RWJ Hamilton Cancer Institute and Health and Wellness Program Monotype Printmaking Workshop

Monotype workshop held early evening, included demonstrations, monotype and printmaking discussions, set among an ambience of illuminated lights and tranquil music, the facilitator, hospital volunteers and other participants, were able to explore, have fun and most importantly, be creative!
Enough time was given to "pull" as many prints as time and energy level for individuals would allow.

Custom designed templates, stencils, and embellishments helped personalize the attendees' artwork!

Workshop Dates
November-December 2018

SRA designed workshops for RWJ/Barnabas of Hamilton of NJ, and their holistic health program for cancer patients, family and friends. The success of their WE vs. C project, in addition to a marketing campaign to help bring more awareness to their newly renovated wing at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, helped kick-off this series of holistic events. Classes and workshops were offered in art, music, beauty, raki, yoga, etc., all to benefit stress reduction, improved self identity, and positivity while learning new relaxation techniques for the mind, body and soul!

Research has shown that ART & MUSIC can make you mentally healthier... 

1. ART and Music may have a positive effect on physiological states.

Art can improve the well-being of breast cancer patients. 
2. In a study, art reduced negative emotions and improved positive ones.
3. Art can offers a form of distraction, improving self-identity 
4. Art provides a social network to those with chronic illness.
5. Giro Kaimal, EdD, conducted a recent study, the results were that after participants made art, they seemed to significantly reduce stress levels, regardless of talent or experience.