Events
The Emerald Sketch regularly hosts workshops and healing arts sessions virtually and in person. For children ( and adults) of all ages. Learn more and register for upcoming events below! Schedule a performance experience with You and Us or a clinical training with the Emerald Sketch.
March 10, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
GCS PTSA presents
The Emerald Sketch
Master How to Keep Your Children Safe at Home
This workshop will professionally address how human interaction and the creative arts and athletics will help you (& us) raise healthy children, while navigating the difficult territory of modern tech safety. Parents/caregivers will gain an overview on what current risks and concerns are, as well as engage in creative solutions. Learn current strategies to keep your children and home a safe zone. Help yourself build a strong and happy structure for your family.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Childcare Included
Autumn 2025 Events
October 8-11, 2025 Portland, Oregon
“You and Us: Fun Machine Dream Tour” Songbook Sales Open, Celebration, and Performance
“Inside the Eye of American Terror: Assessed Clinical Response Post Community Trauma (TR108)” Learn the benefits of immediate needs response, and how to assess/engage a community in the aftermath of sudden devastation. Practice an art therapy trauma series established with supervision from both Linda Chapman and Noah Haas-Cohen, effective bilateral exercises, and trauma protocols to apply. to PTSD clients of all ages.
American Art Therapy Association Advanced Practice - Nicole Porter MA ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC
October 8, 9 am - 5 pm
“An American Nightmare solo performance” Video presentation - In-person
October 9, 12 pm- 12:50 pm
You and Us live with the Red Yarn
Oct 9, 5 pm
Mississippi Pizza
more info Advanced Art therapy practice
You and Us - Fun Machine Dream Tour September 25-27, 2025, Los Angeles
“Restore Harmony” performance, Round Robin
“Reframing Support for Children through Music” this workshop empowers educators with tools to better support children in group learning settings.
Children’s Music Network - Nicole Porter MA ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC
Sept 26 & 27
Los Angeles, Ca
more info Time to Shine
Summer 2024 Events
Emerald Sketch & the early birds HUDSON NY
You and Us creative arts therapy sessions for young children and their families
July 18, July 25th, Aug 1, and Aug 8th 3:30 - 5pm
347 Warren St, Hudson, NY 12534
more info present
“Calming a Panic” inside the eye of American Terror
Clinical application of creative arts therapy post massacre or during active war
Time and next location 2024 TBD
more info on the music present
Psychological Safety for India: Emerald Sketch Now Here Sessions [Virtual]
Summer 2022-23 - Weekly Session Dates To Be re-Announced
Virtual group art therapy sessions for the Evoluer Solutions community in India, co-led with Shaloo Sharma. Each of the 6 weekly sessions will include a mental fitness exercise, an art therapy task, and space to your share creations and dialogue with the group.
Book an Event
We partner with schools, business, hospitals, and advocacy groups to bring healing arts sessions and/or trauma response to communities. Reach out to inquire about booking an event with the Emerald Sketch.
Past Events
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APRIL/MAY: Parent Burnout Art therapy Parties [Virtual]
I bet you feel better just reading the name of this event series. Parenting seems to be the most challenging position on the planet - join the party, de-stress and learn creative coping skills to activate the best in yourself and your children of all ages. You will leave empowered to align connection with self-control.
Emerald Sketch Healing Arts for Hudson [In-person
In-person outdoor healing arts sessions at Backbar in Hudson, NY, starting Saturday, March 26.
MARCH/APRIL: Parent Burnout Art therapy Parties [Virtual]
I bet you feel better just reading the name of this event series. Parenting seems to be the most challenging position on the planet - join the party, de-stress and learn creative coping skills to activate the best in yourself and your children of all ages. You will leave empowered to align connection with self-control.