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❊ A Few Kind Words
Here’s what past participants have shared about their experience at Art Cafe.
My word right now is tender.
The good kind. The squish of the middle of a soft cookie. The release of tension when wrapped in a deep hug.
I feel tender for you creating space for all of us to access this feeling and connection to one another.
I feel tender for the 8 other people who shared the moment in time that was this evening of unbound creation and open story telling together.
I feel tender for myself- my 93 year old self for whom I made this gift.
Tonight felt really special. I want to remember it.
I mean this in a way that feels like it swells up around my chest when I say it: thank you.
— Alexa, Participant
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My introduction to expressive arts was through Shayna.
It was through her that I rediscovered the healing and quiet joy that comes with creation - being with colours, textures, paint, paper, poetry, and words. Each Art Cafe felt like a soft landing, an invitation to slow down, to connect with others, and to listen to what wants to emerge through creative expression.
Shayna holds space with such presence and love. There is something deeply healing in the way she facilitates - with care, intention, gentleness, and sincerity. Through her sessions, words always seem to find me. Sometimes it’s strength, sometimes courage, sometimes trust. They are never the same, yet each one arrives with perfect timing, whispering what I need to hear, anchoring or inspiring me when I need it most.
Sitting in circle with kind, conscious humans, surrounded by colour, creativity, and love, always leaves me feeling nourished, open, and deeply grateful.
— Payal, Participant