Art For Healing

Join us for a vibrant mental well-being art event, led by the fantastic:

Floating Counselling Community

Dignitate

My Family 101

Every Month with a different theme

January -Every Dish Has a Story® with Dignitate

Food • Memory • Identity

(Come with a dish that reminds you of a loved ones and share the story and listen to others stories and their healing journey)

Storytelling through food illustration, recipe cards, cultural plates. Gentle prompts around heritage, comfort, survival, joy, Keeps dignity, warmth, and accessibility

February - Love & Canvas: Self-Love, Us & Connection - With Relationship Coach -

With My Family 101

Open to individuals, friends, couples, family

Themes: boundaries, self-worth, love languages Canvas prompts:“How I love”“How I want to be loved” “What love feels like in my body”

March - Jewellery Art: What I Carry With Me Adornment • Meaning • StrengthBeads, wire, charms, symbolic colours Create something wearable with emotional meaning

April - Expression Identity T-Shirt Art & Expression • Voice • Confidence Paint affirmations, humour, protest, creativity, stencil, or slogan design and empowering

May - Grief & Paint: Holding What We’ve Lost - Loss • Healing • Compassion

Abstract painting, memory colours, symbolic release. Gentle facilitation, no pressure to share. Trauma & respectful for healing space

June - Sip & Paint: Joy, Rest & PlayLight • Social • Creative Mocktails / tea / soft drinks Music, laughter, low-pressure creativity:“What brings me joy?” “What helps me rest?” Community-building + summer vibe

July - Nature & Clay: Grounding Through EarthTouch • Regulation • PresenceAir-dry clay, nature imprints, bowls or tokensOptional outdoor elementPrompt: “What keeps me grounded?”Excellent for nervous system regulation (all ages)

August - Pieces of Me: Collage My Inner World - Identity • Play • Self-Discovery Magazines, textures, colours, include:“Me now”“Me growing”Great summer engagement session - intergenerational session

September - Movement Therapy: When the Body Speaks Embodiment • Release • Expression somatic healing. Introduction-level movement therapy. No dance skill needed. Focus: grounding, shaking out stress, safe body awareness. Introduction-level movement therapy. No dance skill needed. Focus: grounding, shaking out stress, safe, Perfect bridge beyond talking therapy(Strongly aligns with your philosophy)

World Identity

October - Mask Making: The Self I Show & The Self I Hold Identity • Protection • Truth Two-sided masks, shadow work vs Mirrow work. Two-sided masks world vs inner world Reflection, not forced disclosure Powerful, psychologically rich, age-inclusive

Hold Identity

November - Vision Board: Seeing My Future Clearly Hope • Direction • Personal goals, emotional needs, dreams. Not just “manifesting” — grounded visioning. Prompts: “What I’m moving towards”“What I’m leaving behind” Strong end-of-year anchor

December - Creative Christmas: Comfort, Connection & LightFestive • Inclusive • WarmCrafts, painting, memory ornaments, belonging, reflection

Art For Healing is a calm, welcoming space designed to support emotional wellbeing through gentle, guided art-making. Whether you're navigating stress, grief, relationship changes, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this session offers a peaceful way to reflect, release, and reconnect.

You do not need to be “artistic” — this is about process, not product.

What to Expect:

• Light, intuitive art activities (all materials provided)
• A safe, judgment-free space to express emotion
• Quiet connection with others on similar journeys
• A free, non-alcoholic mocktail experience/drink— thoughtfully prepared for relaxation and comfort (hot drink in winter)
• Space to build inner calm and resilience

This session is for you if you are:

• Seeking a break from emotional overwhelm
• Coping with relationship challenges or transitions
• Grieving a loss — of a person, place, or sense of self
• Needing gentle space to recharge and reflect
• Curious about art therapy-inspired approaches to healing

Theme: Quiet Nourishment

This session centers around slowing down, softening inward, and offering ourselves care — through color, texture, and even taste.

What to bring:

Just yourself. All materials and refreshments are provided.

Note: This is not group or a clinical intervention, but a peer-informed, therapeutic art experience facilitated with care and trauma sensitivity with qualified Psychotherapist and coaches. We will take pictures of the artwork, day and event and it will be displayed for funders in reports, social media and our website. Although you will be creating your Art with us we will like to give you ownership.

Ashburton Cafe - Toolgate Hall

Let’s make this In 2025 a time to connect, create, and feel inspired together!

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