In this workshop the children will be designing and painting a calico shopping bag. Painting on fabric is quite different that painting paper, so the children will be using problem solving skills, communication skills, creativity, drawing and painting skills. The completed bags can be used as an original shopping bag or a personalised library bag […]
How Art Saved Me
“Creativity is what helps me escape a lot of my inner demons.” – Demi Lovato A friend and I were talking recently and we got onto the topic of mental health. Through our conversation we discovered that we both suffered from anxiety. She encouraged me to share my story, as we had both found comfort […]
School Holiday Mixed Media Art Workshop
During the September school holidays, The Cr3ative Space is running Creative workshops for children aged 6-12 years. These workshops are designed to allow the children the opportunity to improve their art skills, experiment using various artistic media and have fun. The second holiday workshop will involve making a mixed media art piece. The children will […]
Individual Art Therapy
The Cr3ative Space- Gold Coast offers individual art therapy for adults and children. Sessions are tailored to suit the needs of each individual so that you can explore the creative process, gain insight, connect with yourself in new ways and find empowerment to be your authentic self. Art therapy can be a very powerful way […]
5 Ways We Benefit From Being Creative
Why do people create? There are so many answers to this question, but the underlying theme is that we create because it makes us feel good! Researchers are continuing to study the effects and benefits of creativity. They are proving what artists have known for centuries, that the pursuit of self-expression is good for our […]
School Holiday Children’s Art Program
During the June/July school holidays, The Cr3ative Space is running three different Creative workshops for children aged 6-12 years. These workshops are designed to allow the children the opportunity to improve their art skills, experiment using various artistic media and have fun. Event Details: Drawing Workshop Dates: Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd June Time: 9:30-11am Location: […]
What is Art Therapy?
I am often asked “What is Art Therapy?” So to answer this question, I have tried to sum it up in a few short paragraphs. Art therapy is much more than the current trend of adult colouring books would have you believe. It is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making […]