Therapeutic Art for Seniors - FULL

Frequency: Weekly on Fridays   
Date: 8 weeks beginning October 25^th 2024 – December 13^th 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm

Attendance: Max 10

One Time Cost: $ 35.00

Registration: Preregistration is required.

Program Contact: Antonia Reynolds, Program Coordinator This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Location: Seniors’ Community Services, Activity Room

Description: This is an eight-week art therapy group with the same group members each week. It will be facilitated by art therapist Patricia and art therapy student KiKi. All materials are provided. Each week a different art activity will be introduced, however there will always be a variety of art materials available to choose from. Patricia will provide instruction and hands-on assistance when needed. Art projects and themes will be determined each week by the interests of the people attending the group.

Examples of art activities: experimenting with watercolor, printing with acrylic paint, clay sculptures, mixed-media collage, creating a memory box, working with materials from nature, pour painting. No previous art experience is required! This art group is about enjoying the process of making art for the therapeutic benefits such as relaxation, stress reduction, fun and connection.

The group will be structured each week as follows:
1pm: Opening check in circle (introductions)
1:10-1:20: Introduction of art activity and instruction
1:20-2:15: Art making
2:15-2:30 Closing circle and optional sharing art with the group