Healing Through the Arts

2/16/2015

Sunday afternoon, I had the privilege of leading a printmaking workshop at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital.
This workshop was part of Mercy's Healing Through the Arts program: a series of free art workshops designed to enhance healing for patients and their families.

Making monoprints with Gelli Arts plates and StencilGirl stencils was new to everyone. But after a quick demonstration, there were lots of laughs and lovely prints! They really inspired me!

I began leading Healing Through the Arts workshops after my own father was treated for cancer at Mercy's
David C. Pratt Cancer Center. And this is just one small way I can give back and help others with their healing process, too.

I hope you have a wonderful week,

7 Comments

Kathy link

2/15/2015 10:44:48 pm

Kudos to you! What a fantastic project. Paying it forward for sure!

Mary Beth Shaw link

2/16/2015 12:08:23 am

Mary, this makes me so happy and proud to see our stencils used in such wonderful ways. I would love to go with you to one of these classes! Let's make a date :)

Kristen Powers

2/16/2015 12:21:56 am

what a very wonderful way to give back and share your heART. You are an inspiration!!

Linda on the Prairie

2/16/2015 01:18:37 am

What a wonderful thing to do! Thank you for volunteering. Gelli printing is truly an adventure across the age range.

Deyar J

2/16/2015 07:52:57 am

The colors are stunning, and the combos do a lot to make each subject stand out. Lovely pieces.

Michelle Lisenbee

2/16/2015 08:37:28 am

I am a nurse, massage therapist and artist and I am always trying to find ways to combine these professions...makes me wonder if there is a similar program at our local hospital?