creative art retreats

Hello, my name is Linda Q. Valenzuela and I am an Art Therapy Practitioner with over 24 years experience in therapeutic art activities, community projects, and developmental youth activities. Whether I come to you, or you come to me, I provide a safe space for individuals to express themselves through the process of art making. You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy activities, because therapeutic art can be specifically designed so that anyone can do them regardless of their artistic abilities. Therapeutic art is about the person you become while engaging in the art process and how it can be a great tool when dealing with home, work, school, relationships physical and mental health.

My journey began at a very young age having a friend in my neighborhood with special needs. We weren’t able to communicate verbally, so art and creativity was how we engaged daily. I quickly learned that expressing yourself can be done through different forms of art such as dance, music, painting, singing, journaling and much more. Most of my inspiration comes from my culture And the skill I learned of adaptability. Surrounded by color, music, food and traditions, has helped me deliver an experience that far exceeds anything I could have ever imagined.

My ultimate goal is to help people create a better life for themselves through art.

*Please note: Que Linda art activities is NOT art therapy. These workshops, classes, sessions and retreats are NOT intended to provide a medical diagnosis, medical treatment or counseling, or replace mental health treatment.