We are a program sponsored by the Center for the Creative Arts Therapies
Visit CCAT web site for more information: http://creativeArtsTherapies.org
Click CCAT to join and/or help fund our programs! THANK YOU


 

When an apple is sliced open a star is revealed on the inside. We firmly believe that there is also a star within every child and we work to help children’s star quality shine brightly!


We reach out to underserved children in the public school system in our area. The students in our after school program are recommended by teachers, principals, counselors, parents and group leaders.

    Participating Schools

  • Binkley Elementary School,
  • Rincon Valley
  • McNear Elementary School, Petaluma
  • John Reed Elementary School, Rohnert Park
  • San Ramon Elementary School, Novato
  • Valley of the Moon Children's Home
  • Roseland University Prep High School
  • NEW! Roseland Elementary School

Thank you for teaching me how wonderful art is! It was a great experience for me and my other classmates. I liked how you taught me how valuable imagination is!

Three art projectsLook what we just created!

I love this art class.

I love this art class students doing mural.

Teacher Amy and Purple Apple art class.

Another one of our wonderful teachers and students.

 

The Purple Apple

Creative Arts in Education Project

All children deserve opportunities to create without criticism, rules, or judgements, and to express their own unique ideas and feelings. We provide these opportunities for self expression to underserved youth through offering a free creative arts therapy program specifically targeted at enhancing self esteem.
balloon puppet

Groups meet weekly with an average of ten students per group, two sessions per school year, 120 children are currently participating.
Group leaders, who are certified art therapists, evaluate the needs and talents of their groups to prepare projects specifically designed to enhance self esteem and promote self expression.


History

B. Kaylin Noblin and Renee Conrad co-founded “The Purple Apple” in 1989. They are both certified art therapists who specialize in researching children's self esteem and self expression. Their research has led to the creation of an art therapy curriculum book, The Purple Apple; A Guide for Creative Expression and Self Esteem, which is the basis for our wonderful after school programs.

Safe Place mural with Teachers

A safe place collage with the teacher and director of the program.

Parents and students gather to do art.

Parents and students gather to create together.


  • Order Order The Purple Apple: A Guide for Creative Expression and Self Esteem $55.00 (3 ring looseleaf binding, many illustrations, complete plans and bibliography) + tax ($4.12) & shipping ($5.00). All proceeds go to the Center for Creative Arts Therapies to foster the use of imagination and critical thinking skills through creative arts activities which reduce anxiety and emotional conflicts and increase social skills, personal expression, self-awareness, and self-esteem.
  • About Us. Kaylin Noblin MFT ATR Renee Conrad ATR
  • Schedule a Presentation We are available to present to your group, event or class.
  • Sample Activity: Read a sample lesson, appropriate for any grade:  Creating A Safe Place. We do not want to keep this to ourselves. We hope others will utilize our methods in any classroom or groups they lead.
  • Reviews of A Recent Workshop: Read responses from participants in a recent teacher in-service workshop.
  • Services We Offer at Brookwood Art Therapy Associates: We offer workshops, groups, in-service courses, private consultations, counseling services, and supervision.

 
The Center for the Creative Arts Therapies is comprised of a group of art therapists, artists, educators, and those interested in promoting the creative arts in building community, and good mental health. As a non-profit organization they act as an umbrella for many activities and groups. Please visit their web site and join in!
http://www.creativeartstherapies.org
 
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