Healing in Hues: Art Class on Dopamine Dressing & Color Therapy in Baltimore

Looking for meaningful things to do in Baltimore this spring? Healing in Hues is more than an art class—it’s an immersive workshop designed to help you reconnect with yourself through the power of color, creativity, and community. Set in the artful and inviting atmosphere of Dashery by Hotel Revival, this workshop blends the therapeutic benefits of dopamine dressing and color therapy into a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience.

Whether you're seeking local events to inspire your creative side, craving emotional renewal, or simply exploring fun and mindful events near you, Healing in Hues offers a fresh, joyful way to celebrate self-expression in the heart of Baltimore.


Why Healing in Hues Is One of the Most Meaningful Things to Do in Baltimore

Healing in Hues bridges creativity with emotional well-being, giving participants a meaningful space to explore identity, color, and community. In a city that thrives on its arts and culture, this event stands out as both a joyful celebration of self-expression and a gentle invitation to reflect inward.


The Dappled Wood's Serenity clay color palette for Healing in Hues, an art workshop focused on dopamine dressing. A mindful, creative thing to do in Baltimore.

A Serenity-Inspired Color Palette for Emotional Wellness

At the core of Healing in Hues is a serene, soul-soothing color palette designed to support emotional wellness and self-reflection. Each color was chosen with intention to align with the workshop’s theme of Serenity:

  • Pale Sky Blue – evokes clear skies and mental clarity; associated with calm thoughts and peaceful communication

  • Soft Lavender – symbolic of spiritual balance, emotional healing, and gentle transitions

  • Dusty Sage Green – grounding, reminds us of quiet nature spaces and steady growth

  • Creamy White – pure, clean, and full of possibility; represents fresh starts and inner peace

Participants will use these calming hues in their own handcrafted affirmation earrings, learning how to let color guide their design choices while engaging with chromotherapy principles that date back to ancient holistic healing practices.


Dopamine Dressing: How Color Affects Your Mood and Confidence

Dopamine dressing refers to wearing colors that spark joy, confidence, and positivity. In this workshop, you’ll explore how color influences your mood, motivation, and daily self-perception—and how you can intentionally dress to feel your best. Under the guidance of style therapist @styletherapywithsam, you’ll discover how to translate your personal palette into wardrobe choices that are expressive and empowering.

 

Sam Smith, founder of Style Therapy™, smiling confidently in a green sweatshirt and stacked bracelets, her healing hardware. Wellness-centered style coach and collaborator for Healing in Hues, an art and color therapy event in Baltimore.

Sam Smith is the founder of Style Therapy™, a wellness-centered style consulting practice that blends fashion, emotional intelligence, and self-empowerment. She creates supportive, reflective spaces where participants can explore how their personal style connects to identity, confidence, and healing. One attendee shared, "After participating in the wardrobe discussion, I learned to stop worrying about following the trends and to focus on being okay with my own style and what I am comfortable with!"—a powerful reflection on how intentional dressing can shift confidence and mindset.

By the end of the session, you’ll not only leave with handmade jewelry but a deeper understanding of how color can be used as a form of emotional wellness.


Experience Color Therapy Through Affirmation Jewelry

Color is one of art's most expressive elements, directly connecting to human emotion and psychological states. Through mindful art-making, participants gain insights into their emotional landscapes, using color intentionally to shift moods and express internal experiences externally.

Healing in Hues emphasizes art's therapeutic role by encouraging participants to create wearable pieces reflecting their emotional intentions. By doing so, the artistic process becomes not only a means of creative expression but a vital pathway to emotional clarity and balance.


Two Black women in an expressive, artistic collage—one speaking into a microphone, the other smiling in a purple hat and clear face shield. Represents youth empowerment, creativity, and joy through Bmore Empowered’s programs in Baltimore.

Art Classes That Empower: Supporting Bmore Empowered

A portion of every Healing in Hues ticket benefits Bmore Empowered—a Baltimore-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting women and girls of color through mindfulness, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. Their work helps young people cultivate confidence, creativity, and leadership—aligning beautifully with the heart of this workshop.

When you attend Healing in Hues, you’re not just nourishing your spirit—you’re actively supporting a vibrant grassroots movement committed to collective healing and empowerment in our city.


What to Expect at This Local Event at Hotel Revival

Your evening will begin with a guided introduction to color psychology and dopamine dressing. You’ll then dive into hands-on clay work using the Mokume technique, creating earrings in a curated palette that reflects emotional calm and clarity. All materials are provided, including premium, hypoallergenic jewelry pieces, polymer clay and tools.

The session concludes with a group style conversation about how to incorporate your personal “joy colors” into your daily routine—leaving you inspired, centered, and stylish. All the while enjoying the atmosphere and refreshments provided by 'Dashery at Hotel Revival.


An Event Near You That Nourishes Creativity and Connection

If you're searching for things to do in Baltimore that nourish your creativity and mental well-being, this is the event for you. Ideal for solo creatives, friend groups, or anyone looking to try something new, Healing in Hues is where art meets self-care, and where color becomes a language of healing.

Spots are limitedgrab your ticket to Healing in Hues: Dopamine Dressing & Color Therapy Art Class in Baltimore and experience a night of vibrant expression, emotional connection, and intentional beauty.

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