The Colors of Calm Art and Mindfulness Workshops:

The Colors of Calm project brings together the transformative power of art, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. At its heart is a simple but profound belief: that creative expression can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and resilience. Through these artist-led workshops, students are invited to explore their inner world, express complex emotions, and build a deeper connection to themselves and others—all through hands-on, engaging art experiences.

This booklet was created to make these workshop lessons widely available to educators, facilitators, and young artists alike. Each workshop was designed by a Houston-based teaching artist, blending personal narrative, cultural identity, and therapeutic approaches to art-making. Whether used in classrooms, after-school programs, or community spaces, these lessons offer a flexible, approachable way to integrate art and mental wellness.We are deeply grateful to The Texas Cultural Trust for their support through the Texas Women’s for the Arts grant, for generously funding part of this project and helping make this resource possible.