Date: 6 Mondays, April 20 - June 1, 2026 (no class 5/25)
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Studio 9B
Instructor: Sarah Schwartz
Level: No prior experience is needed, limited to 4 students
Tuition: $300, Members save 10%
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Class Description

Explore the freedom of working large-scale with gestural techniques and applications that incorporate full-body movements in creating expansive artwork. Immerse yourself in a somatic experience, focusing on the connection between your body and the marks you make. Color choice, application, and explorative movement will be at the center of the process. This class provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment to delve into the process of art making. Download Materials List Here

Testimonials
“This class has been so helpful for me. It was wonderful to explore movement and color in a compassionate atmosphere. Sarah is an open, accepting, lovely instructor. The class as a group was so cohesive because of the instructor’s presence.”
~Nancy C. Murray

“Expressive process painting was fun and healing beyond my expectations. From the music, to Sarah’s instruction to the art, it was a beautifully curated, safe, supportive and loving container to learn how to play and express myself in a way I’ve never tried before. I highly recommend the experience! Thank you Sarah! ☺️”
~Elizabeth H.

“Sarah’s creation of this class is masterful. The safe and free environment is priceless as we explore our inner landscape.”
~Trish Bender

“Thank you, Sarah, for being a soulful and kind guide on this painting/discovery journey. I appreciate the passion and wisdom you shared with us, and I appreciate you”
~ Julie Cohen

About the Instructor

Sarah is a multidisciplinary artist at FVAC. In her artwork, she focuses on themes of embodiment and expression, offering a unique perspective that enhances the art-making experience. Sarah is a therapeutic E-RYT specializing in mindful trauma-informed yoga. She has a BFA in painting, darkroom photography and art history. Sarah currently works in the arts and entertainment industry and is a former public school art teacher.