Creating Wellness 4-Part Workshop Accepting Registrations at USU's NEHMA

Logan, UT — The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art will offer a unique opportunity to support mental wellness through the creative process, exploring ways to gain greater insight into self-awareness, needs and desires.

This Creating Wellness four-part workshop series is designed to help participants gain deeper insight into their emotions, needs, and desires through the healing power of art.

The series will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7, 14 and 21 and Dec. 5. It will be led by board-certified art therapist Susie Andruk, ATR-BC. Participants will learn about select artworks from the collection for inspiration and create a mixed-media altered book, created by altering a book by collaging text and images, writing and more.

Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $80. Art supplies will be provided, but participants are asked to bring a book they would like to transform into something that is uniquely theirs.

Each session will begin with inspiration from selected NEHMA artworks and reflective dialogue, followed by hands-on creative exploration. Participants will be guided in transforming a book into a personal work of art that reflects their emotional journey.

This is the museum’s third year offering the Creating Wellness series but the first that will focus on a single art project that participants will finish.

“There is a lot of research confirming what we already knew: that experiences with art and visits to museums both improve our mental health and well-being,” said NEHMA Executive Director Katie Lee-Koven. “The challenge we all face is making time for ourselves. Consider gifting yourself this time to try something new and meet others along the way.”

To register or learn more, visit https://www.usu.edu/artmuseum/events/creating-wellness. Once registered, a free parking code for Gateway Terrace will be provided for each class.

About the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art

The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at Utah State University fosters engagement with modern and contemporary art to facilitate learning and promote dialogue about ideas important to the people of Utah and the mission of Utah State University. Admission is free and open to all. Parking is available in the free museum parking stalls and at the Gateway Terrace. For more information, visit usu.edu/artmuseum or contact Chiara Sorensen at chiara.sorensen@usu.edu or 435-797-1564.