Mindful Crafting - Taking Care of Your Mental Health Through Decoupage
Create. Breathe. Be Present.
Join Dr. Michaele C. Samuel, PsyD, EdD, CMIP, LCPC, Gallery Artist at Arts’tination, for an afternoon that brings together creativity, mindfulness, and intentional self-care.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the art of decoupage while creating a personalized vase of their own. Through mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and intentional crafting, participants will explore how simple creative practices can encourage relaxation, spark joy, and create opportunities to become fully immersed in the present moment.
Dr. Samuel will guide participants through the fundamentals of decoupage—from selecting and arranging imagery to layering, smoothing, and finishing—while incorporating moments of reflection and mindfulness throughout the experience.
Rather than focusing on perfection, participants will be encouraged to slow down, notice color and texture, engage their senses, and enjoy the process of making.
No previous experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.
What You’ll Experience
Guided introduction to decoupage
Hands-on creation of a personalized vase
Mindful breathing and sensory-awareness exercises
Exploration of creativity, mindfulness, and flow
Simple mindfulness techniques to use in everyday life
A welcoming environment for creativity and connection
A completed vase to take home
Event Details
👥 Ages 50+
🎟️ $15 per participant
Take a little time for yourself. Reserve your spot today and join us for an afternoon of creativity, mindfulness, and intentional making.
ABOUT DR. MICHAELE C. SAMUEL
Mixed-Media Decoupage Artist
Dr. Michaele C. Samuel is a licensed psychotherapist, certified mindfulness practitioner, and gallery artist at Arts’tination Gallery at National Harbor. A native of Grenada, she brings her Caribbean heritage, appreciation for nature, and commitment to mindful living into her creative practice.
Dr. Samuel is a mixed-media decoupage artist. Using carefully selected and layered paper imagery, she transforms ceramic vessels and everyday forms into distinctive works of art. Her work explores nature, freedom, memory, beauty, healing, and transformation. The deliberate process of selecting, cutting, arranging, and layering each element allows her to create richly
detailed compositions that invite reflection and reveal new perspectives from every angle.
Dr. Samuel’s work has been exhibited at the Marcus Garvey Hall of Culture at the Organization of American States in Washington, DC, and is also exhibited at Arts’tination Gallery at National Harbor. Several pieces have been acquired by collectors. The collection reflects an evolving creative voice and a distinctive ability to unite color, texture, storytelling, and craftsmanship.
Dr. Samuel’s artistic practice is closely connected to her professional work in mental health and mindfulness. She recognizes creative expression as a meaningful avenue for emotional exploration, self-awareness, relaxation, and personal growth. Through her art, she creates opportunities to pause, look more closely, and experience beauty with intention.
Dr. Samuel holds doctorates in Clinical Psychology and Education and Human Development. She is the founder of Tranquil Islands, which brings together her work in art, mindfulness, wellness, artisan design, sustainable boutique farming, and culinary experiences.
Gallery Artist, Arts’tination Gallery