Month of November 21-December 19, 2010

Work Study - Drawing Out Your Soul: Touch Drawing

Touch Drawing is a simple yet profound process. It is a transformative art form developed by Deborah-Koff Chapin that allows for deep expression of the soul. The technique involves moving your hands on paper that has been placed over a surface of paint. The resulting impressions are seen on the underside of the page. Multiple images are created in a single session. It can feel like your soul is flowing through your fingertips and onto the paper. Touch Drawing helps develop somatic awareness, intuition, and creativity. It opens a portal to your multi-dimensional being. This program will combine Touch Drawing with complementary expressive arts practices. Deborah will gently guide you into deep drawing sessions, holding sacred space with live improvisational music. Writing, moving, vocalizing, and drumming will enhance the experience and help access insight from your drawings. Witnessing with partners and sharing in circle will support a sense of community.

The applications of Touch Drawing are endless. You will be encouraged to integrate Touch Drawing as a creative, therapeutic, and spiritual practice in your life and work. No artistic confidence necessary.

For information on how to apply go to http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html.

($50 materials fee paid directly to the leader)