Join us on zoom every Sunday from 4-6pm for our FREE Open Art Studio!

Open Studio is a safe space to create and meet other creatives in recovery. This is a space where you can work on a project you have been working on, or start something new!

We will be meeting on zoom.  You will receive the zoom link in your registration confirmation.

Virtual Open Studio is hosted by Jane Settle.Jane Settle, a self-taught mixed media artist and Colorado native, sought a quieter and simpler life, moving to the San Luis Valley 7 years ago and making Crestone her home. Her latest focus is abstract art, and her studio is in a Tiny House she finished herself. Jane’s love for creative expression has taken her on a beautiful journey of healing and self-discovery.

Come get creative with us, and connect with other sober creatives!

We all are meant to create, to form new things in our life, and bring new things into the world we are in.  In this workshop we will explore different techniques to break through our artistic blocks, limit our inner critic, and celebrate our authentic artist soul. Creation is moving ourselves out of our logical critical minds into play and imagination. This allows our essence, experiences, and passions to flow into an external form.

In this workshop you will:

- Follow prompts that will lead you to create visual or written expressions.

- Have options to work with mediums of comfort or mediums that stretch    you.

- Exploration of your authentic creative.

- Connect with your child self in artistic play.

- Examine your relationship with colors.

- Discover techniques to get out of your head and into your heart. This 
  workshop is for everyone of all skill levels to explore and reimagine what
  your creative spirit looks like! Even those of you who say,
  “I’m not artistic or creative.“ We are all creators!

The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves. —C. G. Jung

Janelle Jay

Janelle is a lover of art and nature, a curious creator at heart.   Her artistic eye was encouraged early when her artist aunt would ask, “Tell me all the colors you see in the wheat field?”  Observation and exploration are a necessity for her soul.  She loves to discover new things by experimenting with different art mediums, ingredients in the kitchen, and new spiritual practices.  

She is currently an art curator, craft importer, and workshop facilitator at a Denver gallery.   

Janelle’s educational background is in photography.   She pursued this art form because of her desire to capture moments of beauty.   She had limiting beliefs at the time that her painting, sculpting, and sketching skills could not capture those moments.   She moved in a world of her own and world-imposed perfection.   Her inner critic was harsh and eventually limited her ability to create and share any form of art.   This led to crippling depression and almost the death of her soul.  Exploring phycology, spirituality, and rediscovering her authentic artist soul allowed her to begin to heal.   She now embraces that art is not perfection, but the ability to express in some form the beauty and pain of being human.  Some works are shared, and some are just for her.  She now is growing as an artist, painter, designer, and photographer while exploring other mediums and crafts.  

Creating community is a passion of Janelle’s and she enjoys sharing and learning in workshops that she attends or leads.   The artistic communities she has been part of have greatly supported her recovery journey.  

Janelle believes that every human is recovering from something, and that art, mindfulness, curiosity, and creation supports the healing and growth process.   Her intention is to foster a space for all to create and reconnect to their authentic artist soul. 

Join Quána Madison for a six-week journey into the world of visual arts to nourish personal growth.

This workshop will spark your imagination and channel your inner creativity through drawing, painting, collage, and other hands-on visual art experiences.

Exploring visual arts can enhance well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, boost self-awareness and self-esteem, and promote a sense of calm and connection. No prior experience or artistic background is needed — just a willingness to create and explore.

In this workshop you will: 
- Identify and express your emotions through visual art 
- Reflect on and share your creative process, responses, and insights        - Learn simple art exercises you can continue at home to support your well-being 
- HAVE FUN!

