Join us in this creative 6-week workshop
to weave and strengthen your
THREADS OF BELONGING
About The Workshop
What does it mean to truly belong?
We believe all humans have an innate desire to belong and in order to cultivate and be in spaces where we feel connected, we need to explore and define what this means for each of us. The first step is learning to belong to yourself. From this deep knowing and acceptance of ourselves, we can begin to weave a mycelium thread of connection to each other, our community and our environment.
Beginning May 16th, we will embark on a six-week journey as active participants in exploring and investigating our belongingness with creative curiosity, personal discovery, and social inquiry. Together, we will deepen our self-care practices, unlock our creative gifts, delve into interpersonal connections, collaborate through multidisciplinary storytelling, engage through sensory exploration and play with many forms of artmaking.
You deserve to be in spaces where you feel heard, seen and valued for being your most authentic self. Let’s dive in!
What’s Included
7 sessions of guided creative and social exploration
A safe, closed container that we build together
HYBRID: 5 sessions on ZOOM, 2 in-person sessions in New York City* (Location TBA, Snacks Provided)
Zoom Replays
Private Online Group to be inspired and a private WhatsApp chat to stay connected
Personalized Gift
A carved puzzle piece for you to design
Guided Activities and Facilitation in Creative Modalities
Accountability Buddy to deepen your experience with
Weekly Integration: Prompts and exercises to further your exploration
Optional Group Outings are offered in New York City and Online
Creative Retreat on June 15th in New York for each of us to share our individual and collective expression of belonging (Lunch, Snacks, Materials Provided)
Exclusive Invitation to stay connected and inspired following the program
* For those who can only attend online, you will receive videos and creative exercises to further integrate into your journey
MODALITIES
EMBODIED
MOVEMENT
An exploration through expressive dance and embodied connection. We will move, dance, shake, ground, connect within, dislodge, unleash, play, engage in contact improv and feel.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
STORYTELLING
An exploration of our stories and voices as storytellers through multiple forms of creative expression. We will explore theater, poetry, singing, worldbuilding, music making, visual arts and video.
SOCIAL
ENGAGEMENT
An exploration through conversation, connection, and authentic relating. We will explore with games, eye-gazing, sensory exploration, life stories, Circle of Courage, improvisation, somatic processes and social experimentation.
Drawing from multiple perspectives in personal and social sciences, including, but not limited to Natalie Rogers, Brene Brown, IFS, Human Services and more.
CREATIVE INTENTIONS
Expand your vision of self expression
Co-create our definition of belonging
Cultivate safe space for people to deepen and embrace their authentic voice
Embrace creativity as a vehicle for liberation and grounding
Kindle vibrancy in community and relationships
DATES and TIMES
May 16th-June 20th
Thursdays ~ 7-10 pm EST
Saturday, June 15th, 1-6 pm EST*
ONLINE
May 23rd, 30th
June 6th, 13th, 20th
In-Person NYC Location TBA
May 16th, June 15th*
June 15th - Creative Retreat
An opportunity to celebrate our individual and collective expression through a day of artistic activities, wellness modalities, and social connection. Lunch and all materials will be provided.
Facilitated By
Meet Maddie Fontaine (she/her), your playful and imaginative guide into the world of embodied movement, authentic human connection, and creative expression. As a certified yoga, meditation, and contact beyond contact improv facilitator, she seamlessly weaves the tranquility of mindfulness with the joy of improvisation.
Rooted in intentional community, Maddie enjoys exploring the essence of belongingness and human connection. She holds a background in dance education and adventure therapy, inspired by nature and the outdoors, fueled by a potent mixture of coffee and laughter.
Meet Jamie Lazan (she/her), your expressive arts facilitator, storytelling coach and mentor here to guide you in unleashing the inexhaustible well of creativity that lives within you. As an artist with a background in Human Services, meditation, teaching and expressive arts facilitation (trauma and resilience informed), Jamie is devoted to designing and facilitating safe spaces where our expression, stories, and well-being can be valued.
Inspired by our human condition, Jamie enjoys making room for our process to unfold, allowing for self-discovery, growth, and connection to emerge. Led by her vibrant inner child, she often makes art and plays about ~ dancing, singing, and writing poetry!
TESTIMONIALS
“Anybody, no matter what walk of life you are from, will benefit from this journey. This is exactly the group and journey I needed to rediscover, amplify, and awaken my creative voice. My confidence has increased – throughout the process, I felt safe to be myself and deeply cared for. I discovered how to embrace different aspects of my body, voice, and imagination, feeling that my expression is special. I could be me and add in my flavor of creativity. I am so glad I made this investment in myself – even when I felt nervous, the facilitation and space provided were judgment-free and very rewarding, allowing me to let loose and do the thing! There are many opportunities to discover and express your full authenticity and connect with new people. Also, I love to drive and sing to my heart’s content! After exploring movement and voice, I noticed I could hit notes and range more confidently and impressively. The human body is a creative instrument that when tuned can express itself in creatively expansive ways.”
- Nicholas Dietmann
“The Expressive Arts Oasis process is the most safe and welcoming environment that lets you be you in all circumstances. It helped me learn how to lean on others and connect to my heart without judgment or expectations. The whole journey enables you to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings…you don’t need to be an artist to create, people from all backgrounds are welcome in this workshop and you will find something to discover within. I can’t wait to create with Jamie and Maddie again. They both have beautiful hearts filled with love and creativity. They are always there for you even when you’re not at your best, they enter the room with warmth and energy.”
- Feryal Kilisli
Need additional inspiration before joining?
Explore our FREE immersive gallery inclusive of meditations, expressive art and play celebrating the last workshop series!
“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn't require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”
- Brene Brown
Pricing
COST FOR 6-WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES
$599 for FULL EXPERIENCE
$475 for ONLINE EXPERIENCE ONLY
PAY IN FULL OR
PAYMENT PLAN: $200 x3 for Full Experience by the 15th of each month (May-July)
PAYMENT PLAN: $160 x3 for Online Experience by the 15th of each month (May-July)
*REFER A FRIEND, SAVE $100*
Rates Include:
FULL EXPERIENCE
+ A safe, closed container that we build together
+ HYBRID: Six three-hour sessions with Jamie Lazan and Maddie Fontaine guiding you in your creative and social exploration
+ In-Person Collective Retreat in New York on June 15 to celebrate belongingness (Lunch, Snacks, and Materials Provided)
+ Zoom Replays Available
+ Six weeks of weekly integration: prompts, creative activities, and exercises to further your experience
+ Optional social and creative gatherings (in-person AND online)
+ Private Online Group to be inspired and a private WhatsApp chat to stay connected
+ An amazing group of likeminded individuals growing and creating alongside you
+ A Personalized Gift, A Wooden Carved Puzzle Piece for you to design
+ Accountability Buddy to deepen your experience with
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
+ Everything above, but instead of 7-sessions, you will receive five online sessions, with additional creative videos and exercises to integrate into your journey for the in-person days
FAQ
If you have additional questions, please feel free to email us at thehumanartscollective@gmail.com
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Each session will include…
Be guided into presence, connection, and creative expression.
Be expressive with your creative discoveries through facilitated exercises, activities, and artmaking.
Be nourished as you experience healing arts expression. (examples: sound bath, meditation with a spark, yoga)
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All online sessions will be recorded and available for replay. We have limited in-person sessions, so if you choose the hybrid option, you will want to try your best to be there! But, if you’re human and have to miss an in-person session, you will receive additional creative resources to integrate with your journey.
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No experience is needed! All are welcome!