Vision Boarding

A workshop for setting gentle intentions

At the end of each year we are consuming information about how we need to be setting our goals for the next year. Goals are great, goals help move us forward. Goals can also be unrealistic and unattainable.

This workshop is designed to focused on gentle, soft, slow intentions for your life using the creative modality of collage. This group format will allow you to connect with others who are also exploring this idea of gentle intentions.

Interested? Keep on reading for more details!

The Outline:

Vision boarding looks like taking a large piece of cardstock, like a bristol board and using images, colour and words to create a work of art that represents the intentions you have for yourself. The goal is to guide you through a process of reflection as opposed to goal setting. This workshop will allow you tune into those instincts of what feels right for you, while also enjoying a relaxing evening of creating.

What to Expect:
Introduction: Settle in with tea and snacks. I will spend some time explaining about art therapy, giving tips for inspiration and expression and ease any worries about the process.
Art Making: I want to give us much time as possible for creating. I will provide a guide for vision boarding and also be there to support your process when you feel stuck.

Reflection Writing: I will offer a short time to reflect on what is coming up for you in your process
Discussion: We will come back together as a group to share, giving everyone the space to share their art, reflections and insights.

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, December 15th, 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Address: 60 Main Street E, Second Floor, Huntsville ON

Cost: $35 + HST (TOTAL: $39.55)
Ages: Adults

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 30th. 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 $39.55 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 $39.55 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.