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In the first season of the Art Barn movement, I returned to writing. In the process, I experienced what it felt like to leave behind the fear of making a mistake and bravely opened the gate to the spacious garden of my imagination- the one that had been cemented shut since childhood.
I didn’t call myself an artist. Until I participated in the Artists Way workshop 10 years ago, I had reserved all my courage for day-to-day battles like bills, laundry and who does what responsibilities. “Art” was for people born to be artists. It is true, that the way you get better at anything is to practice, but first you return. Now I see, the gift of creating is what makes us different than animals. In the words of Scott Avett, “to create faithfully is to be me”.
This blog is dedicated to the story telling of experiences we uncover as we travel to neighborhoods near and far, inviting neighbors to experience moments of simple aliveness through the lessons in nature and to express themselves creatively, with whatever we have in front of us. Gosh darn it, Art Barn it!
Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project—Nevada Humanities
Learn how to share your love for Nevada with a neighbor! Nevada Humanities offers an easy, fun and socially engaging project for makers of all ages called Nevada, P.S. I Love You.
Give thanks DIY card making
Give genuine thanks to someone who has loved you into being with this simple mindfulness creativity practice.
Here we lay out the instructions and invite you to bring your heart into the present by making a simple note of thanks.
You will feel better as your heart opens in the process.
Art Barn Leaf Rubbing
A simple way to connect with nature and your own best self with leaf rubbing, as taught by teaching artist Susanne Reese.
Why do what you love
Paying attention to the things that bring you to life has a way of doing the same for others. Art Barn Adventure Guide and accomplished teaching artist, Susan Kaime Reese builds community and life skills through popular Art Barn Workshops in Mt. Charleston, NV.
‘One Aspen’ invites travelers to belong
Explorers to Baker, NV discover a surprising sense of belonging by responding to a spontaneous invitation to create art at “The Table” of Bristlecone General Store.
The Rainbow Connection
Art Barn Workshop celebrates the design and execution of (2) workshops sponsored by Clark County Public Arts as part of the Temporary Public Art Program in Las Vegas, NV.