VISION BOARD
Are you ready to set powerful intentions for the new year? A vision board is an inspiring way to get clear on your goals, dreams, and aspirations for 2025. Whether you're looking to make changes in your career, health, relationships, or personal growth, a vision board helps you visualize your path forward and serves as a constant reminder of what you want to manifest in the year ahead.
In this hands-on workshop, I will guide you through the process of creating your very own vision board—a collage of images, words, and symbols that represent your dreams and intentions. As you cut, glue, and arrange your visuals, you’ll not only clarify your goals but also tap into the creative energy that will help you stay motivated throughout the year.
January 19, 2025
CREATIVE JOURNALING
Art journaling is more than just putting pen to paper—it’s a journey of self-discovery and expression. In our creative journaling course, dive into this enriching practice where the process itself becomes your masterpiece. Integrating creative writing and various art forms such as collage and mark making, discover a myriad of techniques in the same journal as you explore how journaling can enhance self-care, mental well-being, and provide a profound connection to your inner self. If you've been curious about trying, now is your chance! This is also a great course for anyone who loves mixed media.
January 6 to February 24, 2025
DISCOVERING YOURSELF THROUGH CLAY
Join me for an enriching afternoon of introspection through clay. In this unique workshop, you will discover how to connect with yourself through the joyous experience of creative play. This session offers a distinctive approach to working with clay. I believe that when our hands are engaged, our hearts are free to explore.
This 3-hour hand-building workshop invites you to delve into dreams and goal setting, within a safe space for self-exploration and self-expression. No prior experience with clay is necessary; all skill levels are welcome.
February 9th, 2025
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CREATIVE JOURNALING
Give yourself the gift of creativity! Deepen your journaling practice by adding mixed media creations to your pages! Creative journaling allows you to express yourself beyond words! In this workshop series you will be invited to try different art techniques and journaling prompts. This approach to journaling may help you connect with yourself on a deeper level. Personally, I find myself more uplifted when I journal with visual elements than strictly with writing my thoughts down.
Suggested materials:
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Journal
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Paint or watercolour
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Pastels, markers, pens, etc
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Scissors and glue stick
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Old magazines
Last Saturday of the month (January-May 2025)
CREATIVITY FOR SELF-CARE
Join me at the Nanaimo Art Gallery in a workshop that will nurture your well-being through creativity. You will explore different ways to engage your curiosity, promote relaxation, mindfulness and connection, while you connect to yourself through art making and creative writing, using a mix of materials. A great way to start out the new year!
January 18th, 2025 10am-noon
DRAW 101
Back to basics! Whether you are a beginner looking to learn some basic skills or a seasoned artist to spark back your drawing practice, this introduction to drawing is for you! During the 14 weeks, you will learn various techniques such as line drawing, shading, perspective, blind drawing, chiaroscuro, shape and size relationship. Most importantly you will explore ways to develop your own unique style.
January 7 to February 25, 2025
PAINTING
Introduction to Acrylic Painting Course: Unleash Your Creativity with Color! Unlock the world of painting in our engaging introduction course. Whether you've always wanted to explore painting or are simply looking for a new creative outlet, this course offers a supportive environment where you can learn and grow as an artist. No prior experience necessary—just a willingness to learn and a passion for creativity.
January 8 to February 26, 2025
A NOTE ON THERAPEUTIC ARTS
Therapeutic arts workshops are based on the premise that the simple of act of creating is beneficial for our wellbeing.
Although at times similar to parts of an art therapy session, the main differences is that therapeutic arts workshops are a way of engaging participants in experimentation and learning; while art therapy is focussed on using the arts to express and communicate something regarding a specific issue or therapeutic goal in the client’s life.
Therapeutic arts do not include a therapist-client relationship but rather an instructor-participant relationship and a chance to connect as a community.
Art therapy is a process directly related to learning about ourselves and working through our life experiences, while therapeutic arts are an opportunity to work on a specific skill or project.
Both may increase your sense of self esteem, agency and connection. It simply looks and feel a little different
