Art for Body, Mind and Spirit with Gretchen Boyer

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Art for Body, Mind and Spirit with Gretchen Boyer

Come and enjoy a new wellness experience being offered by the Integrative Services Department. Led by instructor Gretchen Boyer, Art for Body, Mind, and Spirit will give you an opportunity to express ideas, feelings, and thoughts through art materials.

Art for Body, Mind and Spirit with Gretchen BoyerIn class, you will use a variety of media including, but not limited to: Painting, Collage, Mixed Media, Altered Books, Branch Weaving, and Repurposing Jewelry. Each media will be presented for one month with a variety of options for the attendee to select from.

February 6, 2020 Special Event: Scarf Dyeing

Attendees will need to RSVP for the Scarf Dyeing Workshop by calling the Integrative Services Department at 480-314-6660. Scarves will be ordered for everyone who has pre-registered for the event.

February 20, 2020 – March 5, 2020: Memorabilia Paintings 

Appropriately Themed, “I AM” is a quick painting project to get you in the spirit! Participants will need to bring items that represent themselves or a loved one.

March 5, 2020: Reconstructing Jewels Workshop

Bring in old jewelry that you no longer wear.  In this class participants will learn how to take jewelry apart and put it together again as a new piece or holiday decor. Art for Body, Mind and Spirit with Gretchen Boyer

March 18, 2020 –  April 2, 2020: Fibers, Weaving, and Burlap, Oh My!

Learn to use yarns, fabrics, branches to form artistic wall pieces.

April 16, 2020: Repurposing Books into Art Forms

Learn how to use old books and turn them into various types of art.

May 7, 2020: Printmaking Magic

Learn mono-printing with string, found objects, and sponges.  Bring in objects that have interesting textures and shapes to use for this project.


About Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers (ICRC) is the largest multi-specialty oncology network in the Greater Metro Phoenix area. They have over 100 medical providers, a robust Integrative Services program and a dedicated clinical research department. Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has 15 valley locations and five comprehensive cancer care centers that offer a multi-disciplinary approach for expedited personalized patient care. For more information, please visit www.ironwoodcrc.com.