This fun and engaging workshop will guide participants in creating a personalized art journal, a space to explore memories, dreams, and reflections. Through collaging, drawing, and writing prompts. Invite your friends to join you!

$45 per person.
Materials will be provided
Registration: https://www.drvgallery.com/calendar-of-events/creative-aging-series-art-journaling-for-connection

About the Instructor:
Michele Stone is an award-winning, internationally recognized artist with over 25 years of exhibition experience. She studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design and holds certifications as a Therapeutic Arts Life Coach and in Healing with Color and Arts. Michele has spent the last 16 years instructing art in diverse settings, including cultural centers, summer camps, private lessons, assisted living facilities, corporate events, birthday parties, online classes, private events, and homeschool groups. Her teaching spans both local and international venues, including collaborations in East Africa, where she taught therapeutic arts to non-profits, orphanages, and rehabilitation centers. In addition to her work in therapeutic arts, Michele has curated numerous art exhibitions, managed gallery spaces, and developed art programs that have significantly boosted participation and engagement. Her commitment to using art as a tool for healing and self-expression has made her a sought-after instructor and speaker in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. Michele’s top strengths, as revealed through the Clifton Strengths assessment, include Connector, Developer, Individualization, Empathy, and Positivity. These qualities empower her to foster meaningful connections, inspire personal growth, and tailor her teaching to the unique needs of each individual. Michele continues to advocate for the power of art to foster inclusion, emotional literacy, and personal transformation.