Art as Expression Sessions

Whether in one-on-one sessions or group settings, art as expression programs provide a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Art directives are presented to assist in artistic self-expression and participants are supported in leading themselves through their own creative process. The art-making process can illuminate aspects of one’s life and emotional world, fostering personal growth and self-discovery. Expressive arts programs at Acres4Art are designed to integrate art therapy and art education principles into the experience. These programs are suitable for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and populations.

Individual sessions: 50 minutes
$90.40 (HST included)

Group sessions: 75 minutes - 6 week block
$226 (HST included)

OBJECTIVES OF ART AS EXPRESSION PROGRAMS:

  • Become unstuck in creativity

  • Reconnect with your inner child

  • Increase the creative flow in all aspects of life

  • Become inspired

  • Promote cognitive growth through creating art

  • Improve social behaviour, communication skills, and conflict resolution by supporting individuals to participate in co-operative art projects

  • Facilitate physical development by improving hand-eye coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and further cognitive development

  • Increase artistic spontaneity and innate creativity that can be applied to other areas of life

  • Promote individual styles and interests, which increase positive self-regard, feeling of self-mastery, and individuality

  • Provide cathartic, relaxing, and introspective opportunities for self-expression

BENEFITS OF ART AS EXPRESSION PROGRAMS:

  • Encourages growth of positive relationships

  • Teaches appropriate and co-operative methods of working in a group setting

  • Strengthens social skills

  • Develops technical and creative skills

  • Encourages self-esteem and positive feelings of self-worth through creating art

  • Improves academic and/or vocational focus

  • Supports the development of abstract and symbolic thought processes

  • Supports all ages in self-discovery

WHAT HAPPENS IN A ONE-ON-ONE SESSION?

  • Art directives designed to assist in artistic self-expression are presented.

  • The participant may discuss recent events or themes in their life.

  • Arising themes can become starting points for more intense art-making.

  • The client is supported in leading themselves through their own process.

  • The art-making process can illuminate aspects of the one’s life and emotional world.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A GROUP SESSION?

  • Art directives designed to assist in artistic self-expression are presented.

  • Themes presented each week can become starting points for more intense art-making.

  • The clients are supported in leading themselves through their own processes.

  • The art-making process can illuminate aspects of one’s life and emotional world.

  • Group dynamics support the individual process by holding a safe space for one another.

  • Participants can discuss their artworks, symbolisms, and meanings at their own pace if they choose to.

It’s important to note that during the art as expression process, uncomfortable feelings may emerge. These feelings, such as anger, guilt, frustration, sadness, or helplessness, can act as barriers to creative flow and may need to surface. However, the art-making process can also be relaxing, fun, and joyous, offering individuals a personal journey to self-expression and growth.

At Acres4Art, we understand that each individual’s experience will be unique and there are no guarantees of what will be experienced. However, we are committed to working together with our clients to achieve the best possible results and support them on their personal journey of healing and self-discovery.