Art & Affection Workshop

Between 10 October and 26 December, on Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30, the Lagoa School of Arts - Mestre Fernando Rodrigues, promotes the Emotional Intelligence Development Workshop Through the Arts, 🎨Art & Affection💙, with trainer Valéria Gore, for children aged 12 to 14 years.

Feeling and growing together through art is the challenge of this workshop, which aims to help young people recognise, understand and express their emotions naturally and safely in a space that promotes well-being and allows free expression of emotions, feelings and opinions; exploring the inner world and relationships with others.

The goal is to create conditions that facilitate personal development involving self-knowledge, emotional self-regulation, self-confidence and social skills. To achieve this, we will channel and enhance the therapeutic effect of art, combined with other psychological techniques, as a vehicle for expressing various emotions and exploring our “inner palette” through the introduction and discussion of themes encompassing emotional intelligence, sharing experiences, practical activities (drawing, painting, shaping, cutting, gluing, etc.) related to the theme (e.g. knowing my self, fear, courage, communicating with others, etc.) and final reflections. The sessions will be structured by theme but will adapt according to the characteristics and needs of the group, always allowing flexibility and space for what the group wishes to express on the day. If the children wish, they can exhibit their works to parents/public at the end.

The activity will be led by Valeria Gore, a clinical psychologist, ensuring careful and personalised support for each child. Her experience allows her to identify emotional needs, support emotional management and promote confidence, well-being and more positive relationships with others. This workshop is aimed at children aged 12 to 14 years, and prior registration is required (limited to available slots and with associated costs) via email: escola.artes@cm-lagoa.pt. The workshop is scheduled to start on 10 October and will consist of a total of 12 sessions. For more information, you can also use the email: vgore2023@outlook.pt.

In a safe, welcoming and respectful environment, young people can develop important emotional, cognitive and motor skills for their healthy growth.