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Introduction to Art Journaling

Introduction to Art Journaling

A 4-session expressive arts workshop to reconnect with your creative side and use art as a way to process emotions, reflect, and find joy in expression—no artistic skills required.

Starts within next 3 months

4 Zoom sessions | 90 minutes each

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Workshop

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Arts-Based Therapist

Rs. 3,000.00
Rs. 3,000.00
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Who is the Group for?

  • Anyone Curious about Self-Expression

    If you’re drawn to exploring your emotions but words feel limiting.

  • The “Not an Artist” Artists

    If you’ve ever said “I can’t draw,” this space helps you let that go.

  • Lovers of Metaphor and Reflection

    If you enjoy creative thinking, symbolism, and connecting ideas visually.

  • Seekers of Self-Care through Creativity

    If you’re looking for a gentle, feel-good way to unwind and express.

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Goals of the group

• Reclaim art as a natural language for emotion and self-expression.
• Let go of self-criticism and rediscover the joy of creating.
• Use color, texture, and metaphor to express feelings beyond words.
• Build comfort with experimenting and making imperfect, meaningful art.
• Explore emotional awareness through guided prompts and creative exercises.
• Learn to use art journaling as a personal reflection or grounding tool.
• End with your own personalized art journaling practice you can continue.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: I am not an Artist

• Breaking ice with our body, the group & the idea of art.
• Letting go off the idea - "I can't make art" or "I am not an artist."
• Exploratory drills to get a taste of art journaling.

Session 2: From dots to doodles

• Small format drills to explore different emotions.
• Using dots, lines, shapes & colors to experiment with expression.
• Processing a small prompt using styles from the drills.

Session 3: Tapping into your Feeling via Metaphors

• Exploring verbal & visual metaphors for expression.
• Processing an in-depth prompt to experience the magic of art journalling.
• Experiencing guided meditation.

Session 4: Matching Intent & Inspiration | Habit Building

• Going from 1 prompt to making art journaling as a tool for self care.
• Seeking inspiration & designing your prompts.
• Art/Heart Graduation ceremony

Meet your Facilitator

Chetana Iyer

Chetana (she/her) is trained as a mental health social worker & an arts-based therapy practitioner. She is a firm believer in the transformative power of arts to foster healing, connection, and personal growth. She enjoys facilitating arts-based workshops for various groups using modalities like visual art, movement, drumming, & other contemplative practices.

With 6+ years of experience, Chetana has worked with a range of communities, including youth, children, adolescents, and women from marginalized backgrounds, focusing on mental health, education, and wellbeing. She has also led training and capacity-building initiatives for students, mental health professionals and government officials on mental health, crisis-response and suicide prevention.

She enjoys tea, long walks, cooking and can be found happily gardening, painting and watching movies on her days off.

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You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are not only effective but also fun, social, and challenging.

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