vivid art therapy

These courses use art processes combined with mindfulness, meditation and wellness techniques for a different path to clarity and calm.

No ‘artistic’ skills are required because the focus here is on the art-making process which allows expression of our innate uniqueness and creativity.

Activities will include:

• using different art materials,
• responding to colours/images,
• creating collages and identifying personal symbols, including mandala making
• non-traditional drawing methods eg. stencilling, frottage, shared drawing, etc

When: Wednesdays at 8.15pm - 9.30pm

from 14th February 2018 for 6 weeks

Cost: $160 (includes all materials)​. GST Free.

Where: Healthy Energy Holistic Centre,

490 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley

*10% discount applies when you book for 2 or more people

In these workshops we’ll use art techniques to access a meditative mindset by focusing on colour in the first workshop, and pattern, line & mark-making in the second. Drawing on modern and traditional art styles, we’ll create works using a range techniques and materials including oil/chalk pastel, Indian ink, water-colour and acrylic paint. Using art processes in a meditative way, these workshops requires no artistic skills - just relax and enjoy!

Meditative Art - Looking at Colour

- Saturdays 1-3pm, next date TBA

Where: Healthy Energy Holistic Health Centre, 490 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley

Cost: $65 per workshop

*10% discount applies when you book for 2 or more people

• Explore and create with a range of art materials
• Experience relaxing guided meditation with a mindfulness focus
• Take home images that reflect your strengths and resources.

Come and explore your creativity and strengths in a relaxed, non-judgement environment during this workshop. You’ll have the chance to playfully explore art materials, as well as create images that reflect on important aspects of your life and self. The workshop will include time to explore a range of art materials including paint and collage. From there, guided meditation will be used to introduce the themes of mindfulness, resources and personal strengths. You will create a finished artwork inspired by your reflections, using materials and techniques explored during the session.

When: Saturdays 1-3pm, next date TBA

Where: Abitza Wellness Cafe, 52 Main St, Upwey

Investment: $65 including all materials, GST free

*10% discount applies when you book for 2 or more people