Being kind to yourself makes you strong--managing Fibromyalgia
Norma Anne Chattin, The Artful Tourist
Make something of it
Artful Spirit
Connect to your Creativity
This page was last updated: July 27, 2011
Norma Anne is the humble princess of her own domain. Many thanks to all who help and apologies for my mistakes. All artwork and articles copyright Norma Anne Chattin 2000-present. Please do not reproduce with permission. Contact Norma Anne at NAChattin@NAChattin.com
Creativity honors the Great Creator-- it's that simple.
This collection of articles, galleries, prayers, missions, research, and celebration is constantly under construction. You're welcome to join in the journey.
Creative Ministry- Oh, don't be scared, once you accept that there is a higher power, a Great Creator, it's really not a big leap to the word ministry. Semantics aside, as an artist I feel compelled to find ways to share, pray, affirm and grow in witness to the Great Creator. Here are some of the creative ideas and paths that are part of my journey.
Description: Explore your creativity with individual and group workshops focusing on the creative expression that lies within us all. Topics include journals, art & meditation, collage, poetry, artist journals, art interpretation, altered books, found object art, book making and more. Sessions are available as a series or single sessions in person or online.
Find your artful spirit, manifest your affirmations, grow and strengthen yourself and your relationships. Whether you currently work with crafts or haven’t seen paper and glue since you were eight years old—there is a place for you.
Mail Art Matters Workshops
Private appointments and groups available Level:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
For Ages: All Ages
Description: Learn how to express your creativity and share it with others in one of the Artful Tourist's many card making workshops.
Norma Anne’s card making classes and workshops are filled with positive energy and creative expression. Her trademark “Flash Card” sessions allow beginners and advanced card makers to create at least 6-8 fabulous and unique cards in one hour. (no cookie cutter or assembly line methods here) Her philosophy is the more creative joy you can share and express—the better the world is for all of us.
Mid-level to advanced paper artists will love the unique and clever creations available from this professional designer and artist. The techniques and methods featured with enhance all levels of your paper art.
Be sure to ask about the “Renew and Recycle Sessions” that allow you to conserve our Earth’s resources while making and sharing a variety of cards for all occasions.
Deeper Meaning Scrapbooks
Private appointments and groups available
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
For Ages: 16 - 99
Description:Celebrate the opportunity to create a legacy by exploring your life and lives of others with scrapbooks that heal, reveal, and renew your creative spirit. When you’re ready to beyond the pricey embellishments, hoarding of supplies, and self-imposed deadlines of cut, paste, and glue ---turn to the Artful Tourist, Norma Anne Chattin.
Take the focus back to the photos and the moments within them. The methods and techniques in these workshops will expand your heart and nourish your soul as you learn and create deeper meaning scrapbooks.
Topics include:
o Journey to My Heart
o Beyond the Smiles
o Relax and Create
o Your Past isn’t always Pretty
o Creating your own Hall of Fame (and Infamy)
o This I Know
o Timelines and Circles
o Flawed
o Healed
o Prayers for….
o What I Believe
Overview of Artful Spirit Workshops with Norma Anne Chattin
Mail Art My Way--A gallery of mailed items that are a bit beyond the ordinary and very Artful Tourist-style.
Sole Art--A pair of shoes I collaged in 2002 because it seemed like fun. The shoes are worn out now, but I still have the photos and a fond spot in my heart for them.
The Mood-O-Meter--Self Exploration stick figure project
