Welcome to "Art Within You"...Therapy That Creates Art & Positive Change
An artistic outlet has proven to be a great alternative option to release what you, or your words, cannot say. Over time one or more art forms can help you learn to communicate, let go of what troubles you and move forward with a deeper understanding of who you are and what you want out of life.
Knowing this, CJ Harlan created "ART Within You" classes to help you establish and achieve your life goals.
How?...By offering ART as a form of healing to it's members who seek support, guidance, and coaching, through more interesting and fun alternative methods.
Knowing this, CJ Harlan created "ART Within You" classes to help you establish and achieve your life goals.
How?...By offering ART as a form of healing to it's members who seek support, guidance, and coaching, through more interesting and fun alternative methods.
HC Art Therapy Programs Offer Variety...
The Harlan Circle encourages members to try new innovative healing exercises by exploring a variety of art forms with CJ Harlan and experienced HC Artists. Although a member learns the steps to creating within a specific medium or art form, which may include: drawing, painting, sewing, ceramics, writing, quilting, doll making, weaving, jewelry design, journal making, fiber crafts, music composition, wood working, photography, acting, dancing and drumming...members are free to experiment with what they learn. "Art Within You" students, working at their own pace, develop new life perspectives that truly make a difference in their lives.
The Harlan Circle encourages members to try new innovative healing exercises by exploring a variety of art forms with CJ Harlan and experienced HC Artists. Although a member learns the steps to creating within a specific medium or art form, which may include: drawing, painting, sewing, ceramics, writing, quilting, doll making, weaving, jewelry design, journal making, fiber crafts, music composition, wood working, photography, acting, dancing and drumming...members are free to experiment with what they learn. "Art Within You" students, working at their own pace, develop new life perspectives that truly make a difference in their lives.
One Example of How Art is Making A Difference...
One art form that is making a huge positive impact on people is...drumming. It is often used in healing circles and other forms of therapy to: build confidence; create unity; release stress; explore boundaries; and develop personal rhythms.
As artist, teacher and experienced percussionist, Steve Ferraris said: "I’ve learned that drumming in traditional cultures is far more than musical entertainment. Master drummers are trained as teachers, historians and healers. Rhythm represents life and group drumming represents community."
Once Steve developed a deeper understanding about the impact that drumming could have on an individual or group he redirected his work as an educator to teaching drumming to disabled populations (both physical and emotional disabilities) through Very Special Arts. After which, he was inspired to develop his “sustainability model” that is now called...Root Drumming Systems.
CJ Harlan & The Harlan Circle celebrate Steve and Root Drumming Systems for their positive impact in making change happen through art.
To learn more about Steve Ferraris and his programs "Drumming For Success" or "Drumming Off Drugs", click on the links provided, or on the drumming circle image above-right, to visit Steve's website.
To learn more about "Art Within You", please continue reading the information below or Contact CJ.
As artist, teacher and experienced percussionist, Steve Ferraris said: "I’ve learned that drumming in traditional cultures is far more than musical entertainment. Master drummers are trained as teachers, historians and healers. Rhythm represents life and group drumming represents community."
Once Steve developed a deeper understanding about the impact that drumming could have on an individual or group he redirected his work as an educator to teaching drumming to disabled populations (both physical and emotional disabilities) through Very Special Arts. After which, he was inspired to develop his “sustainability model” that is now called...Root Drumming Systems.
CJ Harlan & The Harlan Circle celebrate Steve and Root Drumming Systems for their positive impact in making change happen through art.
To learn more about Steve Ferraris and his programs "Drumming For Success" or "Drumming Off Drugs", click on the links provided, or on the drumming circle image above-right, to visit Steve's website.
To learn more about "Art Within You", please continue reading the information below or Contact CJ.
There Is An Artist In Everyone!
"People have told me that they do not have an artistic bone in their body and could never 'Do' art...
I beg to differ...Art is not something you do...it is something you feel. This creates your own unique distinction that can be an inspiration to you and to others...Given the right teacher, anyone can learn how to use tools and apply techniques. What sets one artist apart from another is how well they can express their feelings through their medium of choice. Taking time to find your medium and working with people who know how to bring the 'ART Within You' out, is all anyone needs to become an artist that can be acknowledged and celebrated." CJ Harlan
Learning how to let yourself and your emotions go, by putting a part of you into a creation, is as freeing as it is empowering.
This is something you can experience through CJ's "Art Within You" classes.
Who Teaches HC Art Therapy Classes?
