Welcome to my creative hub!
A place where I weave together Art Therapy, Storytelling, Education, Development, & Accessibility
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” - Pablo Picasso.
Art for Life is the foundation of Heather Zuchowski's entrepreneurial ventures, bringing together the following branches: Art for Inclusion, Art for Storytelling, and Art for Development so you can find how the services best serve you.
I am a trauma-informed Art Therapist with a primary focus on trauma, ADHD, inclusion, and recovery While I have offered 1:1 Art Therapy in the past, those sessions are currently booked. While you wait for an opening (P.S. Join the waitlist!) I encourage you to find another way we can work together.
Give me a mic - whether a podcast mic or a speaking one and I’ll come speak to Art Education, and Nervous System Regulation through Art. Click here to browse Podcasts I’ve been on.
Hi, I’m Heather, Art Therapist & Founder of Art for Life
Art for Inclusion
Artist PALS - Accessible Art Workshops
I believe art is for ALL.
Rooted in a foundation of art therapy and adaptive practice, Art for Inclusion is an inclusive program designed for individuals of all abilities. Whether managing a developmental or physical disability, a learning difference, or a disability acquired later in life—I provide accessible and affirming art experiences.
Caregivers and family members are also welcome. We provide the tools and artistic direction to make art that reflects each attendee’s creative voice and their colorful storyline—in their way, with the right adaptive tools.
Art for Storytelling
Mixed Media Workshops
Art for Storytelling is a group-based therapeutic art experience using collage and storytelling to enhance connection and self-expression. This guided art experience allows creators to share their stories, connect with emotions, clarify values, identify challenges, explore transformations, and set intentions. Participants create one-of-a-kind personal artwork while engaged in community.
Experiences include:
Mixed Media Workshop - 2-3 hours
Mixed Media Intensive - Immersive Full Day
Retreats
All Experiences are available in-person (Knoxville, TN) & online (ZOOM)
Art for Development
Team & Staff Development for organizations.
Art for Development focuses on corporate team building & staff development through 2-3 hour custom art-based workshops. Through the creative process, teams can improve communication, build rapport, and increase team satisfaction. No prior art experience is needed.
Available online via ZOOM or in person (Knoxville, TN or local).
Art for Impact
SHE RECOVERS Foundation, Art of Disability, The For Sober Chicks Podcast.
Art for Life, LLC. is social entrepreneurial organization.
I support various organizations through Art for Impact initiatives. I am a proud woman in recovery. As such, I’m a professional facilitator for the SHE RECOVERS Foundation and SHE RECOVERS of East TN. SHE RECOVERS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity and a global grassroots movement serving more than 325,000 women and non-binary individuals in or seeking recovery from life challenges including trauma, substance use, grief and loss, eating disorders, burnout and moral injury, local addiction and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
Collage Soup “Art of Disability” is a celebration of creativity, strength, and self-expression within the disabled community. Featuring wheelchairs, walking canes, and adaptive aides in an artistic way, allowing for endless possibilities for self-expression. A portion of the proceeds are used for free accessible art workshops.
The For Sober Chicks Podcast is three seasons of unscripted conversations about ALL things Recovery, the good, the bad, and everything in between. It’s a collective sobriety & recovery podcast by women, for women, and for everyone who supports women.
Browse Art Tools
Here are my favorite “Art Tools”.
A collection of mindfulness based art videos, mixed media tutorials, adaptive art resources, and much more!
Podcasts I’ve been on…
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For Sober Chicks
Learn more about a podcast I am proud to be apart of!
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Rare Conversations - Nov 30, 2021
Art Therapy Can have a Powerful Influence on your Mental Health with Heather Zuchowski
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Woman Who Podcast Magazine - April/Spring 2023
Issue #9, Women Who Podcast with Heather Zuchowski
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Through the Glass Recovery Ep. 110
The Fear of Missing Out in Sobriety with Heather Zuchowski
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One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast
Heather shares she story of parental suicide, childhood abuse, and healing in sobriety, Ep. 346.
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"I thought the 25 mins to do the tasks was going to be way too long, but the time went really quickly. If your focused on the art, then the normal things going through your brain went away and gave you peace. Being able to turn to something that we had never tried before and always thought would be rubbish at and to find out it was an achievement was gratifying. Looked forward to all the days that we had class."
Marion
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"Yes, I achieved lots from it. I surprised myself. I thought it was well presented relaxing very informative and made to feel comfortable as don't need to show my creations."
Anonymous
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"She taught us all the different parts that you can do. She is wonderful. She is very easy to follow. Gives good clear instructions. Also, I found my likes and dislikes. I'm sorry that its only 6 weeks, I'd have liked it to be longer, but I will carry on with what I have learned."
Simon
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