Saturday 2nd May, 2020

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.

Danny Kaye

Have fun exploring the darker side of art materials using pencils, charcoals and ink. In this class we will explore the shades of grey (and colour!) in our lives. We will also use art exercises to see beyond the extremes of black and white and be curious about the middle ground and beyond. Art methods can provide a deep and powerful means of expression that transcends words. Learn art techniques to enhance your self-awareness and build your self-care tool kit.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Experience a range of art exercises for self-reflection 
• Build skills in use of art methods
• Use ink, charcoals, paint and pastels in structured art exercises
• Reflect in ways that are comfortable for you
• Work in the safe environment of a small group

Methods will include:

• Interactive presentations
• Large group discussions
• Pair and small group discussions
• Experiential art exercises 
• Practice with ink, charcoals, pastels and paint 
• Reflection opportunities for application of methods 

Workshop Venue

Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Rd, Burwood. Free onsite parking and walking distance to trains and buses

Who should attend?

All welcome.  No artistic experience or skill is necessary. We promise.

Workshop Details

Included in the workshop price of $149:

• All art supplies
• Morning & Afternoon Teas
• GST
• 10am - 4pm
• Certificate of Attendance
• 5 CPD hours (for health and welfare professionals)

Workshop Facilitator

Jacki Short - Counselling Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor

How to book?

Go to our Training Page to book today

Work Paying?

Lucky you!

Send us an email requesting an invoice via the contact page with your name, the dates and name of course/courses you'd like to do and the name of your organisation who you want us to invoice and we will send you an organisational invoice and a registration form. It's that easy!

What people are saying about these workshops...

√..I got a lot of insights about my journey both in the personal and professional arena. I loved combining the artwork with the written personal reflections. I got of a lot of clarity out of the whole experience. Thank you for facitilating this for me! 

Patricia Lewis, Private Practice Counsellor

√..These one day workshops are a good opportunity to engage in experiential art activities and reflect on your own experiences. The small group atmosphere is safe is supportive. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a creative self care option.

Rebecca Wilkinson, Senior Psychologist in Education

√..This workshop allowed me to let go of any expectations of a finished product and focus on the process, which was freeing. Thank you. 

Zena Clarke, School Psychologist and Private Practitioner