To help you find your inner artist, The Harlan Circle's Empowering Artist Collective (EAC), works together with CJ Harlan to teach you different art forms. Together, they introduce new ways in which you can release stress, anger and pain, all while empowering you to explore and celebrate new aspects of yourself and your life. As you learn to create with select HC Artists, you will come to understand just how art therapy works. This method of empowerment is certainly a more enjoyable way to build awareness, strength and clarity.
"People have told me that they do not have an artistic bone in their body and could never 'Do' art...
I beg to differ...Art is not something you do...it is something you feel. This creates your own unique distinction that can be an inspiration to you and to others...Given the right teacher, anyone can learn how to use tools and apply techniques. What sets one artist apart from another is how well they can express their feelings through their medium of choice. Taking time to find your medium and working with people who know how to bring the 'ART Within You' out, is all anyone needs to become an artist that can be acknowledged and celebrated." CJ Harlan
Learning how to let yourself and your emotions go, by putting a part of you into a creation, is as freeing as it is empowering.
This is something you can experience through CJ's "Art Within You" classes.
Who Teaches HC Art Therapy Classes?
To help you find your inner artist, The Harlan Circle's Empowering Artist Collective (EAC), works together with CJ Harlan to teach you different art forms. Together, they introduce new ways in which you can release stress, anger and pain, all while empowering you to explore and celebrate new aspects of yourself and your life. As you learn to create with select HC Artists, you will come to understand just how art therapy works. This method of empowerment is certainly a more enjoyable way to build awareness, strength and clarity.
What Kind Of Art Form or Artist Is Invited To Join The EAC?
We welcome all forms of art and any artist to Contact CJ...to begin the two part interview process. Once the fit is determined to be right for the artist, for HC and for the HC Members, the artist is selected and invited to join the Harlan Circle's Empowering Artist Collective. The EAC is a very important part of a new program set up by CJ to help make therapy not only an option for more people, but even more affordable through the HC "Art That Makes A Difference" Program and GGP. To learn more about these programs please click on the links provided.
Select HC Artists are invited to teach HC Members their art form at "Art Within You" classes, HC Events, and at HC Retreats. In addition to being offered teaching opportunities as they arise, HC Artists are given the option to showcase, consign and sell their artwork online and offline through The Harlan Circle and Harlan Circle Gifts.
We welcome all forms of art and any artist to Contact CJ...to begin the two part interview process. Once the fit is determined to be right for the artist, for HC and for the HC Members, the artist is selected and invited to join the Harlan Circle's Empowering Artist Collective. The EAC is a very important part of a new program set up by CJ to help make therapy not only an option for more people, but even more affordable through the HC "Art That Makes A Difference" Program and GGP. To learn more about these programs please click on the links provided.
Select HC Artists are invited to teach HC Members their art form at "Art Within You" classes, HC Events, and at HC Retreats. In addition to being offered teaching opportunities as they arise, HC Artists are given the option to showcase, consign and sell their artwork online and offline through The Harlan Circle and Harlan Circle Gifts.
Who Can Sign Up For Art Therapy
Anyone can take part in "Art Within You". These classes are available upon request and are offered to individuals and groups of varying sizes, locally and nationally. Classes will be designed to fit any one person, or group's, needs. In a group setting, ART Forms have a way of getting even the most reserved members to open up to new perspectives about themselves, about others, about who they are, have been and want to become...Art Therapy truly is as freeing as it is rewarding and fun.
"Art Creates Change, if you embrace it..." CJ Harlan
For more details on "Art Within You" classes or about the wonderful HC Artists that are joining the Empowering Artist Collective, please Contact CJ.
Please Note: As mentioned, classes are customized to fit the needs of the group or individual. Because of this, there are many available art and empowerment classes that are not listed on this site.
All art and healing classes are offered locally and nationally for groups. Class times and locations will vary. Individual instruction can be arranged upon request.
Contact CJ to discuss all your class and coaching options.
Anyone can take part in "Art Within You". These classes are available upon request and are offered to individuals and groups of varying sizes, locally and nationally. Classes will be designed to fit any one person, or group's, needs. In a group setting, ART Forms have a way of getting even the most reserved members to open up to new perspectives about themselves, about others, about who they are, have been and want to become...Art Therapy truly is as freeing as it is rewarding and fun.
"Art Creates Change, if you embrace it..." CJ Harlan
For more details on "Art Within You" classes or about the wonderful HC Artists that are joining the Empowering Artist Collective, please Contact CJ.
Please Note: As mentioned, classes are customized to fit the needs of the group or individual. Because of this, there are many available art and empowerment classes that are not listed on this site.
All art and healing classes are offered locally and nationally for groups. Class times and locations will vary. Individual instruction can be arranged upon request.
Contact CJ to discuss all your class and coaching options.