Ages 14 – adult
Mabon Celebration Gratitude Workshop
Spotted Rabbit groups and classes are specifically developed to help youth and adults navigate life challenges in a fun and engaging small-group environment.
Day/Time:
Saturday, September 19th
10:00-1:30 PM
Cost:
$75
All materials included
Location:
Spotted Rabbit Studio │ Brighton Studio
2376 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Ages:
Adults 18+
Ages 14+ with an adult
Class Details:
As the seasons shift and the days begin to balance light and darkness, Mabon invites us to slow down, reflect, and take stock of all that has nourished us. This Autumnal Equinox retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and create with intention, honoring gratitude, balance, and the quiet wisdom that comes with changing seasons. Through clay, mindfulness, and creative exploration, you'll craft a ceramic altar that serves as a meaningful reminder of what grounds and sustains you.
Throughout the retreat, we'll gently weave together art-making, reflection, and mindfulness practices inspired by the spirit of the harvest season. Your handcrafted altar can be displayed on a wall or tabletop and personalized with meaningful objects such as crystals, dried herbs, candles, nature finds, or treasured keepsakes. More than a beautiful piece of pottery, it becomes a place to pause, reconnect, and carry the practice of gratitude into the months ahead. Your finished altar will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup at a later date.
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ART SKILLS
- acrylic painting
- watercolor painting
- colored pencil drawing
- marker drawing
- hand-sewing
- weaving
- hand-built ceramics
- mixed-media
- sculpture
- color mixing
- color theory
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS
- creative expression
- identity development
- community building
- social & communication skills
Shawn Shannon-Missal, LCAT, specializes in clients with chronic illness and/or chronic pain. She works with clients to navigate daily life in a healthy way, both physically and emotionally, and to manage expectations about limitations and frustrations.
She also works with those who are neurodiverse, helping them to work with their symptoms rather than against them.
Shawn attended PennWest Edinboro for her Master’s degree in Art Therapy and graduated in 2024. In addition to NY state licensure, she is also nationally recognized as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR). She has completed the Polyvagal Certificate Course at the Polyvagal Institute, spearheaded by Dr. Stephen Porges. Additionally, Shawn has completed a 6-month DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC) program and has integrated this into her work with clients.
Read Shawn's blog on how art therapy helps with healing chronic medical conditions and pain.