Thanks for stopping by. My website is dedicated to inspiring women to live a more fulfilling and creative Third Stage of life. All too often our creative dreams languish with the responsibilities of life. But in our Third Stage, art making can open the way for magic because it takes us beyond limitation and into transformation. Art is a potent practice for brain health, joy, passion and a deeper connection with Self.

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AWAKENTHROUGHART@gmail.com, or find me on Instagram @BARBARAABOREN or on Etsy at BARBARABORENSTUDIO
I'm Barbara Boren. As long as I can remember I've been an art lover- both as a student and teacher. I now offer women exercises and art activities designed to connect you with your creative source to rekindle (or find!) your passion.
I left my art and language teaching position years ago for a career in business. But after many years in that work, I was dissatisfied and felt disconnected. I missed the creativity and excitement of art making. So once again, I dove into my art practice scribbling, drawing, collaging, and painting. Through these practices I found my way back home- to myself- my essence.
Whether recalibrating after leaving a career, experiencing the initial sense of loss of an empty nest, the end of a relationship, or dealing with the death of a spouse, I've experienced these states and it's always art practice that pulls me through both uncertainty and grief. I know from experience that creativity is a great healer which can knit parts of us back into wholeness. This can lead to exciting growth and transformation.
Today I am living my best life, and I would like this for you too! I would be honored to be your guide as you walk the creative path. Over the last several years I've been exploring and experimenting with different materials and techniques and sharing what I learn. This is one of my favorite activities.
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Making papers from foraged materials like flowers and weeds, creating unique hand stamped and stenciled papers, and creating vibrant papers with metal leaf (gold, silver, bronze) and acrylics. Then, from these hand crafted papers I will demonstrate how to incorporate them into art work that is uniquely you! I will also be adding a classes on diving deep within to access and develop your personal archetypes. These may be familiar to you or the embodiments of qualities you'd like to develop. This will be a series allowing us to delve into the powerful feminine aspects inherent in the archetypes, which are always available for personal healing and growth. Thanks again for taking the time to visit my site.