Art Therapy Workshop #1: Exploring Our Relationship to Creativity

Workshop Description:

Exploring Our Relationship to Creativity

In this hands-on art making workshop you will be gently guided through a series of creative invitations and explorations to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and limiting beliefs about your ability to create. Allow the process to unfold as you engage a variety of materials enabling you to come away with a deeper understanding of yourself, self expression, and you're creative process.

This workshop is for adults who are interested in better knowing themselves through the creative process. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. A variety of materials will be included: oil and chalk pastels, pencils, markers, and paint.

Details:

When: Thursday June 26, 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Where: Micak Contemporary Art Gallery, Main Space

2 Orchard Heights Blvd. Unit 40. Aurora, ON. L4G 3W3

Cost: $95 per person (HST exempt). Contact your insurance for coverage options.

How to get tickets: Order on Eventbrite here.

To avoid extra charges, or if you have any questions, please email:

info@micakgallery.com or call 905726-9063

The goals are to:

• Give yourself permission to slow down and check in within

• Express yourself using art materials in a non-judgmental space

• Use art as a tool to develop self-care, compassion, and self-expression

• Explore your relationship to creative process

• Engage with others in a therapeutic group

• Be inspired by a creative space where ALL are welcome!

Potential benefits may include:

• Reduced stress and anxiety

• Connect to your creative self

• Enhance your ability to hear your inner voice

• Deepen insight and knowing

• Have fun!

Who is it for?

The workshop is open to adult individuals who would like to explore and enhance their relationship to creativity. It is designed for all levels of artistic ability and curiosity. It is an opportunity to give oneself permission to create, and explore the creative process in a non-judgemental process oriented group.

The focus is on the PROCESS of creating, NOT the final product.

About Sarah Epp:

Sarah Helen Epp has earned an MA in Creative Arts Therapies specializing in Art Therapy from Concordia University and an MSW in Social Work from York University. She is a professional member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association and is further regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists and the College of Social Workers and Social Service workers. Sarah has been providing mental health services since 2018 and currently works between SHE Psychotherpy's in Newmarket, ON and Barrie, ON locations.

About Micak Contemporary Art Gallery:

Micak Contemporary Art Gallery launched in November 2024 in Aurora, Ontario. The gallery showcases emerging and mid-career artists working in a range of media presented through a series of curated exhibitions.

Micak Gallery provides personalized art advisory services, offering private viewings, tailored consultations for individuals and businesses, and acquisition facilitation either in-house or through our global network of art experts. The Gallery also offers a series of workshops and events, and opporunties for exhibition or private event rentals.