The Sienna Academy



The Sienna Academy


HOME
Pioneers
Courses
Teachers
Painting Therapy
Testimonials
Artwork
Links
Contact



The Therapeutic Art Training Australia [Enrolment Form]
According to the method of Liane Collot d’Herbois.

Summery of Stages in the Therapeutic Art Training

Stage 1   General basic work in light, colour and darkness
(An artistic schooling for the student)
Stage 2   General therapeutic work in light, colour and darkness
(A therapeutic schooling for the student)
Stage 3   Individual therapeutic work in light, colour and darkness
(Schooling for the student to give therapeutic exercises to the client)
During these stages the main subjects are:

Practical subjects:
• Observation and drawing
• Light and darkness with charcoal
• Painting on moist paper
• Veil painting

Schooling in therapeutic skills and research:
• Observation of the human being in health and ill-health
• Picture observation for diagnoses
• Presentation of the client
• Cooperation with a physician and therapists

Theoretical study and research:
• Light and darkness
• Colour
• Study of nature
• Phenomenology
• Anthroposophy in relation to light, colour and darkness
• Cultural epochs, aspects of art history

General and anthroposophic medicine and research:
Anatomy   Psychosomatic illnesses
Morpholgy   Psychology
Physiology   Psychiatry
Pathology   Embryology
Paediatrics   Geriatrics
Pedagogy   Case studies



The course is 4 years part time:

2 Therapeutic Art modules a year; each of 6 weeks duration.
(This includes the Foundation Course as part of ‘Stage One’)

Independent work at home includes:

• Completing the exercises begun on the course, or in some instances re-doing them.
• Keeping and regularly updating a portfolio of notes taken during the course.
• Further research on course content.
• Observation exercises and reading to prepare for each subsequent module.
• Individual exercises.
• Practising and developing therapeutic skills.

Entrance requirements:
• Practical experience in nursing; working with people with special needs; palliative care; eurythmy; teaching or other anthroposophic therapies. • Familiarity with, or an openness to learn more about the anthroposophic background • Maturity - The minimum age of students is 22 years

Throughout the training there will be individual support, guidance and assessment.



Therapeutic Art Training Dates 2012

Mapleton, Sunshine Coast.

10th April – 18th May 2012
3rd Sept. – 12th Oct. 2012

NB. If you have already completed the Foundation Course which is always the first week of the Therapeutic Art Training you do not need to attend this week.



For more information click on the documents below.

New course outline [click here]
Entrance requirements [click here]
Practical details [click here]
Dates for 2011 -2012 [click here]
Program outline M 1 [click here]

For more information contact Sally Martin [click here].

> Artistic Weekends





Home | Pioneers | Emerald Foundation | Courses | Teachers | Painting Therapy | Artwork | Links | Contact
©2007 The Sienna Academy
Website by ADKINS-ONLINE