Workshops

"Painting the Moment" A Workshop Led by Dorith Teichman

A workshop led by Dorit Teichman

The Paint the Moment workshop invites participants into a creative process that is deeply connected to the inner experience of the body and mind, embracing its many layers. The paintings that emerge from this inner space become a direct and spontaneous expression of one’s inner world, often revealing unexpected creativity.

The workshop encourages participants to be fully present in the here and now, allowing each painting to unfold through curiosity rather than certainty. It offers an opportunity to discover new ways of expressing oneself through color, free from judgment or expectations. In this creative process, there is no right or wrong.

This is an invitation to discover the freedom of authentic self-expression through painting. To access deeper layers of emotion and felt experience, I guide participants through a process of gently turning their attention inward toward their inner world. This approach is based on Focusing, a method of inner awareness developed to help people connect with their felt sense. From this place of inner connection, the creative process naturally begins.

The invitation is to paint what is being experienced in the present moment, using a rich variety of colors, brushes, and art materials, while maintaining gentle awareness of the here and now throughout the creative process. The wide range of materials provided in the workshop supports rich and personal artistic expression. All materials are included in the workshop fee, including paper, acrylic paints, oil pastels, soft pastels, gouache paints, brushes, and a variety of painting tools.

I am a painter and an art therapist. My own experience of the creative process, together with the practice of present-moment awareness (mindfulness) and the freedom that can be discovered through both, inspired me to create this workshop.

Deep Workshop

The Paint the Moment workshop consists of ten three-hour sessions held in a small, intimate group, creating a supportive environment for a deep and meaningful creative process.

Using the **Focusing** method to enter an inner space of awareness and gently observe the emotions and felt sensations that arise in the present moment.
A wide variety of painting materials and artistic tools provides a rich environment for exploration, experimentation, and the discovery of one's own unique visual expression.
Painting in a small, intimate group creates an opportunity for shared reflection and meaningful dialogue about the creative process. This collective experience is an essential part of the workshop, enriching each participant's personal journey.
Personal guidance for each participant, supporting their individual creative process and personal journey.

Day Workshop

“Inner Freedom and the Freedom to Create” is an embodied body–mind experience that combines painting within a group setting over several hours.

Custom Workshop

For couples, families, groups, and friends

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Dance and Painting Workshop

A combination of dance and painting in a workshop where the experience leads to free and authentic personal expression of the inner world. The process deepens awareness of the body and mind, while inviting joy and exploration through movement in space and on the page.

Individual therapy combining art therapy and the Focusing method.

The emotional therapy I offer is a deep inner journey that integrates body–mind awareness with painting. Through art therapy and the Focusing method, inner landscapes are revealed from a different perspective, with greater depth and a directness that moves beyond the usual patterns of inner dialogue. This creates an opportunity for a process of deeper self-acceptance, awareness, and transformation.

Many of us face emotional distress, temporary crises, or ongoing challenges in our relationships and in navigating life. Conventional psychological therapy does not always provide the right approach for everyone. An integrated therapeutic approach combining art therapy and Focusing offers a different path — one that moves beyond familiar patterns and connects with the deeper layers of the inner world in a unique and meaningful way.
The therapeutic session is a fluid integration of conversation, Focusing (a guided practice of turning inward and connecting with one’s inner experience), and painting. At times, one of these elements may be given greater emphasis than the others. The session invites exploration of emotional experience and its expression through a gentle awareness of the subtle movements and shifts within the body and mind.
The process leads to a new way of encountering emotions and patterns of behavior, and to expressing them in a new and different way.
I believe in the wisdom of the body and in the importance of listening to it through the experience of the present moment. From a Buddhist perspective (mindfulness), there is nothing beyond the “here and now.” Bringing awareness to the body–mind experience and to the changes that naturally arise within it can be a profound and meaningful experience that transforms feelings of being stuck. This is a process of developing a deeper sensitivity to what is happening within, allowing for expression and cultivating greater self-acceptance.
I hold a master’s degree in art therapy and integrate various approaches from Buddhism, mindfulness, Jungian psychology, and Focusing into my therapeutic sessions. My experience in painting and therapy provides clients seeking healing with tools to create meaningful and transformative changes in their lives.

Testimonials

Dorith's workshop helped me connect with early emotional layers within myself that I could not have accessed without this experience. Letting go of familiar and fixed patterns allowed me to touch places that felt more authentic and true. It is a celebration of colors, shapes, emotions, and a great sense of inner power.

ג'ני

I came to Dorith's workshop with no previous experience in painting. Despite my lack of background in art, I was able to express myself freely and without self-criticism, thanks to the personal space and support Dorith created for each participant within the group. During the workshop, I was going through a personal emotional process, which found deep expression through my paintings. Dorith's sensitivity and guidance helped me connect with and express what was happening within me through creativity. The workshop deepened my personal journey and allowed me to explore the many shades within myself. The spacious studio, Dorith's generous hospitality, and the warm, supportive atmosphere among the participants created a truly meaningful experience. I warmly recommend Dorith's workshops.

אתי

The experience in Dorith's painting workshop transformed the way I create. I moved from figurative painting, depicting the world as it appears, to creating from my own inner world. The workshop helped me connect with my emotions and draw inspiration from them, opening up a rich and endless source of creative possibilities. It felt as though I had discovered a hidden treasure that had been within me for years - a vast inner reservoir now available to inspire countless unique and meaningful works of art.

ענבר

I would like to thank you again for the meaningful process I experienced in your workshop - a journey of free and playful creation, inner connection, and release. I am grateful for your sensitivity and professionalism, for knowing when to approach and when to guide, and for allowing me to connect with an incredible form of expression that opens up so much depth and emotion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

גל

From the very first moment I encountered Dorith's paintings, I was captivated by their simplicity, depth, colors, and the sense of freedom they conveyed. Her mindful approach — being present in the here and now — inspired me to join the workshop. I came without any painting experience and with fear of self-criticism, but the workshop gave me a safe space to let go, trust my feelings, and express myself freely. Through movement, color, emotion, and Dorith's sensitive guidance, I discovered a new connection to my inner world and to my own creative voice. Thank you, Dorith, for opening this path for me.

איריס

Dorith Teichman
Email: dorith.k.t@gmail.com
Phone: +972 52-4443811