Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Art Sozo?
A: Art Sozo is a new way to connect your emotions to the heart of God and allow His healing to take place. The activity of painting helps to bypass roadblocks and allow God's truth to shine through on canvas and speak deeply into hearts. No artist experience is required.
Q: What is the difference between an Art Sozo Workshop, Training, and Retreat?
A: An Art Sozo Workshop is a unique art encounter with God using Sozo inner healing tools. You will explore connecting to your emotions and the heart of God using paint. No art experience necessary. This is a group workshop and you will leave with 3 paintings carrying the truth of God!
In an Art Sozo Training, you will learn the techniques used for the Art Sozo Workshop. The goal of the training is to provide a deeper understanding of Art Sozo and give you information and hands-on experience to prepare you to lead your own workshops. Prerequisites to lead the Art Sozo Workshop are to complete Bethel Basic Sozo training and you be based out of a church-based Sozo ministry. This training event will be led by Gail Spooner, Pastoral Counselor at Bethel Transformation Center and founder of the Art Sozo Technique.
An Art Sozo Retreat is a 1.5 day experiential retreat using Art Sozo activities. The goal is helping participants be fully connected to God and be able to express their emotions to God and have him speak truth into their life through art.
Q: When is the next Art Sozo event?
A: You can find all of our upcoming Workshops and Trainings posted on our Events Page at artsozo.com/events. Here you can find more info and register for the upcoming events.
Q: Do I need to be an artist to attend an Art Sozo event?
A: Not at all! No art skills or art background are required to attend an Art Sozo event.
Q: Do I need to be trained in Bethel Basic Sozo to attend an Art Sozo Workshop?
A: You do not need to be trained in Bethel Basic to attend an Art Sozo Workshop.
Q: Do I need to be trained in Bethel Basic Sozo to attend an Art Sozo Training?
A: You don’t need to be trained in Bethel Basic Sozo to attend an Art Sozo Training, but you will eventually need to be trained in Bethel Basic Sozo since the training is designed for Sozo Counselors who are wanting to be able to lead Art Sozo Workshops in their home church. Here is more info on Bethel Sozo.
Q: Is attending an Art Sozo Workshop a requirement for attending an Art Sozo Training?
A: The 2-day Art Sozo Training starts with an Art Sozo Workshop, so that requirement will be fulfilled on the first day.
Q: I want to host an Art Sozo event at my church. What do I need to know?
A: A great first step is to connect with your church leader to see if you can offer the Art Sozo Workshop at your church within their Sozo Ministry.
Q: I don’t live near Redding, CA. How do I know if Art Sozo is near me?
A: The best way to see if Art Sozo is near you is to contact a Sozo Facilitator in your area. To see if there is a facilitator in your area and to contact them, click here.
Q: Can my child attend an Art Sozo Workshop?
A: Usually we limit the age to 14 and older for this group workshop. The reason is because the Sozo process can be difficult for some children. It is in a group setting and topics being shared may be more adult, and lastly they need to be able to sit for 3 hours.
Currently the only option we have for children under the age of 13 to receive an Art Sozo is to schedule one at the Bethel Transformation Center in Redding, CA. You can schedule your session with the Transformation Center by visiting their website.
Q: I’d like to lead others through Art Sozo. What do I need to know?
A: We ask that you don't lead others through Art Sozo until you are trained in Art Sozo and Bethel Basic Sozo so the participants hearts will be well cared for.
Q: Is there an online Art Sozo training I can take?
A: We do not have an online training at this time as it's a very hands on, experiential training. However, it is something we're looking into, so we will keep you updated via our newsletter if we offer an online training in the future.
Q: Is there an eBook for Art Sozo: Painting with God and the Art Sozo Manual?
A: We eventually will be creating an eBook version of Art Sozo: Painting With God. This will make for easier translation as the book could be copied and pasted into a translator, like Google Translate. We will let you know via our newsletter once we have accomplished this.
Q: What is the cost to attend an Art Sozo Workshop? Training?
A: Art Sozo Workshops are $45, which includes all art supplies.
Art Sozo Trainings are $200, which includes all art supplies.