This 5-week workshop is an invitation to explore the symbolic landscape that lives within. It is a gentle, intentional descent into the stories, symbols, and archetypes that shape our inner meaning-making.
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Drawing from Drama Therapy, Performance Art, and Active Imagination, we use the power of narrative to animate the parts of ourselves ready to be met. Throughout this process, each participant will choose a specific myth or fairy tale to serve as a personal compass, using its inspiration to bridge the gap between who we are and the vast, unmapped wisdom of the deeper Self.

The Modality: From Sensation to Symbol
This workshop is rooted in drama therapy practices and is adapted from the foundational work of Yehudit Silverman, which we have thoughtfully modified through our own creative approach to meet the somatic needs of this group. We move beyond the intellect through Movement & Sound, Creative Mask-Making and Response Art, Reflective Writing, and Ritualized Storytelling.

​What to Expect
​Each 2 hour gathering follows a curated rhythm:

• The Threshold: A guided warm-up and check-in to arrive in the body.

• The Encounter: Guided exercises to animate the symbolic language through movement, writing, and art-making.

• The Witnessing: Holding space for shared presence and collective meaning-making.

• Closing the Circle: A grounded integration to seal the session.

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​ ​Who is this for
This workshop is for artists and creatives seekers at heart (actors, dancers, writers, visual artists, art lovers), health practitioners, educators, and anyone with a curiosity for deep self-discovery, spontaneity and creative play!.
​No previous experience is required, only a willingness to be curious about the images that move you.

Notes for Participants

• Preparation: Participants will be guided to select a myth or fairy tale early in the process. You will be invited to commit time between sessions for response art and reflective processing.

• Materials: Please bring a journal and a pen to each class. All in-session creative materials (paper, canvas, tape) will be provided. We will let you know when additional items need to be brought to a session.

• Comfort: Wear comfortable clothes for movement. Feel free to bring water and a light snack.

• Capacity: This workshop is limited to 10 participants to ensure an intimate, held container.

We just completed our first round in June 2026 which was SOLD OUT.

Our next round continues this fall 2026 in November.

Please email if you have any questions or want to register!

Meet Your Co-facilitators:

Guadalupe Martinez is a multidisciplinary artist and educator working at the intersection of performance art, somatics, and expressive arts. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia and certifications in Expressive Arts and Ontological Coaching.

With over 15 years of experience in art education, working independently and within post-secondary institutions, Guadalupe has developed a career as a professional artist, art instructor, and group facilitator. Through a blend of somatic exploration and active imagination, she centres her practice on the Creative Body, offering a space where the creative process becomes a primary tool for embodied self-inquiry and personal growth.

You can find more information on Guadalupe through her website: https://www.guadalupemartinez.com

Jade Honce, MA, RCC, CCC, RDT, SEP is a Creative Arts Therapist specializing in Drama Therapy with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. She began her career facilitating therapeutic groups with adults and working with children and their families and now specializes in supporting adult women in private practice.

Jade is passionate about the healing potential of creativity, storytelling, and symbolic expression. Her work integrates creative arts therapies, somatic approaches, and Jungian psychology, with a deep belief that imagination and creative process can help us reconnect with ourselves and uncover meaningful inner wisdom. She is honoured to co-facilitate the Inner Story Workshop with Lupe and invite participants into an exploration of their inner world through art, story, and play.