Our Classes
We are always adding more types of hands-on therapeutic art activities to our class offerings. Check back often and sign up for notification e-mails! Classes can be taken many times over.
Mindful Lines
Together we will explore the power of simple dots and lines for tapping into creativity and stillness. We’ll do some Neurographic art, Zentangle Art, Mandalas, and more using dry media (pencil, felt, sharpies) and watercolour.
Collage
Rip, cut, glue, draw…collage is a great hands-on way to express ideas and feelings without spoken words. We’ll use all sorts of materials to dive in self discovery and expression.
Felting
When your hands on busy, your mind can be still. Whether you’re new to felting or experienced, you can have time to create. We’ll experiment with felted landscapes, “Cute” Kawaii creatures, garlands, and more. This class is great for practicing focus and control.
Weaving
Hands-on weaving is a great way to get into your body and flow. We’ll explore various types of weaving including plate weaving, macramé, bracelets, tapestries, and more.
Needlepoint & Sewing
Learn a few types of stitches then settle into the meditative repetitive work of needle work. We’ll play with different threads, patterns, images, shapes, etc., on embroidery hoops and other.
Clay & Plastcine
Shape and re-shape your ideas and creations through moldable clay. This is a wonderful tool for building flexible thinking and over-coming perfectionism.
Class Groupings
Art Lab for Homeschoolers 7-18yrs
These classes runs during school hours and is tailored to students participating in home school programs. This series is for children who are hard on themselves, afraid to fail, are prone to perfectionism, and who experience anxiety.
We will discuss feelings, emotions, and our internal thoughts. We will build confidence in trying new things and embracing mistakes. We will develop more positive ways of thinking, connect with similar peers in a safe space, and better understand what is happening in our brains.
We will do some grounding somatic activities, vagus nerve activation, and breathing techniques to get out of the head and into the body. We will engage in approachable hands-on art activities to encourage self-expression (without having to talk). We focus on process, not product. No experience necessary! And you don’t have to be artsy.
Art Lab for Kids 6-11yrs
These classes are tailored to children aged 7-11yrs. This series is for children who are hard on themselves, afraid to fail, are prone to perfectionism, and who experience anxiety.
We will discuss feelings, emotions, and our internal thoughts. We will build confidence in trying new things and embracing mistakes. We will develop more positive ways of thinking, connect with similar peers in a safe space, and better understand what is happening in your brain.
We will do some grounding somatic activities, vagus nerve activation, and breathing techniques to get out of the head and into the body. We will use story to bring concepts to life and as touch points for discussion topics such as frustration tolerance. We will engage in approachable hands-on art activities to encourage self-expression (without having to talk). We focus on process, not product. No experience necessary! And you don’t have to be artsy.
Art Lab for Teens 12-17yrs
These classes are tailored to kids aged 12-18yrs. This series is for children who are hard on themselves, afraid to fail, are prone to perfectionism, and who experience anxiety.
We will discuss feelings, emotions, and our internal thoughts. We will build confidence in trying new things and embracing mistakes. We will develop more positive ways of thinking, connect with similar peers in a safe space, and better understand what is happening in your brain.
We will do some grounding somatic activities, vagus nerve activation, and breathing techniques to get out of the head and into the body. We will engage in approachable hands-on art activities to encourage self-expression (without having to talk). We focus on process, not product. No experience necessary! And you don’t have to be artsy.
Art Lab for Adults 18+
These classes are tailored to adults.
Stressed out parent that wants some you time? Grieving the loss of a loved one? Burnt out from work? Overwhelmed with the state of the world? Come create.
We will engage in activities to help your nervous system know you are safe. You will have dedicated time to be in the now and to get into the creative right side of your brain where your parasympathetic nervous system can engage in healing.
We will do some grounding somatic activities, vagus nerve activation, and breathing techniques to get out of the head and into the body. We will engage in approachable hands-on art activities to encourage self-expression (without having to talk). We focus on process, not product. No experience necessary! And you don’t have to be artsy.
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