Art-Jamming: Relieve Stress by Being Creative

While the world goes gaga and infatuated over PokemonGo, I am busy to prep for upcoming exam. During this period of time, I have given myself a less social order, zero retail therapy, and to keep myself away from the teller (Although I am not a TV person, but I do need some entertainment at times, so as to de-stress.)... I do nothing else but work, mothering, pernoctate and book-munching, everyday. I would stayed up till late, lucubrate and cramming for the exam. I am under stress ultimately and I desperately need something really effective to relief stress. Art therapy is the answer but I do not need to facilitate an art therapist. In fact, "Art-jamming" is the therapist.  

Intriguing Facts about Art-jamming

WHAT IS ART-JAM?

An art-jam is an once off painting session in a fun and snug environment where all the painting materials are provided. You don't need to be talented, experienced nor an artist to art-jam. It creates a platform for non-artists to express themselves in colour.

BENEFITS OF ART-JAM

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. "                                                                                  Pablo Picasso

Relieves Stress and Calms Mind

Pablo Picasso once said:"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life". Art is a therapeutic application to relieve stress. In mental health profession, Art Therapy is established to enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people at all age by using creative process of art making. Similarly, art-jamming is massively beneficial for healing soul and efficaciously relieve stress, treat depression and anxiety as well as trauma and other mental or emotional problems. By Art-jam, you don't need to be facilitated by art therapist, in fact you are your own therapist.

During Art-jamming session, one self will unconsciously switch off his/ her daily thoughts. Painting and sketching provide distraction, unknowingly giving your brain a break from your usual thoughts. Unwittingly you will revolves yourself in an art environment, where you only think of things like "what and how am I going to sketch/ paint"? "How to blend in colours in the painting"? And things like colour mixing are sufficiently kicking out the stressfulness from your mind. With that, you will put aside all your worries leaving oneself feel happier, healthier and worry-free. It works like charm as if you have found your true self through meditation.

Boost your Self-esteem

I will stick my kid's artwork on the wall and upkeep every single piece of their artwork in a folder and safe keep in my drawer. This boosts their self-esteem. Analogously, hanging your work of art on the wall can instill you in the same feeling, too. Art-jamming is helpfully in boosting self-esteem and provides a sense of accomplishment at the final stage of the session. Art-jamming studio provides non-judgemental environment without rules or limitations. You will be surprised and amazed by your own masterpiece. You don't need to be talented to create a fine art.

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Emotionally stressful may trigger a relapse. I am grateful that there are art-jamming studios like arteastiq in town to help us de-stress.

With $48 per session, art-jammer gets a free 50 x 50cm canvas, limitless acrylic paints, brushes, paint palette and one free beverage to indulge in an art environment with a fusion of relaxing music, which helps to achieve therapeutic effect. It is a great deal as with such an affordable price, you will leap a great advantages. $48 to get a peace of mind, isn't it worthy?

arteastiq at Mandarin Gallery, a dimly lit studio adorn with chandeliers, create an awesome ambiance and vibes.

The atmosphere here is soothing, cozy, homey, relaxing, restful and welcoming. It is a nirvana to temporarily shield me from the ashes out there.  

There are colourful paint splat everywhere, from the easel stands, to the stools as well as the flooring, and even the bin! As a colour-sensitive dilettante, this definitely turns me on!

Enough said, let's put on the apron and get started with the meditative-like session. Be sure to optimise your 3 hours jamming session amply. My personal advise is to check with front desk prior your jamming session to see if additional hour will be available before deciding on what to jam. In case you're unable to complete your artwork on time, extension is available at additional $5 per hour but it is subject to availability. After which, you are free to decide on whatever you want to jam if additional hour is available. Otherwise, you may have to opt for something simpler and that you are confident to complete it within 3 hours. Else, you will have to book for another session and go back to the studio to get the masterpiece done.

Came unprepared? Nothing in your mind on what to jam? Fret not as there are sample panting and books available in studio for browsing and reference. Get your inspiration from the famous artists here!

There are collections of portfolio properly categorised - cartoon, animals, landscape, pop arts/ abstract etc. 

The vivid colour calms my mind. I am totally secluded from the entourage.

This is my work station for the day. A beautiful easel complete with all the necessaries. I came empty-handed. 

This is what it means by "limitless colour". Art-jammer will get a freedom to splash any amount of acrylic paint onto your masterpiece, no binding amount to the limit. But, please use wisely.

Every work station shall be provided with a booklet of disposable palette for colour blending. 

A complimentary beverage. I would always opt for the lavender tea to helps maximises the therapeutic effect. And it works!

ART-JAMMING IS FOR EVERYONE

"All children are artists."

         Pablo Picasso

Art-jamming session is not limits only to adults, it is for everyone, including children - especially children. Like us, children will feel tense and stressful at times too. But they are less capable in expressing themselves, hence they gets frustrated more easily. Not everything that they want to express can sometimes be said in words or actions, this is where painting/ drawing or sketching comes crucial. Art-jamming makes kids more expressive. Expose the kids to art-jam helps them express their thought by means of painting.

Art-jamming also stimulate brain development, enhance fine motor skills, relieve stress and provides a sanctuary for children. When they're stressed, they can turn to painting to lose themselves in the brush strokes. It is an effective intervention to reduce anger and improve self-esteem of children, especially those aggressive ones. 

We Did It!

The final products are astonishing. We managed to transform a plain canvas within 3 hours. Oh did I mention that art-jamming also provides a sense of accomplishment? The "I did it" lift makes us proud of ourselves. 

Get Creative For A Good Cause

"Happiness lies in helping others. "

You may help the Rare Disorders Society (Singapore) by retailing your artwork. Artwork will be displayed and when sold, all the proceeds will go to the society. arteastiq will then give refund in full of your art jamming session as a form of sponsorship upon successful sales of your artwork for donation. 

Mandarin Gallery & Plaza Singapura

Painting Sessions:

11am - 2pm; 2:30pm - 5:30pm; 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Booking is highly recommended.