Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio
About this Group:
Approach:
- An arts & crafts focus: encouraging freedom to self-express and use art for wellbeing through working with different materials and craft processes suited to beginners.
- Neuro-affirming and neurodivergent led environment.
Who is this for:
- For Neurodivergent youth (aged between 17-29) who are autistic, adhd or have other neurodivergence.
- All arts and crafts suited to beginners and those more experienced with art.
Day & Time
Thursdays Fortnightly 1pm - 2:30pm (1.5 hours) - ongoing
Group size:
- Group size limited to a max number of 6 people in the room at once (includes all facilitators)
Materials:
- Located in an Art Therapy studio with lots of paints, pastels, pens, crafts and more.
- All materials provided.
- Please dress in old clothing, disposable plastic sleeveless smocks available.
Commitment:
For those who can commit to attending fortnightly sessions. Cancellation period is 48 hours.
Payment:
Fee is between 105 - 145 depending on your circumstance.
NDIS and private paying clients accepted. Concession available to those without funding.
About the Facilitator/s:
Alana Stewart & Josephine Stooke
- Alana Stewart (lead Art Therapist) of Finding Wellbeing Art Therapy & Counselling. Alana is passionate about arts and crafts as a way to support community, bring us joy and good health. She is an artist, crafter and has studied psychology and Art Therapy. She is a Registered Art Therapist who works a lot with the neurodivergent and mental health community and has been working in the disability field since 2012.
- Josephine Stooke (Peer Support Worker) is our studio's admin assistant and ND peer support worker in training. She has studied anthropology (social science of human culture) and community services. Josephine enjoys help other people also on the spectrum.