Teen Open Studio: Creativity and Self-Discovery

Teen Open Studio offers a unique blend of art exploration and self-discovery in a relaxed, supportive environment for teens 13-17 years. Led by a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist, these sessions provide therapeutic benefits to participants as they express themselves through creativity, build skills of objective observation, mindfulness, and self-regulation.

What to Expect:

·       Weekly Themes: Each session revolves around a specific theme while allowing participants to explore their individual needs within a group setting.

·   Guided Process: The facilitator provides verbal instructions, modeling, and material guidance, helping participants tap into their intuition and creativity.

·       Outcomes: 

o   Identify important thoughts, feelings, and patterns, bringing the unconscious to conscious awareness.

o   Process life experiences and emotions.

o   Discover joy in the creative process.

o   Develop self-trust and the ability to take safe risks.

Important Note:

·       While highly therapeutic, Teen Open Studio is not formal therapy. It caters to the general developmental needs of teens and will not involve group verbal processing.

·       No prior art or therapy knowledge is required.

·       All necessary tools and basic art materials are provided during sessions.

·       Participants are welcome to bring their own materials if they have specific preferences or projects in mind.

·       Participants must be able to conduct themselves safely and independently in a group setting.

Join us at Teen Open Studio and embark on a journey of self-expression, growth, and creativity! 🎨✨

Dates: 4:30pm-6:00pm October 1, 15, 29; November 12, 26, and December 10th. $55 per individual class.

Registration Opens September 1st, limited to 10 participants.