Clinical research shows that painting is exceptionally beneficial for our mental health and wellbeing. Although the benefits are subtle while we paint, there are numerous positive impacts to our psychological health happening at once. To start with, probably the most obvious and well-known factors are that painting is wonderful for stress relief and developing creativity. What many of us might not realize or consider, however, is that painting is also an exercise in strengthening our memory, focus, and problem-solving abilities. 

Creating any type of art is an act of healing, where we are actively practicing mindfulness by being fully present. So, just because we aren’t sitting cross-legged in silence and stillness does not mean we aren’t experiencing a type of meditation.   

In this 2.5 hour workshop we will explore these restorative benefits by way of the Person-Oriented Painting process, an intuitive and mindful painting technique, led by a certified painting therapist. This specific technique beings quite uniquely, by painting with the non-dominant hand to turn-off and activate different parts of the brain and form a literal connection with the painting materials. A very meditative and mindful practice, we will not go in with a planned subject theme, but rather each follow our own path intuitively to let the painting come through.

Wear comfortable clothes. 

ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED!

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Anyone over 12
• No art experience or any other prerequisites needed

HOSTS:

Kirstie Pomilio Egan is a Psychologist, specializing in two main areas of focus; Person-Oriented Painting Therapy, and Integrative Spiritual Health, to achieve therapeutic goals.  She holds two Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Visual Art, as well as a Master's Degree in Psychology.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, she has lived and worked in Zürich for over seven years. Kirstie runs her own practice Art and Soul Malatelier in Zurich. Kirstie works in English and German.

Maria D. Limitovskiy is the founder of the Burnout Solution Center and a burnout prevention coach.  

She studied art at the Colorado College and the Boston Museum School and pursues and independent art practice.

Maria holds a BA in Finance and a Jur. Dr. in law. She founded the BCS after a 25-year financial career. 

LOCATION:

The workshop will take place in our Herrliberg studio overlooking Lake Zurich. 

Getting there: S6/S16 from Zurich HB to Herrliberg-Feldmeilen 19 min

Shuttle from Herrliberg Bahnhof 5-6 persons or walk 10 min.

By car: 5 private parking spots available

SPACE IS LIMITED to 8 PARTICIPANTS