Painting Your Breath: A Therapeutic Watercolor Workshop for Beginners

In this immersive session, artist Rachel Borntrager, creator of the Soma-Line™ method, and licensed professional counselor Joi McGowan will guide participants through a calming practice that combines breathwork and watercolor painting.

You’ll begin by tuning in to your natural rhythm of breath, then learn how to translate those rhythms into simple, intuitive marks on paper. Layering watercolor washes with linework, you’ll create a personal visual “map” of your inner state, while also practicing techniques to reduce stress and support self-awareness.

No art experience is required—just a willingness to explore how creativity and mindfulness can work together to foster resilience and emotional balance.

Tickets are $25 ($20 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Rachel Grace Borntrager

Rachel Grace Borntrager (she/her) is an abstract expressionist and portrait painter whose work is inspired by somatic therapy and the emotional complexity of human relationships. She is the creator of Soma-Line™, a therapeutic painting method that maps the body’s emotional responses and breath through intuitive linework and layered washes. In both her studio practice and her workshops, Rachel’s goal is to use art as a pathway to wholeness. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, she collaborates with therapists, nonprofits, and community groups to share her practice, helping people of all ages reconnect with themselves through creative expression.

Joi McGowan, LPC

Joi McGowan, LPC (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor with more than 11 years of experience supporting individuals and families through grief, trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Trained in grief counseling, domestic violence counseling, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family therapy, Joi is dedicated to helping people get “unstuck” and move toward greater connection and healing. She is also a strong advocate for equity and justice within the counseling field. Guided by the belief that “we all deserve to experience healing and wholeness,” Joi considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on their journey toward resilience and restoration.