Explore this open art studio
The Respite is a place for rest, a place to bring balance to your day utilizing the creative process to help you explore self-expression, meditation, and centering.
Understanding The Respite
The Respite has nothing to do with how well you draw, sculpt, paint, or any other creative method. The Respite is not an art class, and it doesn’t just keep you busy so you don’t think about “it” for a little while. Instead, The Respite uses art to slow down your mind and create a space where you can take a breath, catch your footing and be mindful of the space around you.
How Art Heals…
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Healing art helps with anxiety.
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Healing art is helpful with the journey through grief.
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Healing art is effective for someone with dementia, Alzheimers, and may help the quality of life of those with Parkinson’s.
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Healing art enables the psychological component of substance abuse recovery by providing an emotional outlet and a means of self-expression.
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Healing art is helpful for younger children who may be struggling with how to fit into a world that doesn’t look, feel or act like they do.
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Healing art can give you an outlet for voicing feelings and fears. It’s difficult to express these emotions with words when you are struggling with loss or trauma.
Healing art helps with anxiety.
Healing art is helpful with the journey through grief.
Healing art is effective for someone with dementia, Alzheimers, and may help the quality of life of those with Parkinson’s.
Healing art enables the psychological component of substance abuse recovery by providing an emotional outlet and a means of self-expression.
Healing art is helpful for younger children who may be struggling with how to fit into a world that doesn’t look, feel or act like they do.
Healing art can give you an outlet for voicing feelings and fears. It’s difficult to express these emotions with words when you are struggling with loss or trauma.
When & Where
Session Times & Location
Open sessions at The Respite mean you can drop in anytime during the session and stay for as long as suits your needs. The Respite has all kinds of creative options available from which you can choose to make your experience entirely your own. We will also have an artistic practice for the day if it makes your experience easier with one less choice to make. The Respite is your space for discovery. Our commitment to you at The Respite is to simply be present.
- Sunday Afternoons from 2-4 p.m.
- Friday Mornings from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Special Wednesday Night Live Mini Session at our Main Campus 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. (August 16, September 20, October 18 & November 15) See the link in the footer for directions to our Main Campus.
Most Respite open sessions are held at the Franklin First UMC Historic Sanctuary at 148 Fifth Avenue South, Franklin TN 37064. Any exceptions regarding location will be noted in the session description. More open session times are in the works. Stay tuned for additional days and times. Be sure to join our email list for updates and reminders on session times as well as new practices we’ll share with you along the journey.
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