DEBORAH’S UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Deborah has followed her calling to share Touch Drawing, presenting workshops at numerous conferences and educational institutions. She has a unique way of holding space for people to dive deep into their souls. Integrating expressive arts modalities such as movement, group vocalizing, and writing, she crafts each workshop as a transformative experience. Deborah generates a sacred sound field during drawing sessions with her voice, drum, chimes and crystal bowls. More about Deborah’s workshops
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Contact The Center for Touch Drawing or 360-221-5745 with questions.
Sundays February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Song Bath Sanctuary – Live Online
6-7pm PST – 9-10pm EST
Deborah now offers live online Song Bath. More will be scheduled each month.
No charge to attend. Once you have registered, you will receive reminders about all future Song Baths with the link. You can unsubscribe from this list any time.
Find out more and register for Deborah’s Live Song Bath Sanctuary
Saturday March 6 – A Day of Touch Drawing
These workshops fill – Register soon
8am – 3:30pm PST, 11:00am – 6:30pm EST
Live Online – Sliding scale pricing
Experience a day of creativity and renewal in your own home. Deborah’s live workshop is now translated into zoom format in a way that works! She will hold space for morning and afternoon Touch Drawing sessions. We meet in ‘circle, then dive into your own created space accompanied by Deborah’s live music including a large ceremonial drum, crystal bowls and vocal tones. Movement and writing practices enrich your experience. The group size is limited to allow for a sense of connection between participants. Susan Arnsten-Russel will assist in this workshop.
NOTE: Having the right materials for Touch Drawing is essential!
Download Set Up & Materials for Touch Drawing Workshop
You can order a materials kit from the CFTD store.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WORKSHOP AND REGISTER
Sunday, April 18 – Live online at the Expressive Therapies Summit
Touch Drawing: Authentic, Soulful Expression in Clinical Practice
12PM – 3PM Eastern time, 9AM – 12AM Pacific time
Touch Drawing: Authentic, Soulful Expression for Self-Care
4PM – 8PM Eastern time, 1PM – 5PM Pacific time
Attend one or both or a deeper experience.
Each session eligible for 3.0 Clock/Credit Hours:
NBCC, ATCB; NASW, MFT; SWNYS, LMHC, LCAT (New York State only) Not eligible for APT Credit
Team-taught by Shemaya Blauer, MSW, LCSW, Deborah Koff-Chapin, BFA, Susan Arnsten-Russell OTR/L
Find out more & register for morning, afternoon workshops or both
Go to Sunday April 18 on the schedule and scroll down to find both workshops.
Tuesday, June 1 – Live online at the Expressive Arts Florida
Touch Drawing – Integrating it into Your Expressive Arts Practice
6PM – 9PM Eastern Time, 3PM – 6PM Pacific time
A workshop for Expressive Arts students and professionals who are interested in facilitating Touch Drawing as part of your in intermodal work. This Touch Drawing experience will be focused on deepening your personal experience of the process, while also learning the essential elements needed to apply Touch Drawing appropriately in the settings within which you work.
Prerequisite: Participation in at least one introductory Touch Drawing workshop, familiarity with set up and supplies. You must provide your own supplies.
Cost: $50
Find out more and register
July 12-17, 2021 on Whidbey Island, Washington
23rd Annual Touch Drawing Gathering
The Gathering is the deepest experience I offer each year. It is oriented to people who feel inspired to bring the process into their own lives and share it with others in their unique ways. We have scheduled the next Gathering in 2021. None of us know what conditions will be like at that time. Whidbey Institute has covid-safe policies: only private rooms, number limits in indoor settings, safe food service. We will decide whether to go ahead with the 2021 Gathering in the first few months of 2021.It is not open for registration yet.
Find out about the Touch Drawing Gathering
Touch Drawing Webinars – Live online
Deborah is now able to offer live video Touch Drawing workshops with quality sound for the music she creates while participants draw. Contact us if you are interested in setting up an online workshop with your own group.
Do Touch Drawing anywhere, anytime,
By yourself or with family, friends & colleagues
You can begin Touch Drawing using educational media (digital downloads available) & materials kits.
Buy educational media and art materials
Contact The Center for Touch Drawing or call 360-221-5745.
