Reduce Your Anxiety and Depression by Creating Art

It seems like Getting Uncorked and Getting Creative is just what the doctor the ordered!

The physical and mental act of creating actually stimulates the brain and releases those feel-good hormones called endorphins.

Both creating and viewing art increases relaxation, enjoyment and inner calm while reducing pain. When present in the body, endorphins act as a natural painkiller and are able to provide a sense of comfort, wellness and happiness.

In his recent book, Flourish, Martin Seligman -- often regarded as the father of positive psychology -- maintains that there are five critical elements of psychological well-being, "positive emotion," "engagement," "accomplishment," "positive relationships," and "meaning."

In basic terms, living well involves feeling good about life, having something to do that you care about, having achievements you can take pride in and feeling connected with something that takes you beyond yourself such as a creative class and making new friends.

Temecula Wine Country in itself stimulates the senses. Beautiful scenic views, tasty wines and gorgeous venues all contribute to a wonderful experience.

Added places and dates to Art+Vino Art Classes provideds opportunities to enjoy all these wonderful benefits even more!

In addition to the weekly Wednesday classes held at Keyways Winery on DePortola Road in Temecula, Oak Mountain Winery on Via Verde just east of Keyways off DePortola and Callaway Winery on Rancho California Road have both been added to the list of venues.

You do not need to be an artist, nor do you need any prior experience to enjoy the Art Plus Vino classes.

You are given the freedom to create without rules or boundaries but you will definitely learn about drawing, layout, perspective and mixing and applying colors to achieve various effects.

Classes cost $49, which includes all art supplies and a glass of wine. If you prefer not to enjoy a glass of wine class is $45. You can save $10 off your class by bringing a new student or you can buy 3 classes and get 1 free!

Reservations are required and sign ups can be accomplished through the website www.artplusvino.com or by sending an email to JillRobertsArt@yahoo.com or by calling 858-774-5855.

I, Jill Roberts, have spent more than 30 years as a professional working artist, painter, muralist, instructor and graphic designer. The goal of my classes is to get you out and enjoying some time learning to paint, increasing your skills, making new friends and sipping some fantastic Temecula wines. 

More about me: http://www.artplusvino.com/About_Jill_Roberts.html

Most photos are courtesy of Crispin Courtenay and Temecula Grapevine: http://temeculagrapevine.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/art-vino-at-idyllic-keyways-winery-a-mid-week-temecula-wine-country-treat/