ROARworkshop supports advocacy and education in creativity, the arts, and neurodiversity in and outside the classroom setting. ROAR Workshop works from the *neurodiversity paradigm (see a description below) and through a creative lens. This involves understanding the diverse experiences of neurodiversity, sensory input, and our nervous system responses. Our aim is to enhance awareness of Read more

Art, Creativity, Collaboration, Empowerment, Environmental Awareness, Self-care and Self-Esteem The ROAR Art and Empowerment program combines super fun, age-appropriate self-awareness and self-esteem building with art exploration, communication, and collaboration/connecting with others and the environment. We will cover self awareness, people awareness, communication and collaboration practice including the following: Observational skills and interacting with our surroundings Read more

We engage with groups and individuals across high schools and universities, both inside and outside traditional classroom settings. Focus areas include fostering creative expression, self-care, mindfulness, self-esteem, collaboration, communication, creative inquiry, and art-based advocacy and empowerment. Projects have involved observational drawing, experimental art (exploring alternative materials and interactive approaches), collaborative mural design and creation, and Read more

The ROAR Workshop’s Trauma-Sensitive Self-Defense is for anyone and can be tailored for those who may have experienced trauma, have sensory sensitivities, or find the idea of going to a gym daunting. Suitable for adults and youth, this workshop is designed for individuals with limited martial arts experience and varying comfort levels with physical movement. Read more

Centered on helping you discover, develop, and amplify your creative voice, we offer both individual and group art classes suitable for all ages. We explore a variety of mediums and techniques, from traditional to experimental approaches. These include painting (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, oil, mixed media, and mural painting), drawing (figure drawing, still life, and experimental Read more

Have you ever felt flooded, overwhelmed, lost your cool, had an anger outburst or panic attack? Have you ever felt detached, spaced out, foggy headed, or shut down? Have you ever been told that you are oversensitive, too emotional, or reactive? What would a drawing or a painting of this look like? Do you “mask” Read more