Somatic Art Class: Expressive Intuitive Painting

In this 90-minute guided creative escape, take a breath, tune into your body and see what unfolds!



1.5 hours Location South Fremantle Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 1 to 6   $60 - $90 ($60 for Public Class; $90 for Private Class)
Grounding and Tuning In

Grounding and Tuning In

We begin the session by settling into the beautiful art-filled space at Happy Mind Body & Soul. You will be guided through a brief somatic grounding exercise to connect with your body, reconnect with a special or joyful feeling and select your initial palette of intuitive colours, textures and mediums.


Layering Feeling into Form

Layering Feeling Into Form

Next, you will let go of the analytical mind and let your hands guide the way. After some experimentation, you will work freely with a curated selection of artistic mediums - layering intentional marks, colours and abstract shapes directly onto your mini canvas to express your inner world.


Your Unique Artwork & Mini Easel

Your Unique Artwork & Mini Easel

In the final stage, you will bring your composition together into a finished piece that is entirely your own authentic expression. You will place your beautiful piece into its own miniature display easel, ready to take home and treasure forever as a visual anchor of your journey.


Step into a calm, nurturing sanctuary at Happy Mind Body & Soul in South Fremantle for a deeply restorative and creative 90-minute somatic art experience.
Facilitated by Texy, founder of Imprint studio, resident Artist, and Creative Somatic Practitioner with over 20 years of experience, this workshop is designed to help you bypass the analytical, overthinking mind. Through my own journey with chronic illness, I learned that the body holds what the mind struggles to release. In that space, I found something essential: intuitive creative expression is a pathway to healing. Healing is connection and calm — the gentle antidote to trauma or dis-ease, which thrive in disharmony and separation.
In this intimate, small-group class, we shift the focus entirely away from technical rules or artistic perfection. Instead, you will learn to use somatic awareness, tuning into how your body physically holds a memory, a feeling, or an experience. You will translate this inner world into a tangible piece of art - a visual anchor.
Using intuitive colour placement, rich textures, and abstract shapes, you will bring a special moment to life on a mini display canvas. No art experience necessary. This is a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental space for your own authentic expression.
What we'll cover:
  • Somatic Grounding: A gentle introduction to tuning into your body's current state and translating feelings into visual concepts like colour and form.
  • Intuitive Artmaking: Overcoming the fear of a blank canvas by letting your hands and intuition guide the creative process.
  • Composition and Form: Developing a basic, stress-free understanding of composition and balance
  • Medium Exploration: Working freely with a curated selection of artistic mediums to build depth, with expert guidance.
Who is this for?
Anyone seeking a mindful, creative release to unwind, de-stress, or connect more deeply with yourself. Especially great for absolute beginners who want to explore art without the pressure of being 'good' at art.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Somatic Art Class: Expressive Intuitive Painting

Times are Perth time. Dates and prices as of 3 Nov 2026, 12:57am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

7 upcoming dates between 8 Nov 2026 and 31 Jan 2027.

  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 3pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 3pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 3pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 3pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 3pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 3pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 31 Jan 2027, 3pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
Your own unique completed expressive artwork on mini canvas with display easel.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly, non-judgemental class. This is about the process not the finished piece. No art skills are necessary.
What to bring
A small special object or photograph, something that evokes a happy or important memory or feeling.

FAQ

Do I need to bring anything?
Please bring a small special item - a photograph, keepsake or momento that is meaningful to you. All creative materials are provided. Please bring a drink bottle, a coffee or even a snack, there are no refreshments available at the venue.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little paint on. Somatic art can occasionally get beautifully messy!
Is there parking available at the venue?
There is free street parking available along south Terrace and the surrounding side streets near Happy Body mind & Soul. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to park and settle comfortably into the space before we begin.
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Can I book this as a private event or for a specific group?
Absolutely! we love hosting private sessions, corporate wellness activities, mindful hens' parties or intimate 1:1 mentoring. simply click the 'Request Private Class' button to coordinate dates, venue and group sizes.
Location

Happy Mind Body and Soul - 250 South Terrace, South Fremantle WA

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of South Fremantle, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

Somatic Art Class: Expressive Intuitive Painting location
Your teacher

Imprint Studio
Imprint Studio

female Women-owned

My journey with creative expression spans over 30 years, beginning as an exhibiting artist and classroom teacher, and later evolving into my work as a vocational counsellor. While I loved supporting people to navigate their paths professionally, it was my own personal journey with chronic illness that completely transformed my perspective on wellness and recovery.
Through that challenging chapter, I realized a profound truth: healing isn't something that only happens in clinical rooms. True restoration and balance often come through dedicated acts of deep connection, mindfulness, and creative self-expression.
Driven by this insight, I brought my diverse worlds together. I combined my background in education, my experience in counselling, and specialized training in somatic therapy to bring Imprint Studio to life.
Somatic art practice bypasses the analytical, overthinking mind entirely. When the body is dealing with stress, anxiety, or illness, words aren't always enough. By focusing on somatic awareness - how your body physically holds a memory, experience, or feeling - your hands instinctively know which textures, shapes, and colors to reach for. It transforms art from a technical skill into a grounding therapeutic language that anyone can speak.
I love teaching this way as I get to witness the exact moment a student lets go of perfectionism and reconnects with themselves. Watching someone translate an internal feeling into a tangible, meaningful, and unique artwork they can hold in their hands is incredibly powerful and rewarding.
Over the past two decades, I have shared my passion across classrooms, corporate settings, community groups, and in individual therapeutic practice. Today, I am proud to host these intimate, small-group workshops from the beautiful, calming space at Happy Mind Body & Soul in South Fremantle, as well as bringing mobile sessions directly to private parties, individuals, and corporate groups looking for creative alignment.
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