Paint with Love Painting Class

Paint with love in this mindful painting class in Seattle.


Shelley Irish
Shelley Irish
4.5 (2)

3 hours Location West Seattle Junction Class size 2 to 5 guests   $100

Explore creativity in a personal and expressive way in this painting class in Seattle designed to help you connect with love, gratitude, and self-expression through art. In this workshop, you’ll use active acrylic painting techniques alongside guided creative self-care exercises to explore what love looks and feels like to you — through color, movement, symbolism, and emotion.
This beginner-friendly art class focuses on painting as a form of reflection and emotional release rather than creating polished or decorative artwork. Through gentle prompts and approachable techniques, you’ll be encouraged to paint freely based on what you think, feel, and experience in the moment. No previous painting experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to explore creativity without judgment!
Students are encouraged to let go of perfection and simply enjoy the act of creating. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a meaningful personal touchstone and new ideas for using your artwork as part of your ongoing self-care and mindfulness practice.
Please Note:
This 3-hour workshop is for adults 18 yrs+.
What you'll get
  • A guided therapeutic painting experience designed to help you reconnect with your inner strength
  • Journaling prompts for self-discovery, emotional clarity, and intention setting
  • Gentle guided meditations to calm the nervous system and spark inspiration
  • Symbolic and mandala-inspired painting exercises that help express emotions visually
  • Straightforward painting instruction accessible for beginners and experienced artists alike
  • Creative self-care tools you can continue using long after the class ends
  • A meaningful, personal painting that reflects your goals, healing, growth, or transformation
  • A supportive, low-pressure environment focused on expression rather than perfection
Knowledge required
No painting experience is required.
What to bring
  • If you'd like to bring all of your supplies, a supply list will be provided once the class is booked.
  • To use mine, simply add a supply cost of $15 during checkout.
Add-on available for this class
  • Supplies ($15)
You can add this when you book (optional).

FAQ

Do I need painting experience?
Not at all. Personal Power Painting™ is designed for all skill levels, including complete beginners. I guide you through simple painting techniques while encouraging personal expression over perfection.
What kind of painting will we create?
The artwork is often symbolic, intuitive, and inspired by mandalas, color psychology, and personal meaning. Every painting turns out completely unique because it reflects your individual journey and intentions.
Is this art therapy?
This is not clinical art therapy or mental health treatment. However, the class is deeply inspired by therapeutic arts practices, mindfulness, emotional expression, and creative self-care.
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What materials do I need?
You'll receive a supply list after booking. Basic acrylic painting supplies are typically all you need, and I keep the materials approachable and beginner-friendly.
Can I attend online?
Yes! The class is available either in person in West Seattle and over live-stream video, so you can participate from wherever you are most comfortable.
What if I’m “not creative”?
Many students come in believing that. This class is designed to help quiet self-judgment and reconnect you with natural creativity in a gentle, encouraging way.
Will I have to share personal emotions with the group?
Only if you want to. Sharing is always optional. The environment is supportive and low-pressure, and participants are encouraged to honor their own comfort levels.
Can I use my painting afterward for personal inspiration?
Absolutely. Many students keep their paintings somewhere visible as a reminder of their intentions, growth, resilience, or personal transformation.
Is this good for stress relief?
Yes — many students take the class specifically to decompress, process emotions, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with themselves creatively.
Is this suitable for busy professionals or sensitive people?
Very much so. The structure is intentionally calming, reflective, and restorative, making it especially supportive for people experiencing stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or creative disconnection.
What makes Personal Power Painting™ different from a regular paint class?
This experience combines painting instruction with guided self-reflection, mindfulness, symbolic art-making, and emotional intention. It’s about creating meaning — not just creating a finished painting.
Location

Art Garden - 4316 SW Othello St 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98136

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Shelley Irish
Shelley Irish

4.5 (2)
female Women-owned

I am an engaging role model driven to surprise students with the ease of learning playful and advanced techniques.
I offer experiences for technical mastery and arts based wellness for adults and kids.
I have over 20 years of teaching art in person and have been teaching art online for 1o years.

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