Soul Shrines

A Creative Art Therapy Workshop

Definition of Shrine: A sacred or holy space often used as a container for meaningful or treasured relics.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

1:00 to 5:00 pm

$95

If you have questions or would like to register for this class, please email me at SanJuanJan@gmail.com. I accept Venmo, cash or check.

Compassion Fatigue has been identified as a leading cause of debilitating stress and burnout among those working or involved in a caring field; healthcare workers, veterinarians, animal welfare personnel, law enforcement officers and family caregivers to name a few.  Those suffering from compassion fatigue can experience a number of symptoms, including sleep loss, depression, pervasive feelings of anger, difficulty concentrating, excessive worry and even physical problems like stomach issues and muscle tension.

Everyone deals with the effects of compassion fatigue differently, but studies have shown one of the most effective ways to combat the harmful impact of working or engaging in a caring field is self-care.  Of course, self-care means different things to different people, but as one who has lived with compassion fatigue for years, I have found the best medicine is engaging in the creative process – MAKING ART!

Join me….

If you have experienced or are currently experiencing compassion fatigue, please consider joining me in “Soul Shrines”, a one-day workshop at Luminous Gallery Studio in Friday Harbor, WA.  In this workshop, we’ll delve into your story and identify what is causing you to feel burdened by secondary trauma and the many elements of compassion fatigue.  You’ll be asked to bring items and meaningful mementos from home that we will use to create beautiful art shrines that represent you, your heart, your soul.  As we create, we’ll take breaks to reflect and discuss our artwork progress.

If you have questions or would like to register for this class, please email me at SanJuanJan@gmail.com. I accept Venmo, cash or check.

 Supply list for Soul Shrines

 ·       A box or container for your shrine.  This can be a wooden box, cigar box, cardboard container (think Morton’s round salt box), a tin without the lid, empty sardine can…. Use your imagination, but let’s keep the size down to under 12” if possible.

·       Photos, magazine clippings, buttons, bits of jewelry, trinkets, fabric, ribbon, etc.  This is a great opportunity to honor your special mementos:  dog tags, ticket stubs, old keys, seashells, etc.

·       2-part epoxy.  Available at most hardware stores.  Make sure it dries clear and sets within 5 minutes.

·       PVA glue – I love Weldbond.  Also available at most hardware stores.

·       A variety of small-ish paint brushes.

·       Acrylic paint in a few colors you like. 

·       Scissors

·       Container for water to soak paintbrushes in.

·       Apron (or wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on)

·       Snacks to share with class if you like.

I’ll provide lots of paint, trinkets and art supplies to share with class.  If you’re unable to get everything on the list, don’t worry!