Quick and Creative Art Projects for Creative Therapists with (Very) Limited Budgets

Introduction; Section 1: Projects; Warm Ups; Appreciation vs. Appropriation: Note of Intention; Materials: Essentials and Alternatives; 1. Masks; 2. Flags; 3. Boxes; 4. Talisman, Charms, Amulet; 5. Books & Journals; Section 2: Materials; 6. Materials Bought, Found, Recycle and Solicited; What to buy, when to buy; Section 3: Therapeutic Goals; 7. Safe Spaces; 8. Identity Exploration; 9. Trauma Processing; 10. Esteem Building; Appendix 1: Where to Get Materials (by country, by city); Appendix 2: Customization Considerations;Appendix 3: Resources by Project; References

Generosity and ingenuity are the hallmarks of this much needed resource for not only art therapists, but for artists and art educators. Brandoff and Thompson share their overflowing bag of tips, tricks, and professional experience to facilitate creativity in the visual arts.