Creative Wellbeing Workshop: Introducing Therapeutic Arts

INTRODUCING THERAPEUTIC ARTS

Creative Wellbeing Workshop

Thursday 4 May 2023 10:00 – 13:00

About the event

Therapeutic Arts offer a dynamic approach, working with a range of art forms. These enable expression of our inner world , and can get to the heart of our feelings and experiences without depending on words. They can enable a shift in focus, new possibilities and ways forward. Being creative is healing in itself and here we explore, with curiosity, how to use the arts more deeply.

This three-hour, experiential workshop will introduce this approach through 2 mediums – paint and clay. No artistic or therapy experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go and explore. This is an introductory workshop rather than an Art Therapy group session.

The workshop is facilitated by Steffie’s Arts Space. Steffie is a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner and experienced facilitator.

Here’s some feedback from a previous participant: ‘Safe reflective space, eye opening, heart warming’.

What you will learn

• How the arts can be used therapeutically as well as for wellbeing
• How and why different media, such as paint and clay, are used
• Through participation, how the arts can enable expression of our inner world

Is this workshop for me?

If you are interested in personal development, and are curious about how the arts can be used to explore ourselves more deeply, you will hopefully find this workshop enjoyable and meaningful. All those age 16 + welcome.

What You will need

All materials and refreshments will be provided. You might like to bring an apron and have short nails!

Price

£60 per person –  – Click here to book your tickets

I concessionary place at £20 is available, please contact Steffie.elhassan@hotmail.co.uk to request.

Refund and cancellation policy

An 80% refund can be granted if you cancel at least one week before the course starts. This helps to ensure that we’ll have time to fill the space.

If less than 8 places are booked by the week before the course, we reserve the right to cancel.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions

Steffie ElHassan (facilitator): Steffie.elhassan@hotmail.co.uk

Phone (venue) : Blue & Berry Art Gallery on 01625 861183.

About Steffie ElHassan, facilitator

Steffie was first introduced to Expressive Arts as part of a Supervision Diploma course and immediately loved this approach, recognising the potential for accessing and working with emotions and challenges. She then completed a two year Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic Application of the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE), London, in addition to three years of a part-time Creative Practice degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Steffie has worked for many years as an holistic practitioner using homeopathy, flower essences and therapeutic arts, as a supervisor, and in the NHS in the field of food & health. She loves offering creative workshops locally, online, and for organisations including for The Whitworth Gallery in Manchester and RHS Bridgewater Gardens. Her website is: www.steffiesarts.com.