Join us at our weekly art therapy open studio for an opportunity to use a variety of art-making mediums and techniques like mending, stitching, painting, collage, found objects, 2d and 3d, weaving, and nature to explore what is immediate for you in the moment.
By Donation – donations accepted but not required.
No Art experience required – you don’t need to consider yourself artistic or creative, just bring a willingness to explore.
All Supplies are Provided – we have a variety of supplies available to freely use.
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Making art together can support us to move through life’s challenges, helping us to grieve our losses, mitigate feelings of isolation and loneliness and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
It is also a great way to move through creative blocks, free ourselves to find our unique style of expression and release self-judgement. We affectionately call this space a judgement and criticism free zone, of yourself and others!
Experience the benefits of creative expression in a supportive group environment. The sessions will be facilitated by art therapist Heidi Abbott who has a love for the therapeutic, meditative, healing, and self-expressive attributes of creating together.
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Mondays – 5:00 to 7:00 pm
(except for some Stat Holidays that fall on a Monday and any other dates noted here)
This schedule is subject to change and updates will appear on this website and subscribers to the email list will be notified of changes.
Winter Break (no session) between December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024 (inclusive)
First Session of 2024 will be on January 15
No Sessions on the following dates:
February 12, 2024
April 1, 2024 (Easter Monday)
April 22, 26, 2024
May 6, 2024
May 20, 2024 (Victoria Day)
Location: McMillan Arts Centre Studio, 133 McMillan street, Parksville, upstairs in the Studio.