HELIX ART THERAPY
PIVOT
PIVOT is a three-part online therapeutic arts group designed to help you pause, reflect, and create space for what’s next. Through guided art prompts and creative writing, you’ll be invited to explore where you are, let go of what no longer serves you, gain new perspective, and reconnect with what matters.
Create in a journal or on loose paper using whatever materials you have on hand—magazines, markers, pencils, paint, ink, or anything else that calls to you. No art experience is needed.
Together, we’ll make space for curiosity, creativity, and the wisdom of the group. Let go. Make room. Reconnect. Pivot.
Join for one session or come to all three. Each workshop stands alone, while attending the full series offers an opportunity to deepen the exploration.
INTRO TO ART THERAPY
In this workshop, I will invite you to discover art therapy as a transformative and meaningful approach to well-being. Through guided creative prompts using simple art materials and reflective writing, you’ll be introduced to some of the core principles of art therapy; like using visual metaphor, tuning into the body, and expressing what words alone can’t say. This is a space to get curious, not perfect. No art experience is needed; just a willingness to explore. We’ll use creativity as a way to slow down, check in, and connect with ourselves. Along the way, I will share more about how art therapy works, who it can support, and why it might be a helpful resource in your own life.
DRAWING FOUNDATIONS
Return to the foundations of drawing with fresh eyes in this 8-week course designed for both newcomers and those who’ve taken the class before. If you’re revisiting familiar tools, this session offers the chance to refine your skills, deepen your observation, and gently push beyond the basics while staying grounded in core drawing principles.
We’ll continue working with classic materials — graphite, charcoal, chalk, and pastels — but with added emphasis on control, intention, and experimentation. Through guided exercises and open-ended prompts, returning students will have space to build on what they already know, while beginners are supported step by step. What you can expect:
No pressure, no perfection — just steady progress. All materials are provided (or feel free to bring your own favorites).
Tuesdays, September 8 to October 27, 6:30 PM - 9 PM
FROM SKETCH TO BRUSHSTROKE
This guided mixed media class introduces participants to foundational drawing and painting techniques while encouraging creativity, experimentation and personal expression.
Participants will begin with drawing fundamentals such as line, shading, composition and observational exercises before gradually exploring acrylic painting techniques, colour and layering. The final classes will focus on mixed media processes that combine drawing, paint, collage and expressive mark-making.
The course emphasizes exploration, process and creative confidence in a supportive environment. No previous experience is required. All materials provided. Open to older teens and adults.
Wednesdays, September 9, 2026 to October 28, 2026, , 6:30 PM - 9 PM
A NOTE ON THERAPEUTIC ARTS
Therapeutic arts workshops are based on the premise that the simple of act of creating is beneficial for our wellbeing.
Although at times similar to parts of an art therapy session, the main differences is that therapeutic arts workshops are a way of engaging participants in experimentation and learning; while art therapy is focussed on using the arts to express and communicate something regarding a specific issue or therapeutic goal in the client’s life.
Therapeutic arts do not include a therapist-client relationship but rather an instructor-participant relationship and a chance to connect as a community.
Art therapy is a process directly related to learning about ourselves and working through our life experiences, while therapeutic arts are an opportunity to work on a specific skill or project.
Both may increase your sense of self esteem, agency and connection. It simply looks and feel a little different
