Join Bella and Jessica as we explore the practice of art journalling. Bella brings a wealth of experience using all kinds of materials, tools and practices to creatively process her experience through art journalling. Art Journalling invites us to get to explore, get messy and trust the process. This is a bi-weekly group running for […]
Nanaimo Moms, you’re invited to start your week off well! Mom’s Morning Reset is your chance to get out of the house, connect with other parents and engage in your own self-care with childcare provided. Our typical morning will look like: 9:00-9:30 arrive and get kids settled into the Kids Area with Luisa. 9:30-10:30 facilitated […]
These collegial meet-ups are for those who want to network and create community, share resources and techniques, attend to self-care and play, and offer peer consultation. Held at My Inner Harbour and hosted by Laurie Larkin-Boyle, Registered Clinical Counsellor & Art Therapist, and Janet Walker, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Expressive Arts Therapist, & BC Registered Play Therapist.Welcome: •Expressive […]
Join for a casual and creative evening at Craft and Conversation every Monday night. This is a self-led activity, so use our materials provided to make a new craft or project of your preference, or bring one from home! We have a wide variety of materials including paints, watercoloring, colouring tools, magazines, canvases, stickers/decals, collaging […]
Poetry invites us to slow down, pay attention and perhaps shift our perspective. Choosing from a variety of modern poets, facilitator Debra Thorne will guide participants through a practice of listening and noticing the particular insight or wisdom a poem might have for us. Debra has many years of experience facilitating and guiding groups. You can […]
Community Room closed for private event on March 3rd, 4-6pm.
The Somatic Art Therapy Circle is an invitation to explore and strengthen your mind-body connection through the creative process. With a focus on sensation, mindfulness, and experimentation, this Somatic Art Therapy Circle is a creative way to engage in self-expression, self-regulation, and self-awareness. No art experience is required— just gentle curiosity and the willingness to […]
Come enjoy a fun morning of play with Luisa. Connect with other parents and enjoy our beautiful Children’s Area with your child. Running from January 7th- March 25th, every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00. Free for members. For non-members, use your 10 Visit Pass or $10 drop-in per session.
Our After School Family Art Therapy Studio is a free, drop-in program for parents and their children ages 5-10 years old. Art therapy provides a supportive environment for families to explore the benefits of art making. The creative process promotes self-confidence, self-expression, and connection. Both parents and children are encouraged to make art. An optional […]
A new free offering by Tabitha Gimbel, local writer and artist. If you would like to join, please email Tabitha at [email protected] to register.
