Self Compassion Through Art Journaling with Lea Seigen Shinraku

A 4-Class Creative Growth Series

Dates and Times:
Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Monday, October 5, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Monday, October 12, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Monday, October 19, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Discover a joyful, creative approach to personal growth through this nurturing four-class art journaling series. Designed to make the inner work of self-development feel lighter, sweeter, and more accessible, this program blends meditation, creative expression, and meaningful reflection in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Led by Lea Seigen Shinraku—a licensed therapist, group facilitator, Zen practitioner, and lifelong artist—this series draws on over 15 years of professional experience combined with science-based self-compassion practices. With deep roots in both the healing arts and visual creativity, Lea offers a warm, grounded approach that welcomes participants exactly as they are.
In this series, you will: create a criticism-free zone in your life through art journaling; discover and explore the fundamentals of self-compassion; build comfort with uncertainty in a changing world; practice self-compassion in a playful, creative, and embodied way.
Each class includes guided meditation, experiential teaching, art journaling, and group discussion—inviting a spirit of curiosity, creativity, and care into everyday life. No art experience is necessary. These simple, accessible creative practices are truly about the heart, not artistic skill. All sessions will be recorded, and registered participants will receive temporary access to class recordings for flexible viewing.
Whether you’re seeking personal renewal, creative exploration, or new tools for emotional well-being, this series offers a gentle, inspiring path forward—through both art and self-compassion.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials: watercolor set (you can choose the palette you prefer); watercolor paper or pad (any watercolor pad of a similar size with approximately 30 pages works well).
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $200
Member: $160
Student: $175

 

Beyond Burnout: Art Journaling for Stress Relief

A 4-Class Creative Growth Series

Dates and Times:
Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Monday, July 20, 2026 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Monday, July 27, 2026 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Monday, August 3, 2026 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Discover a creative approach to avoiding burnout and reclaiming your well-being through this transformative four-week, in-person workshop.
Led by Lea Seigen Shinraku—a licensed therapist, group facilitator, Zen practitioner, and lifelong artist. This series draws on her 18+ years of professional experience combined with science-based self-compassion practices. Rooted in the healing arts and visual creativity, Lea offers a warm, grounded approach that welcomes participants exactly as they are.
In this workshop, you will: learn to recognize the warning signs of burnout before they take hold; discover core self-compassion principles and how to apply them in daily life; explore gentle, effective self-care strategies rooted in current research on burnout, creativity, and the body's stress-response cycle; practice self-compassion in a playful, creative, and embodied way; receive step-by-step art journaling guidance, experiential teaching and group discussion; create your own personalized self-care plan: your Beyond Burnout guide, a practical tool to help you avoid burnout and respond to difficult moments (personal and professional) with greater kindness, creativity, and resilience.
No art experience is necessary. These simple, accessible creative practices are truly about the heart, not artistic skill.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials: watercolor set (you can choose the palette you prefer!) and mixed media paper or pad (any watercolor pad of a similar size with approximately 30 pages works well).
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $400
Member: $320
Student: $350
Continuing Education Certificate Add-On: $80

Special Note for Caregivers & Healthcare Providers:

Earn eight (8) CE while nurturing yourself! After purchasing your ticket, email Lea at hello@creativeselfcompassion.com to earn CE for this class.
Caregiving and healthcare work present unique demands that often lead to burnout. For healthcare professionals, prioritizing self-care isn't just important, it's an ethical imperative. When you integrate effective self-care strategies into your everyday routine, you not only prevent burnout ~ you also reduce the likelihood of professional impairment.
Learning objectives for healthcare professionals: describe the three components of self-compassion; describe three benefits to practicing self-compassion; list the three components of burnout; apply learning about burnout and self-care as an ethical imperative to reduce the likelihood of professional impairment; discuss the importance of completing the stress response cycle as a way to avoid burnout; list two current research studies on the effects and effectiveness of creative practice in managing stress.

Information on Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals:

CE for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes.
For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Lea at hello@creativeselfcompassion.com.
For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.

Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | December

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How to Participate:

Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576

Content Advisory:

This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | November

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How to Participate:

Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576

Content Advisory:

This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | October

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How to Participate:

Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576

Content Advisory:

This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | September

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How to Participate:

Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576

Content Advisory:

This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | August

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How to Participate:

Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576

Content Advisory:

This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | July

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How to Participate:

Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576

Content Advisory:

This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | June

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How to Participate:

Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576

Content Advisory:

This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Gallery Walkthrough with David Adey

In this meet-and-greet with David Adey, learn about his enveloping exhibition Sacrificial Bodies. David will lead a brief tour of the gallery sharing about his inspirations and artistic journey. Questions are encouraged, and attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy tea in the lobby with the artist following the program.
Ticket Prices:
Member: $10
Nonmember: $25
 

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