{"id":623775,"title":"Art Therapy - Connecting to Self  (19yrs+) level 1","calendarId":26,"centerId":38,"facilityIds":[343],"url":"https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/art-therapy---connecting-to-self-19yrs-level-1/623775","description":"<p>Join art therapists Jillian Sones and Andrea Rodgers for a 5-week art therapy group focused on connecting with creativity. This group encourages self-expression and self-awareness through art-making, emphasizing the creative process rather than learning art techniques or skills. </p><p> Participants will engage with various materials that facilitate open-ended exploration and personal expression. Each session centers on building a connection with the materials, art making process, and artwork created, offering a gentle pathway for self-discovery and insight. </p><p> Art therapy combines the creative arts with psychotherapy to support emotional well-being and personal growth. </p><p> This group is intended to support personal exploration, self awareness, and creative expression and is best used alongside existing mental health supports when needed. It is not intended to replace, or be a primary source of, mental health care. </p><p> No prior art experience is needed. Basic materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. We invite you to explore, connect, and create with us. </p>","instructors":["Jillian Sones","Andrea Rodgers"],"priceText":"$190.48","free":false,"ageMin":18,"ageMax":99,"ageText":"Age at least 18 yrs but less than 99 yrs","openings":"1 opening remaining","firstDate":"2026-09-24","lastDate":"2026-10-22","prices":[{"price":"$190.48","description":"Standard charge"},{"price":"50.00%","description":"Leisure Access - CCA: for Customer"}],"descriptionText":"Join art therapists Jillian Sones and Andrea Rodgers for a 5-week art therapy group focused on connecting with creativity. This group encourages self-expression and self-awareness through art-making, emphasizing the creative process rather than learning art techniques or skills.\n\nParticipants will engage with various materials that facilitate open-ended exploration and personal expression. Each session centers on building a connection with the materials, art making process, and artwork created, offering a gentle pathway for self-discovery and insight.\n\nArt therapy combines the creative arts with psychotherapy to support emotional well-being and personal growth.\n\nThis group is intended to support personal exploration, self awareness, and creative expression and is best used alongside existing mental health supports when needed. It is not intended to replace, or be a primary source of, mental health care.\n\nNo prior art experience is needed. Basic materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. We invite you to explore, connect, and create with us.","center":{"id":38,"name":"Britannia Community Centre","lat":49.2751,"lng":-123.0704,"address":"1655 William St, Vancouver","phone":"(604) 718-5800"},"calendar":{"id":26,"name":"Art & Culture: Drawing, Painting, Crafts","group":"Art & Culture"},"facilities":["Family Activity Room"],"sessions":[{"a":623775,"s":"2026-09-24T18:30","e":"2026-09-24T20:30"},{"a":623775,"s":"2026-10-01T18:30","e":"2026-10-01T20:30"},{"a":623775,"s":"2026-10-08T18:30","e":"2026-10-08T20:30"},{"a":623775,"s":"2026-10-15T18:30","e":"2026-10-15T20:30"},{"a":623775,"s":"2026-10-22T18:30","e":"2026-10-22T20:30"}],"pageUrl":"https://covac.fyi/activities/623775/","link":"https://covac.fyi/?week=2026-09-21&centers=38&q=Art+Therapy+-+Connecting+to+Self++%2819yrs%2B%29+level+1&activity=623775"}