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Why should children have all the fun playing, making a mess? Adults need to play just as much if not more than children. Art making is a natural way to engage with our innate curiosity and self expression. Allowing ourselves to play creatively is actually good for our health and well being! Getting out of our heads by using our hands and eyes and relating with colors and textures, we see the world in a fresh way. It literally stimulates new brain pathways.

Artplay invites you to treat making and playing as part of your self care routine in the same way you would go to a yoga class to stretch your body. ARTplay is exercising your creative potential.

Artplay is not a traditional art class. It's a sharing of making, side by side. Every session starts with a check-in, a quiet contemplation (five minutes), and individual studio practice. We end the session with a facilitated sharing of our work. We meet on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30 and the first Sunday of the month from 3:00-6:00 PM Atlantic Time on Zoom. Artplay is facilitated by Odessa Spore. Using a contemplative approach to art making, she is like an art doula, committed to your journey of self expression. When you sign up for Artplay you will receive weekly inspiration & wisdom from the facilitators personal experience bridging art making and everyday life.

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‘The facilitator holds the space beautifully, is a skilled communicator and an inspiration. There is no restrictive definition of what “art” is. Every time I attend I learn something new! Collage, ink, combining media, etc The trust and friendship that has evolved in the community is a highlight of the experience. As well as learning and being inspired by my fellow Artplay friends.’ Julia Creighton, Artplay participant since 2020

‘Artplay is helping me get back into Art after feeling blocked for a long time. A highlight of my experience of Artplay is feeling no hesitation and no fear of messing something up.’ Jo-Anne Brown 2021

‘Besides enjoying the experience of making Art by playing, I like that it’s getting me to approach art making from a different perspective, maybe even from a child’s perspective which encourages me to have fun, explore and take the pressure off so that I don’t feel like I have to get it right.’ Jo-Anne Brown 2021

‘Being able to attend Artplay gives me focus and connection to an amazing group of artists. I have been able to build new relationships and gain inspiration from everyone who attends Artplay. Thank you for creating and hosting a wonderful art class each week.’ Megan Pegg 2021
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‘The facilitator holds the space beautifully, is a skilled communicator and an inspiration. There is no restrictive definition of what “art” is. Every time I attend I learn something new! Collage, ink, combining media, etc The trust and friendship that has evolved in the community is a highlight of the experience. As well as learning and being inspired by my fellow Artplay friends.’ Julia Creighton, Artplay participant since 2020

‘Artplay is helping me get back into Art after feeling blocked for a long time. A highlight of my experience of Artplay is feeling no hesitation and no fear of messing something up.’ Jo-Anne Brown 2021

‘Besides enjoying the experience of making Art by playing, I like that it’s getting me to approach art making from a different perspective, maybe even from a child’s perspective which encourages me to have fun, explore and take the pressure off so that I don’t feel like I have to get it right.’ Jo-Anne Brown 2021

‘Being able to attend Artplay gives me focus and connection to an amazing group of artists. I have been able to build new relationships and gain inspiration from everyone who attends Artplay. Thank you for creating and hosting a wonderful art class each week.’ Megan Pegg 2021
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Why should children have all the fun playing, making a mess? Adults need to play just as much if not more than children. Art making is a natural way to engage with our innate curiosity and self expression. Allowing ourselves to play creatively is actually good for our health and well being! Getting out of our heads by using our hands and eyes and relating with colors and textures, we see the world in a fresh way. It literally stimulates new brain pathways.

Artplay invites you to treat making and playing as part of your self care routine in the same way you would go to a yoga class to stretch your body. ARTplay is exercising your creative potential.

Artplay is not a traditional art class. It's a sharing of making, side by side. Every session starts with a check-in, a quiet contemplation (five minutes), and individual studio practice. We end the session with a facilitated sharing of our work. We meet on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30 and the first Sunday of the month from 3:00-6:00 PM Atlantic Time on Zoom. Artplay is facilitated by Odessa Spore. Using a contemplative approach to art making, she is like an art doula, committed to your journey of self expression. When you sign up for Artplay you will receive weekly inspiration & wisdom from the facilitators personal experience bridging art making and everyday life.