Inner Story Workshop
Somewhere hidden in the depths of each story lies a treasure waiting to be discovered... ~ Yehudit Silverman
This 5-week workshop is an invitation to explore the symbolic landscape that lives within. It is a gentle, intentional descent into the stories, symbols, and archetypes that shape our inner meaning-making.
Drawing from Drama Therapy, Performance Art, and Active Imagination, we use the power of narrative to animate the parts of ourselves ready to be met. Throughout this process, each participant will choose a specific myth or fairy tale to serve as a personal compass, using its inspiration to bridge the gap between who we are and the vast, unmapped wisdom of the deeper Self.
Drawing from Drama Therapy, Performance Art, and Active Imagination, we use the power of narrative to animate the parts of ourselves ready to be met. Throughout this process, each participant will choose a specific myth or fairy tale to serve as a personal compass, using its inspiration to bridge the gap between who we are and the vast, unmapped wisdom of the deeper Self.
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The Modality: From Sensation to Symbol
This workshop is rooted in drama therapy practices and is adapted from the foundational work of Yehudit Silverman, which we have thoughtfully modified through our own creative approach to meet the somatic needs of this group. We move beyond the intellect through Movement & Sound, Creative Mask-Making and Response Art, Reflective Writing, and Ritualized Storytelling. What to Expect Each 2 hour gathering follows a curated rhythm:
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Who is this for
This workshop is for artists and creatives seekers at heart (actors, dancers, writers, visual artists, art lovers), health practitioners, educators, and anyone with a curiosity for deep self-discovery, spontaneity and creative play!.
No previous experience is required, only a willingness to be curious about the images that move you.
Notes for Participants
*Register below or get in touch for e-transfer details
This workshop is for artists and creatives seekers at heart (actors, dancers, writers, visual artists, art lovers), health practitioners, educators, and anyone with a curiosity for deep self-discovery, spontaneity and creative play!.
No previous experience is required, only a willingness to be curious about the images that move you.
Notes for Participants
- Preparation: Participants will be guided to select a myth or fairy tale early in the process. You will be invited to commit time between sessions for response art and reflective processing.
- Materials: Please bring a journal and a pen to each class. All in-session creative materials (paper, canvas, tape) will be provided. We will let you know when additional items need to be brought to a session.
- Comfort: Wear comfortable clothes for movement. Feel free to bring water and a light snack.
- Capacity: This workshop is limited to 10 participants to ensure an intimate, held container.
*Register below or get in touch for e-transfer details
Your Facilitators:
Guadalupe MartinezGuadalupe is a multidisciplinary artist and educator working at the intersection of performance art, somatics, and expressive arts. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia and certifications in Expressive Arts and Ontological Coaching.
With over 15 years of experience in art education, working independently and within post-secondary institutions, Guadalupe has developed a career as a professional artist, art instructor, and group facilitator. Through a blend of somatic exploration and active imagination, she centers her practice on the Creative Body, offering a space where the creative process becomes a primary tool for embodied self-inquiry and personal growth. |
Jade HonceJade, MA, RCC, CCC, RDT, SEP is a Vancouver-based Creative Arts Therapist and Clinical Counsellor with over a decade of experience supporting adult women in healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. She integrates evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapy, and cognitive therapies with the expressive power of drama therapy, movement, and creative process.
Jade’s work is grounded in the belief that healing happens not only through insight, but through embodied experience, expression, and connection. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic selves, build self-trust, and move through patterns of anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt with greater compassion and resilience. |