Bad Art

A workshop to challenge perfectionism

Something that we seem to lose along the way is this idea that we need to be good at art in order to make art. When we are young kids confidence in creating is endless and we create just because it feels good.

As we get older we lose that a bit. We worry that our art isn't good enough and our confidence with creating feels low. The goal of this workshop is to play with the idea of creating bad art. Purposefully creating art that is "bad" let's us create without judgment and instead focusing on the pure joy of creating.

Interested? Keep on reading for more details!

The Outline:

This workshop is intended to challenge the idea that we need to be "good" to create art. Because what does "good" even mean when it comes to art? Creating is for everybody and we can get stuck in what we think art "should" look like. This is a group workshop that will focus on those concepts. It will be fun, messy and full of imagination.

What to Expect:
Introduction: A time for the kids to get to know each other and myself. We will talk about what stops us from creating art and what thoughts they might have. An warm up art activity will be introduced.
Art Making: The main part of the workshop. Kids will be introduced to an activity where the goal is to purposely make some bad art. This might take a few minutes to get the hang of, but kids are really amazing with their imaginations.
Sharing: The kids will get an opportunity to share their art and any closing thoughts.

NO ART EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. If you have never picked up a paintbrush or crayon, this group is still for you. It's my job to help support you through a creative process and to help you reflect on what is showing up for you. Our goal here isn't to create something full of technique, skill and beauty. But to create because it feels good, meaningful or fun.

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The details

Date: Friday, November 24th, 2023
Time: 4:15pm-5:45pm
Address: 60 Main Street E, Second Floor, Huntsville ON

Cost: $25 + HST (TOTAL: $28.25)
Ages: 7-12

There is no right way to create art. It is an expression of our inner world.

Need to know:

This program is considered to be non-clinical. This means that although this program is designed and facilitated by a professional art therapist and registered psychotherapist the intention is not to provide psychotherapy.

However, it is designed to be educational, fun and therapeutic. Art-making and play are naturally therapeutic modalities and this program is considered "art as therapy". I am here to support and educate the participants throughout the program.

You do not need to have any art experience to participate! This is not an art class, and I am not an art teacher. Although I am knowledgeable of art supplies and techniques, our goal is focused more on process than product.

So what does art have to do with it?

Learn More

Art therapy is a process that allows us to be curious about ourselves through a gentle and creative approach. It provides us with opportunities to reflect, play and connect with ourselves in a tactile and visual way. It allows you to express yourself differently that doesn’t necessarily involve words. Human beings are innately creative. It’s a process that allows you to cultivate empowerment in your life, to understand your experiences, to reflect on your direction and to build a strong sense of self.

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1st. Please email Connor@BirchwoodArtTherapy.ca to request being put on the waitlist and a reminder email for registration.

Please thoroughly read through the next steps in order to register:

Option one:

E-mail me at Connor@BirchwoodArtTherapy.ca requesting to register (I will get back to you within 24 hours)
You will receive a welcome and informational email to pre-save your spot and ask you to fill out some info
Payment of $28.25 can be paid by e-transfer to Connor@BirchwoodArtTherapy.ca
Once payment is received your spot is confirmed. Your spot is not confirmed until payment is received
You will be sent a digital receipt and an online consent form to sign

Option Two:

Click the link below that will bring you to the "Power Diary" booking portal
Create an account and choose "Book Class"
Move through the calendar until you find the start date of your preferred workshop/group
Continue following the steps until registration
Within 24 hours you will receive a welcome email to pre-save your spot and ask you to fill out some info
Payment of $28.25 can be paid by e-transfer to Connor@BirchwoodArtTherapy.ca
Once payment is received your spot is confirmed. Your spot is not confirmed until payment is received
You will be sent a digital receipt and an online consent form to sign

IMPORTANT INFO ON REFUNDS AND POLICIES:
Please send payment after your spot has been confirmed, as soon as possible. Without payment prior to the group your spot may not be confirmed and may open up for someone else. Refunds are available with 48 hours of your start date and I cannot issue a refund after this time. I cannot refund for any missed days. For any missed days I cannot accommodate with a private session without payment. Receipts will be issued after payment has been received. Please consider these policies before registration. Thank you.