Art & Chronic Pain: Exploring The Healing Benefits

Art & Chronic Pain: Exploring The Healing Benefits

Workshop | This program is completed

200 Port Washington Blvd. Manhasset, NY 11030 United States
Indoor
Adults
10/10/2024-12/12/2024
1:30 PM-3:30 PM on Th

Art & Chronic Pain: Exploring The Healing Benefits

Workshop | This program is completed

Pain affects over 50 million people and is the leading cause of long-term disability. Art can be a powerful tool to help people live with chronic health conditions causing pain.

 

Join us for our first series of art classes focusing on the health benefits of art.
October 10, November 7 & December 12, 2024

 

What to Expect:

Variety of Art Materials: Offered in an open studio format.

Expert Guidance: The class will be led by Denise Kramer and Marceil Kazickas.


Denise Kramer:
An artist and licensed art therapist with extensive clinical experience in using the healing power of art to help individuals from all backgrounds.

Marceil Kazickas: An artist living with chronic neurologic pain, who has found personal health benefits through creativity and hopes to help others who may be struggling.


Class Goals:

This class aims to help those suffering from chronic health issues explore the benefits of creativity and artistic expression. The activities are designed to provide distraction or even relief from chronic pain through the therapeutic use of art.

  • All Materials Provided: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on!

    Class Duration: Approximately 2  hours.

    Class Size: Limited to 10 people, No Fee


    Participant Requirements:
    Attendees need only be “well enough” to participate.





    Visit 
    www.theartguild.org/policies for our class and cancellation policies.