emotion and colour and why it’s so important
· How to create paintings that have hidden meaning like a secret diary of your emotions
· How to connect all your senses when making art
Let’s get real for a moment. Do you…
· Struggle to express yourself with words?
· Want a safe space to express yourself?
· Want to find a way to express your innermost emotions?
· Desire to have a dedicated self-care practice that actually relieves you of stress?
IF SO, THEN THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course, it is very apparent that Kristina
teaches with her heart, and she prepared this with a lot of love and
consideration, to help encourage creativity and being in touch with
your emotions.”
What You Will Learn
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Introductory video and self-examination questions preparing students for the course material.
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1.1 - What is self-care?
1.2 - Create a Space
1.3 - Inspiration
1.4 - Permission to be Creative
1.5 - Practical Routines
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2.1 - Colour Psychology
2.2 - Colour Palettes
BONUS - Kristina Bertoia’s Signature Palette
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3.1 - Secret Diary of your Emotions
3.2 - Continual Self-Expression
3.3 - Connecting all the Senses
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Review
Preserving Your Work
Conclusion & Next Steps
A little bit about your instructor…
Hi there! My name is Kristina Bertoia and I am a watercolour artist, mother of two, breast cancer survivor, and avid mental health advocate. I am a firm believer in the healing ability of art, both as viewer and as a creator. I am also an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
I have struggled with anxiety and depression for decades and I use art as an effective coping and personal expression tool in my own personal life.
I want to share my experience and knowledge with others and felt moved to create a course that would do just that! ‘Self-Expression Through Art’ is a labour of love and hundreds of hours of research and development.
“My goal in enrolling in this course was to increase my joy through self-care, expressed through art. It has really reignited my enthusiasm, as well as my anticipation for future benefits. It’s truly a valuable course.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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‘Self-Expression Through Art’ is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to use art as a form of self-care. While this isn’t an art therapy course, anyone can learn to use art to express their deepest emotions, relieve stress, and benefit their mental health.
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Watercolour paper, a watercolour paintbrush and watercolour paints. I go through how to choose the right materials in the course so you aren’t left guessing and don’t waste money getting the wrong materials.
To make thing even easier for you, you can also purchase a kit with all the art supplies you will need for the course to take the guesswork out of choosing materials (I include all my favourite brands).
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There are 3 main modules in ‘Self-Expression Through Art’
1 .Creativity for Self-Care
In this module, students will learn what self-care really is, how they can make time for art in their busy lives and how to give themselves permission to be creative, regardless of their skill level.
2. The Link Between Colour & Emotion
Whether we realize it or not, colour has a powerful impact on our emotions. In this module, we will go through both the positive and negative qualities of each colour and how we can use that information to our advantage in our creative practice.
3. Expressive Art Making
In this module, students will learn how to use art to express themselves without judgment or reservation.
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This course is entirely online. Each module contains a video and workbook component. After watching the video, the student will fill out the accompanying workbook section and complete the exercises. All of this can be done at your own speed. The videos are kept short so you can easily fit this course into your schedule.
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The time is takes to complete the course will vary from student to student. There are 3 main modules in the course with several sub-sections in each. There are 46 pages in the workbook. There are 15 videos which total under 3 hours in length combined. Aim to set aside approximately 1 hour per week to complete the videos and accompanying worksheets and exercises.
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You will have lifetime access to the course material!
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Since you get access to the entire course library and workbook immediately after purchase and each video is downloadable, the course is final sale once purchased.
Discover the Power Artistic Self-Expression Can Have On Your Life
Are you ready to unleash your creativity, nurture your well-being, and embark on a journey of personal growth? This course, "Self-Expression through Art," is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to tap into the power of art for self-care and self-discovery.
Discover the profound benefits of embracing your artistic voice. Through this course, you'll learn practical techniques for channeling your emotions, exploring color psychology, and creating expressive art that serves as a diary of your innermost thoughts and feelings. Unlock the therapeutic power of art and find solace, joy, and a sense of calm in the creative process.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting on your artistic path, ‘Self-Expression Through Art’ offers an inspiring environment to explore your creativity. With modules on creating an art space, finding inspiration, and developing practical routines, you'll gain the tools and confidence to make art a meaningful part of your self-care routine.
Join me on this transformative artistic journey and witness the positive impact it can have on your life. Take the first step towards self-expression, personal growth, and emotional well-being.
Enroll in "Self-Expression through Art" today and unlock the artist within you.
Your creative journey starts here!