Presented by Judith Galganski

Thursday, July 10, 2008
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Lyceum Building

SOLD OUT!

Touch Drawing is a visual art technique created by Deborah Koff Chapin at the Center for Touch Drawing in Seattle, Washington. She describes it as “. . . a simple yet profound process where the soul speaks through the hands.”

We begin this process using guided meditation and visual imagery while our hearts and minds are invited to relax into a safe space to receive spirit.

The actual physical drawing process begins by rolling paint onto a smooth surface. Next a thin sheet of paper is placed over that surface and wherever the paper is touched, an imprint will appear. Images from within are revealed through the touch of the fingertips - a manifestation of spirit “talking” through you.

Touch Drawing is a very powerful means of self-expression - an expression of the soul. It is both meditative and therapeutic. Each drawing is unique and does not require previous artistic experience. There are no judgments or expectations; just the openness to work with spirit using this visual art technique.

Soft background music is played during the process. Together with the natural, free-flowing movement of hands over paper, a safe, supportive environment is created in which participants feel free to “let go” and allow their feelings to surface. Profound healing can then begin.

Allow Touch Drawing to take you on a personal journey that could move you to your deepest depths and greatest heights. The choice is yours. Let your soul begin to speak its own language.

JUDITH GALGANSKI is a Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) and an artist, intrigued by the world of color and design. Her awards include first prize watercolor in the Annual Carnegie Art Center National Exhibition, North Tonawanda, NY, finalist at the Kenan Art Center, Lockport, NY, and a participant in the Delaware Park Casino Art Show, Buffalo, NY.

Judith has been an educator for over 30 years and a library media specialist for 17 years. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Elementary Education from Buffalo State University College and an MLS in Information and Library Studies from State University of New York at Buffalo.

Traveling is one of Judith’s passions. In addition, she is following her heart through writing poetry - one submission placed her as a finalist in the Shaman Lynn Andrews Joshua Tree Contest in Los Angeles - through photography and by allowing her spirit to be expressed through the sacred art of dance.

Class limited to 20 participants.