Art as Therapy: Painting to Music
Art as Therapy: Painting to Music
Painting to Music is back by popular demand! This therapeutic art workshop includes opportunities for sensory exploration, self expression, and personal reflection.
Painting to Music is a guided sensory journey. Allow your hand movements to be inspired by rhythm and music, translated through the playfulness of watercolours and other materials. No previous art experience is needed, all you need is an open mind and the enthusiasm to get curious with different materials. A poll will be sent to all registered participants before the workshop to vote and help decide some of the music that will be played!
The practice of Art Therapy exists on a continuum and this workshop series will explore Art-As-Therapy, a non-clinical model of building community and fostering well-being through art making. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity, curiosity, and community as we celebrate art-making for all.
Materials provided: Watercolour paper, watercolour, brushes, paint sticks, oil pastels, journal
Rachel Mae Robbins is a certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner and current Art Psychotherapy Graduate Student at the Canadian International Institute for Art Therapy (CiiAT). Rachel brings 16 years of experience managing arts-based educational programming in Toronto, most recently serving as the former Director of Education & Engagement for TO Live. Rachel is building an Art Therapy practice which centres the infinite capacity for growth, creativity, and healing.
IG: @maeandyouart.therapy
Katherine Yao is an Art Psychotherapy Graduate Student at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT), recent Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD U) Illustration alumna, and currently working as a part-time Art Instructor. Combining her background in art and design with her experience with children, she aims to build a practice that supports children's emotional growth through art therapy, fostering self-expression and creativity.
