Art Therapy Workshop

Generate a feeling of calm and ease with an art workshop!

Alana Rain Art & Therapy

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2.5 hours

3 to 12 guests

$75 ($300 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)

Overview

Teacher

What you'll do

In this 2.5-hour art therapy workshop, you and your group will be guided to make an expressive art piece reflecting the theme of "Calm & Ease".

Materials will be provided and include:

Paints + Canvas
Pens, pencils, pastels, and other drawing materials + paper
Fabrics and other crafty pieces

This is an art therapy workshop led by an ANZACATA-certified Art Therapist, which will include a reflection and sharing element at the end of the session (approximately 45 minutes).

The session offers participants the opportunity to practise generating a feeling of calm and ease through creative expression (this alone is calming!). It is also an opportunity to share and be witnessed in community, facilitation, connection, and wellbeing.

Benefits of group Art Therapy include:

Improved emotional well-being
Enhanced communication skills
Increased self-esteem and confidence
Social connection and building social skills
Nervous system and emotional regulation
Non-verbal expression and self-discovery
Reduced anxiety
Increased sense of belonging

Suitable for any group seeking to experience the benefits of art therapy in a safe and supportive environment.

Sessions are NDIS eligible for those with funding.

What you'll get

All art materials provided.
An artwork that reminds you of your own sense of calm and ease.

Knowledge required

No skills are required, suitable for all skill levels.

What to bring

Water.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 20 kms of Cairns North, to a venue of your choice.

Your teacher

Alana Rain Art & Therapy

Women-owned

I am Alana (she/her), a visual artist, jewelry-maker, and art therapist based in Gimuy/Cairns.

I began my career in Fine Arts. After graduating with a BFA, I slowly built a contemporary art practice making ephemeral art installations and fine detailed drawings. Later I spent a year living in Oaxaca, Mexico where I learnt a tonne of new cratfs; this also spurred a deep passion for traditional arts and crafts as well as an inquiry into the benefits and importance of making things by hand. Later I completed a Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice and have since been combining all of my interests and skills into unique workshop offerings!

The world needs more creativity and play – this is at the heart of joy, innovation, beauty, and healing! Creativity can help us out of our personal and collective dilemmas:

"How do you respond to a dysfunctional world? Create. Create something new. Anything. Especially what starts a fire in your heart. Thats the energy these times crave." - Xavier Dagba

Creating together is truly powerful - learning, experimenting, and making mistakes together make group class experiences fun, supportive and memorable.

I have taught in Festival settings, women's retreats and schools. Seeing the incredibly diverse and unique ways people express themselves creatively is my favourite part of teaching and is truly inspirational (despite what you may think about the "quality" of your work!).