Paper Filigree or Quilling as it is better known, is the ideal way for all who are stressed and harried to divert some of that pent up emotions into something creative. What’s more, it is a wonderful way to make something unique without dipping into your pocket too much. The meditative quality of rolling the paper will magically relieve you of stress, while creating your own, unique masterpieces such as cards, wall hangings etc. to give your friends and loved ones, will give you endless joy and pride.

Priya Thamotheram helped establish RAM Ratings(Lanka) Ltd the second credit rating agency, an affiliate of the world’s largest credit rating agency Standard and Poors , in Sri Lanka and was its former CEO. Triple qualified as a Chartered Accountant, Management Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst by profession, she has given many presentations and written papers on development of bond markets, securitization and credit ratings in a developing economy both locally and internationally. She is also experienced in training professionals in financial analysis, sector analysis and report writing.

In the art of quilling, Priya has published many tutorials on new techniques in quilling in her blogs (ajourneyintoquilling.blogspot.com) and has gathered a very large following of over 1000 persons within a short period of two years since she ventured into art as a hobby.

This program is designed to suit homemakers

Participants learnt about what they eat and how it affects healt. This was a truly enlightening program that examined health promoting foods, fake foods, hidden dangers in food additives, how to recognize dangerous substances in food, why traditional foods are important, and if 'organic' foods are just a hype and much more.

Shanez Gunatilaka is a USA Certified Natural Health Practitioner and has worked in the field of Alternative Health for over a decade. Although she has always had an interest in natural healing methods, finding a solution to her own health issues inspired her to research it more thoroughly and over 12 years ago she quit a successful career in Computer Software Development to pursue a career in Holistic Health.

Returning to Sri Lanka in 2005 after spending 18 years abroad both in the UK and USA, she currently focuses on Colon Hydrotherapy, Bio resonance Therapy, Detox and Nutritional counseling in her practice.

This program is ideal for those who are 35 and above.

This workshop presented an overview of art therapy as a professional mental health practice. This included an explanation of the field, case studies, examples of client artwork, and a hands-on therapeutic art experience. The benefits of art therapy and the many ways this therapy is used to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well being of individuals of all ages were discussed. Participants needed no background knowledge or skill in art to participate.

Holly Wherry is an art therapist currently working as a consultant with the Prasad Family Foundation to develop art therapy programs at several locations in Chennai, India. She has worked with children and adults in schools, prisons, trauma centers, psychiatric wards, and hospitals. She specializes in trauma recovery with children. Holly provided art therapy for several years to thousands of school children in New Orleans following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She has a Masters degree in art therapy and another in the field of education, is a licensed counselor, and a registered art therapist.

Robert Caswell is an art therapist who specializes in working with adults with mental illness. His most recent employment was in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for older adults with acute mental illnesses such as dementia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Robert has a Masters degree in art therapy and is a licensed counselor and a registered art therapist.

This program is ideal for mental health workers and people interested in art therapy on a professional level.

This workshop guide dparticipants through a therapeutic art experience designed to promote relaxation to calm the mind and body. Participants practiced art making as a tool to enhance feelings of peace, and develop these skills for use in everyday life. Participants needed no background knowledge or skill in art to participate.

Holly Wherry is an art therapist currently working as a consultant with the Prasad Family Foundation to develop art therapy programs at several locations in Chennai, India. She has worked with children and adults in schools, prisons, trauma centers, psychiatric wards, and hospitals. She specializes in trauma recovery with children. Holly provided art therapy for several years to thousands of school children in New Orleans following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She has a Masters degree in art therapy and another in the field of education, is a licensed counselor, and a registered art therapist.

Robert Caswell is an art therapist who specializes in working with adults with mental illness. His most recent employment was in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for older adults with acute mental illnesses such as dementia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Robert has a Masters degree in art therapy and is a licensed counselor and a registered art therapist.

This program is ideal for those who regularly encounter high-stress situations.