Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio
About this Group:
Who is this for:
- Fortnightly art and craft small group (5 participants max) for youth 16+ and adults
- Welcoming people of all kinds including those with disability, mental health needs and neurodivergence
- A focus just on learning art and crafts (art as therapy) for general wellbeing and enjoyment
Day & Time
Thursdays Fortnightly 1pm - 2:30pm (1.5 hours) - ongoing
Facilitated by:
Alana Stewart of Finding Wellbeing Art Therapy & Counselling
Group size:
Group size limited up to 5 participants (and their support workers) + 1 facilitator
- Support workers directly assisting participants with art and crafts are also welcome and can attend for free.
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:
There is no requirement to enrol in a set term period, however for best experience a commitment should be made to attend fortnightly for an agreed period of time. This supports participants to not miss out on instructions for different craft projects and have a chance to complete their projects. It also allows group attendees to feel familiar with each other and more comfortable in the group.
Spaces are limited to 4 or 5 group participants.
Payment:
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.