“We know how art, in its countless forms, heals our bodies and minds”
Discover Dr. Laura Thompson's holistic and innovative approach to art education, where creativity meets mindfulness. Drawing from decades of experience in museums, academia, and wellness spaces, Laura designs trauma-informed learning experiences that inspire personal growth, cultivate resilience, and build meaningful connections through art.
Her offerings include dynamic workshops and lectures tailored to various settings, such as academic institutions, wellness centers, community organizations, and private groups. Laura integrates mindfulness practices into her teaching, helping participants deepen their engagement with art while fostering self-awareness, empathy, and creative exploration.
Whether you're looking to host a team-building retreat, enrich your curriculum, or create a special gathering for family and friends, Laura collaborates closely to design customized programming that meets your unique goals.
Let Breathing Space Art Education guide you on a journey of discovery, where art becomes a powerful tool for connection, insight, and transformation.
Workshops, Coaching & Custom Programs
Teacher Workshops
Corporate Retreats
Private Group Experiences
Artist Group Coaching
Specialty Workshops for Women
Art Curriculum Development
Chapter on Contemplative Looking by Laura Thompson in What we may be : radical practice. Clark Art Institute, 2022.
Laura Dickstein Thompson (15 Dec 2025): To the Field: A Letter from and for the Heart, Journal of Museum Education, DOI: 10.1080/10598650.2025.2595639
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Executive Director.
Special workshops.
Faculty.
Weekly R & R workshops: Mindful Creativity, Forest Bathing, Chanting, Meditation, The Art of Slow, and Creative Rituals.
Three - 5 day creative retreats.