Moods is a therapeutic style art studio where we use art to process our emotions. Many of us have childhoods where we were not given the tools to manage, understand or even talk about our feelings.
Art making can help put a better understanding to what is going on in our inner world. A visual voice for our experience to help heal the invisible wounds we may be carrying.
Moods is not therapy. Although we believe art can be very healing. We do not diagnose. We simply use art as a vehicle for expression and understanding. Pieces created can be shared with your therapist. Moods offers a calm, relaxing, judgement free studio.
If you are a woman who feels overwhelmed and are not quite sure how to articulate what you are feeling, or just want a bit of relief from your stress, try one of our guided workshops below. Paint your feelings, feel better, find clarity.
March Workshops
Due to an ankle fracture and unable to drive, I have pushed off my workshops until April. If you would like to work with me privately via Zoom please email me directly [email protected]
April workshops
DISCUSSION GROUP: Peri/Menopause Cafe
Saturday Apr. 5th 10am-Noon
Have you been extra moody lately with no real explanation as to why? Hot Flashes? Night sweats? You may be experiencing perimenopause. At a Peri/Menopause Café women gather to have coffee, snacks, and discuss their experiences with peri/menopause.
Connect with other women from all stages so you don’t feel alone. No agenda, no speakers, no fee.
Fee: Free
EXPRESSING FEELINGS WITH PAINT
Tuesday Apr. 8th 6pm-8pm
This workshop uses art to identify how you feel related to the stresses in your life. You will be encouraged to create using color and acrylic paint as the vehicle for expression.
Facilitator: Monica Bodway
(NO PREVIOUS ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)
Fee: $32
Supplies included
PAINTING (self) LOVE
Thursday Feb. 10th 10am-Noon
Calling all caretakers! Taking care of others is love. Are you loving yourself as well? This workshop encourages you to utilize art to express ways you currently love or should be loving yourself. Facilitator: Monica Bodway (NO PREVIOUS ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)
Fee: $32
Supplies included
GRATITUDE WITH COLOR
Tuesday Apr. 15th 6pm-8pm
Even when we don’t feel grateful we can find something to celebrate, honor and be thankful for. Participants will use acrylic to express gratitude.
Facilitator: Monica Bodway
(NO PREVIOUS ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)
Fee: $32
Supplies included
BIG PAINTING: MY PURPOSE
Thursday Apr. 17th 10am-Noon
Are you feeling lost in life? Tired of the monotony? Searching for purpose? This workshop uses various art materials to help reframe your life and give you some clarity. Facilitator: Monica Bodway
(NO PREVIOUS ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)
Fee: $32
Supplies included
I MISS YOU
Thursday Apr. 22nd 6pm-8pm
This workshop encourages you to grieve, honor and remember your loved one thru journal prompts and abstract paint.
Facilitator: Monica Bodway
(NO PREVIOUS ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)
Fee: $32
Supplies included
Private Group sessions 2025
Perfect for work groups, girls night, families, mother/daughter.
Reserve the studio just for your group. Participants will still do a Process Painting but tailored to your groups needs such as grief, success, goals, happiness, reconnecting, etc. I am open to discuss further. You are welcome to bring light snacks as well.
(No art experience necessary) Email me directly [email protected]
Group sessions: $32 per person (includes supplies)
One on One sessions 2025
I’m available
Most daytime hours and limited weekend hours. Hang out with me for 3 hours while we talk, paint and do various mindful projects to help you relax and understand yourself and your needs better. Leave with some clarity, feeling energized and recharged. Email me directly at [email protected]
Private sessions: $80 (3hrs)
Art supplies are paint, paper, brushes, smocks, gloves, collage items, glue, tape, scissors, etc.
Address: 2140 (B) W. St. Paul Ave, Waukesha.
We are located in the Aldi/Kohls shopping center next to Le Gong Chinese in Waukesha.