About Quána:

Quána Madison is an artist, mindfulness teacher, healing arts workshop facilitator and self-leadership coach. She combines inner wellness practices with expressive arts to promote creative expression, community and holistic well-being. A graduate of New York University and Colorado College, Quána holds a MA in Education and a BA in Philosophy. More information is available at www.quanamadison.com

Journey Writing is a practice of writing and witnessing our truths. We gather in virtual circle to listen to powerful, contemporary poems from a diverse range of poets with themes related to addiction, recovery, and ultimately, self-love. Each circle begins with a heart-opening writing exercise followed by a poem that offers the creative inspiration as well as the prompts for a process of free-flow writing that empties your heart onto the page. We then take turns sharing what we have written out loud and being witnessed in the circle. This work is creative, connecting, and cathartic. 

*No writing experience needed. Everyone is welcome!

There is no feedback or critiquing, only witnessing and thanking.

In Circle you will: 

• Be supported to express whatever it is you are longing to release or manifest
• Experience the magic of synchronicity as you resonate with other people's stories
• Feel accepted for who you are and where you are at on your recovery journey

Virtual Class on Zoom - You will receive the zoom link once registered.

NO CLASS ON NOV. 27TH FOR THANKSGIVING 

Shani Raviv Bio:

Shani Raviv is a writer, circle holder, and author of Being Ana: a memoir of anorexia nervosa. Shani has been leading healing Journey Writing Circles for the past six years in her communities and more recently at The Rose House treatment center and at 5280 High School (a recovery high school). Shani believes that writing truth heals, and that recovery is a spiritual journey of learning to love yourself and contribute your soul's gifts to humanity. She lives in a semi-rural co-housing community with her 12-year-old son and her partner and loves to camp in the mountains, drink tea in her garden hammock between the Aspens, and share her 25-year love of yoga with her communities. She feels blessed to bring her passion for Journey Writing to the CAiR community! 

Join us on zoom every Sunday from 4-6pm for our FREE Open Art Studio!

Open Studio is a safe space to create and meet other creatives in recovery. This is a space where you can work on a project you have been working on, or start something new!

We will be meeting on zoom.  You will receive the zoom link in your registration confirmation.

Virtual Open Studio is hosted by Jane Settle.Jane Settle, a self-taught mixed media artist and Colorado native, sought a quieter and simpler life, moving to the San Luis Valley 7 years ago and making Crestone her home. Her latest focus is abstract art, and her studio is in a Tiny House she finished herself. Jane’s love for creative expression has taken her on a beautiful journey of healing and self-discovery.

Come get creative with us, and connect with other sober creatives!

Join us on zoom every Sunday from 4-6pm for our FREE Open Art Studio!

Open Studio is a safe space to create and meet other creatives in recovery. This is a space where you can work on a project you have been working on, or start something new!

We will be meeting on zoom.  You will receive the zoom link in your registration confirmation.

Virtual Open Studio is hosted by Jane Settle.Jane Settle, a self-taught mixed media artist and Colorado native, sought a quieter and simpler life, moving to the San Luis Valley 7 years ago and making Crestone her home. Her latest focus is abstract art, and her studio is in a Tiny House she finished herself. Jane’s love for creative expression has taken her on a beautiful journey of healing and self-discovery.

Come get creative with us, and connect with other sober creatives!

Join artist and mindfulness teacher, Quána Madison, for a monthly 60-minute creativity meditation workshop. This workshop will use a variety of guided imagery meditations, mindfulness exercises and expressive arts-based activities to promote relaxation, self-compassion, self-awareness, creativity and well-being.

This event is on Zoom. The Zoom meeting link is included in your confirmation email.

You will need basic art making supplies (pencils, paper, markers, or any supplies you prefer) to create art during this workshop.

About Quána:
Quána Madison is an artist, mindfulness teacher, healing arts workshop facilitator and self-leadership coach. She combines inner wellness practices with expressive arts to promote creative expression, community and holistic well-being. A graduate of New York University and Colorado College, Quána holds a MA in Education and a BA in Philosophy. More information is available at www.quanamadison.com

The Improv Jam is a low-pressure environment for everyone to practice their improv skills, experiment with different techniques, explore new comedic approaches, and PLAY!

Absolutely no experience required for this free and fun, no pressure Improv Jam.