Art Therapy

 Amanda Sowersby  

"We are stars wrapped in skin, the light you are seeking has always been within." 

Amanda Sowersby is an Artistic Therapist based in Wellington, currently living in Lower Hutt.

She is in her final year of training in a Post-Graduate Diploma in Anthroposophical Artistic Therapy. Her course will be completed in November 2020, after which she will be available to work with patients, clients, group work, workshops and the corporate market.
In the meantime she will be running small group painting classes, hosting day retreats and other workshops.
As part of her training she will be starting a colour meditation painting course, and is looking for people who will be interested to join her to experience a wonderful meditative journey with colour.

Her mission is to bring colour, discovery and rhythm with love to people’s lives through artistic mediums with different techniques that match the individual.
Creating art can be a wonderful tool to give us a sense of relief from the daily stresses of life.
Art can also bring us a sense of joy and discovery.
By using colour and artistic mediums such as paint, pastel, pencil drawing, charcoal and clay with guided processes can help us heal.Our body, mind and souls are in constant need of healing and seeking balance; by creating art this can help us get there.

What Amanda does:
Runs group art classes, children’s art classes and individual sessions.
Host healing and creative meditative retreats for women. Coming soon are day retreats for men and mixed gender retreats.
Runs workshops for groups, businesses and the corporate market. No prior art experience is needed: you will be gently guided each step of the way.

Background:
Amanda has a  Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, majoring in painting from Massey University Wellington, completed in 2005.
Currently completing a Diploma in Anthroposophical Artistic Therapy under her  mentor and tutor Margaret-Mary Farr, to be completed in November 2020.
Amanda’s intense thesis study is on the moon cycle and the feminine rhythm.
She also has a background in event- coordinating, marketing, catering, education, swim teaching and a long history in the wine and craft beer industry and grape growing.

Interests:
Health and Wellness, Exercise, Movement and Dance.
Amanda regularly practises Yoga and Meditation.
Herbal Teas and Aromatherapy for wellness and enjoyment.
Herbal Medicine and Anthroposophical Medicine for Health.
Keen forager and gardener.

Amanda has a love and passion for nature and the outdoors, music, art,and creating magical moments with her young family and friends.