Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

At the end of the day, you’re tired, you’re stressed, and it’s too easy to reach for a box of crackers, watch tv, or get caught up for hours on social media. While brainless activity is sometimes important for letting go, when it’s your only go-to for winding down, it can make you feel emptier and more bored than when you started. Whether you consider yourself creative or not, humans are creative by nature. Because we are all creative, when we feel out of balance, creative acts can help. Even if you don’t see yourself as “artsy,” art has been shown to have a calming effect on the brain. Careful, repetitive drawing is one of the main ways to use art to slow down your mind and body when you feel anxious or upset. Learn ways to de-stress and find the place of “Flow.” Each week a different exercise for finding calm will be presented. The supply list will be provided in the confirmation email you will receive after registration.