# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Somatic Art Lab
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Somatic Art Lab

*A creative nervous-system practice*

The Somatic Art Lab is a gentle, creative space where art becomes a way to listen to the body.

Rather than focusing on artistic skill or finished products, this gathering invites participants to explore how creativity can emerge from sensation, emotion, and presence.

Through guided somatic practices and simple art prompts, we explore how color, shape, texture, and movement can help us notice what the nervous system is holding.

This is not about making “good” art.
It’s about creating a container where expression can unfold naturally.

The lab is guided by artist **Anu French** and somatic facilitator **Julie Johnson**, blending visual art with nervous-system awareness and reflective inquiry.

Participants are welcome exactly as they are.
No art experience is necessary.

This space is designed to support curiosity, presence, and creative exploration in a calm and supportive environment.

Agenda:

Arrival & Orientation (10 minutes)
Participants settle into the space. We introduce the container, materials, and intentions for the lab.

Somatic Grounding Practice (10 minutes):
A gentle guided practice to orient to the body, breath, and environment.

Creative Prompt #1 – Listening Through Color & Shape (20 minutes)
Participants begin creating with a simple prompt designed to connect sensation with visual expression.

Reflection & Sharing (10 minutes)
Optional sharing and noticing what emerged during the first creative round.

Creative Prompt #2 – Movement Into Form (20 minutes)**
A second prompt invites participants to explore gesture, texture, or symbolic imagery.

Integration & Closing (10 minutes)
Participants reflect on what they noticed, how the body responded, and how creativity can continue beyond the lab.

Who This Is For

This lab is open to anyone curious about exploring creativity in a more embodied way.

No artistic background is required.

If you enjoy reflective practices such as yoga, journaling, meditation, or contemplative art, you may find this space especially supportive.

REGISTER at the link below:
https://www.letsintegrate.live/book#/course/buy/17187/r/1505/loc/1628

PLEASE NOTE: After you register, you’ll see your event confirmation inside the app.
We don’t send a separate email confirmation, so the app is the best place to check your registration details under the "booking" tab
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shrewsbury/the-somatic-art-lab/200030279020934
- **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, meditation, workshops, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shrewsbury
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Om Old Orchard
- **lat**: 38.59175
- **long**: -90.33805
- **full address**: Om Old Orchard, 8134 Big Bend Blvd, St Louis, MO 63119-3205, United States, Shrewsbury

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Somatic Art Lab
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Somatic Art Lab being held?
  - **A:** The Somatic Art Lab takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Om Old Orchard, 8134 Big Bend Blvd, St Louis, MO 63119-3205, United States, Shrewsbury.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Somatic Art Lab?
  - **A:** The Somatic Art Lab is organized by Integrate Trauma Informed Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Somatic Art Lab is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shrewsbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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