Healing with Art Session

Where words run out, colour works. We work one to one; you leave on the canvas the thing you find hard to say.

Who is it for?

For people who feel that talking is not enough. Sometimes we talk about a subject for years and get nowhere; working with colour, the same subject can open from somewhere else entirely.

What do we do in a session?

We begin with a short conversation. Then we note to one side the thing you want to stay with that day, and move to the canvas. You put the paint on with your fingers rather than a brush.

We do not talk while you work. When it is finished we look at the canvas together. You say what you see; I do not interpret it. This is not a session of interpretation, it is your expression.

The painting goes home with you. Most people hang it somewhere and see something different when they look at it months later.

You do not need to know how to paint. We plan the materials together.

Frequently asked questions

What is a healing with art session, and who is it for?

It’s a one-to-one session in which you express something through colour and touch instead of words. It’s for people who feel that talking isn’t enough: a subject you’ve discussed for years can open from a completely different side once paint is involved. What comes up is personal, so I make no promises about what you’ll find.

What happens in a one-to-one finger painting session?

After a short conversation we note down what you’d like to stay with that day, then you go to the canvas and put the paint on with your fingers, not a brush. We stay silent while you work. When you’ve finished we look at the canvas together and you tell me what you see. You take the painting home.

Do I need to know how to paint or bring anything?

No, you don’t need any painting experience, and there’s nothing to bring: the paint and the canvas are ready for you. There’s no picture to get right, because this is about your own expression, not about producing a finished artwork. If you have a question before we meet, ask me when you write.

Is this art therapy, and will you interpret my painting?

No on both counts. I don’t offer this as clinical art therapy or as a medical treatment, and I don’t interpret what you paint. You say what you see on the canvas and I listen; the session is your expression, not my reading of it. If you’re looking for psychological support, please see a qualified professional as well.

Where is the healing with art session held in Istanbul?

I hold it one to one at Şifa Köyü (Healing Farm) in Şile, and we can also arrange it elsewhere in Istanbul. Where exactly depends on what is practical for both of us, so we settle that when we talk. Write to us and we’ll start with a short call; we’ll tell you the available times and the fee.

Is there a one-to-one creative expression session in English in Istanbul?

Yes, my Healing with Art session is one to one, and I can hold it in English. I’m Merve Tüfekçi. It is for people who feel that talking is not enough: after a short conversation you put paint on the canvas with your fingers, and then tell me what you see. I do not interpret it. We meet at Şifa Köyü (Healing Farm) in Şile or elsewhere in Istanbul. It is not art therapy or a medical treatment.

Can I book a private finger painting session for adults in Şile?

Yes, I offer finger painting for adults as a private, one-to-one session at Şifa Köyü (Healing Farm) in Şile, Istanbul. I’m Merve Tüfekçi. You do not need to know how to paint. We note what you want to stay with that day, then you paint with your fingers, with the green of the farm around you. The painting goes home with you. What comes up is personal, so I make no promises. Write to us to begin.

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Important information: These services are not intended as treatment and do not prevent or cure any illness. I am not a medical doctor; the sessions I give are experiential practices for personal awareness, spiritual exploration and wellbeing. If you have an ongoing health concern or treatment, please consult your doctor.

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