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What if...

... You had a framework to learn art journaling techniques AND the confidence to express yourself however you wanted?

... Creativity was a part of your life and helped you to cope with stress?

... You had a foundation of simple mindfulness practices to turn to when life gets hard?

 


It's Time to Prioritize Yourself

You deserve to experience the joy of creativity.

  • Discover

    Explore the rejuvenating and beneficial impact creative expression has on your wellbeing through a variety of exercises including journaling, meditating, walking in nature, and art-making.

  • Nourish

    Nourish and expand your creative mind through a series of six open-ended art journaling lessons designed to awaken your inner creative muse.

  • Strengthen

    Gain mindfulness tools to cope with stress. Learn actionable steps to strengthen your resiliency to life’s challenges. Love yourself and build your foundation of self compassion.

How does Empowered Heart Art Journal Achieve This?

This isn’t your typical follow-the-leader art class from a self-proclaimed expert. Synthesizing a decade of experience as an art teacher along with years of personal development self-study, Katrina presents the best of both worlds in an easy to follow on-demand course designed to make an impact. This course is suitable for individuals of any skill level or experience. Students can expect to be guided through six lessons that can be spread across six weeks or at whatever pace is preferred. Each lesson is composed of four parts: arriving, instruction, demonstration, and reflection. Students will enjoy a curated blend of mindful meditation, self reflection, and self compassion activities woven into the art journaling lessons.

This is for YOU

Reject generic art lessons and embrace your unique point of view! This course is designed for those who are:

  • Interested in creative expression but need a little guidance

  • Comfortable with - or curious to know more about - mindfulness, self reflection, and self compassion

  • Able to devote an average of 1.5 hours per week to creative exercises

This Class is NOT for those who are:

  • Only interested in making cookie-cutter art where everyone makes the same exact picture

  • Close-minded to making progress and doing self reflection

  • Seeking a deep dive into mastering one particular technical art skill (e.g. charcoal figure drawing)

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

  • 2

    Thank you for signing up!

    • Thank you!

    • Join our Facebook community!
  • 3

    Lesson 1: Nature

    • 1.1 Lesson 1 Intro

    • 1.2 Meditation

    • 1.3 Lesson 1 Instruction

    • 1.4 Demonstration

    • 1.5 Reflection

    • Lesson 1 Resources
  • 4

    Lesson 2: Courage

    • 2.1 Lesson Intro

    • 2.2 Meditation

    • 2.3 Instruction

    • 2.4 Demonstration

    • 2.5 Reflection

    • Lesson 2 Resources
  • 5

    Lesson 3: Self Compassion

    • 3.1 Lesson Intro

    • 3.2 Meditation

    • 3.3 Instruction

    • 3.4 Demonstration

    • 3.5 Reflection

    • Lesson 3 Resources
  • 6

    Lesson 4: Memory

    • 4.1 Lesson Introduction

    • 4.2 Meditation

    • 4.3 Instruction

    • 4.4 Demonstration

    • 4.5 Reflection

    • Lesson 4 Resources
  • 7

    Lesson 5: Abundance

    • 5.1 Lesson Intro

    • 5.2 Meditation

    • 5.3 Instruction

    • 5.4 Demonstration

    • 5.5 Reflection

    • Lesson 5 Resources
  • 8

    Lesson 6: Resilience

    • 6.1 Lesson Intro

    • 6.2 Butterfly Parable

    • 6.3 Instruction

    • 6.4 Demonstration

    • 6.5 Course Reflection

    • List of Art Journaling Techniques

    • Lesson 6 Resources

    • Course Feedback
  • 9

    General Resources and Recommendations

    • General Resources

    • List of Art Journaling Techniques

    • Color Wheels

Meet Your Instructor!

Artist & Instructor

Katrina Slade

Katrina Slade is a third-generation visual artist and art instructor. Her abstract painting methods often incorporate mixed media elements. Slade earned her Master’s degree in Teaching in 2011 and has since enjoyed being an art educator in multiple contexts, including teaching overseas at international schools and teaching in Canada at the college level. She is passionate about helping students reignite their creativity by creating engaging and impactful courses. Slade believes that art has the power to transform, heal, and make an impact. Her courses are always designed with guided open-ended tasks that encourage the student to reflect, explore, and experiment. Slade encourages individuality and aims to make a positive impact with her art and courses.

FAQ

What people are wondering about Empowered Heart Art Journal

  • What is the goal of this course?

    The ultimate goal of this course is to provide value to your life. This curated blend of creativity, mindfulness, and journaling exercises was designed with the sole purpose of helping people cope with the uncertainty and stress that is so common in our daily lives.

  • What art activities are in this course?

    Great question! There are six lessons in the course, and they include a variety of art journaling techniques, including watercolor and acrylic painting, line drawing, collage, and more. Most of the activities are mixed media, which means you will be using more than one kind of material to create the journal page. You can see a full list of techniques in the general resources section.

  • Do I need to be available at certain times for zoom calls or class sesssions?

    No, there are no live classes. I wanted to make this class as easy to fit into your schedule as possible. You can simply click on a lesson whenever you have time, and all the videos and resources are there for you. You can set a pace of one class per week, or do them whenever you are able to. Plus, you can engage in the Facebook group whenever you have time to make connections, and ask questions whenever you want. The choice is yours!

  • What materials do I need?

    I want this class to be accessible to many, so the list of materials is not going to break the bank. I have a list in the Course Introduction section, plus a video where I talk about the materials to give you a better idea of what I use.

What Former Students Say

Gifted Artist & Teacher

by Nancy McAlinden

Katrina is a rare combination - gifted artist and gifted teacher. She puts her heart and soul into her lessons and we students came away with new tools in our toolbox and new motivation. I can’t thank her enough for four great months.

Easy & Relaxed

Lynn Craig

Katrina loves colour and encourages you to think outside the box and your comfort zone to find expression where you didn't know you had....you'll definitely enjoy her easy relaxed way of teaching.

Learner-Centred & Positive Educator

Marilyn Noble

Katrina is a very learner-centred and positive educator who presents lots of options for her students to explore and encourages them to integrate new approaches into their individual creative practices.

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Special Thanks

Without the support of these organizations, this project would not be possible. Thank you to the Government of New Brunswick, ArtsNB, and Sarah Sarty Photography.

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