Artist and workshop facilitator Esther Wilhelm, photo courtesy of the artist.
By Staff Reports
(Kaneohe)– Artist Esther Wilhelm will facilitate a workshop exploring healing through its expression in art on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The workshop will be held in Hale Pālanakila Art Studio 210. This workshop is FREE (parking is free, too) and open to the community. Materials for the hands-on art project will be supplied. Reservations are being accepted by calling 235-7447 or e-mail zanek@hawaii.edu. Seating is limited.
Artist Esther Anne Wilhelm is a product of rape, was abused, abandoned, is living with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and most recently, was severely injured in a hit-and-run car accident. Today, Esther uses her art to share her story with others as a form of healing. Her artwork has been featured at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
The event is co-sponsored by the WCC Sexual Violence Prevention Project in partnership with UH-Mānoa.
Windward Community College is located at 45-720 Kea’ahala Rd. in Kāne’ohe. For more information, call WCC counselor Kate Zane at 235-7447 orzanek@hawaii.edu.