This class explores art as a way of managing mental health while learning techniques of drawing skeletons and incorporating dried flowers and plants. The teacher will also hold space for discussing the connection to self expression around mental health. You are encouraged to bring flowers of your choice to the first session for pressing, but there will be flowers provided to those that don't bring any.

WHEN: Fridays, October 10, 17, 24 at 5 - 8 PM

WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor

Fay, the self taught artist behind Faykeart, has worked in Mental Health as a Youth and Family Mental Health Advocate within education for the past 5 years. She is passionate about the intersectionality between creativity and mental health. She has an educational background in Cognitive Science and is pursuing a Masters in Psychology with emphasis in Therapy. She specializes in ink drawing of animals and people, specifically in drawing anatomically correct skeletons. She also works with dried flowers and pulls inspiration from the cycle of life as seen around us. She believes in utilizing art as a way to cope and express things we don't fully understand or have a difficult time processing. In the past few years she has used her art as a extension of her grief to find beauty in death. In the future she plans to create a wellness center that functions as a therapy practice, open studio and gallery.

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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Sketching Skeletons