This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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Art Hive
In-person
Craft Drawing Painting Visual artsDate and time
Location
The Studio (Halton Hills Public Library and Cultural Centre)
9 Church Street
Halton Hills, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
An Art Hive is a welcoming community art studio that embraces people of all ages and skill levels, encouraging them to express themselves through creativity. It is a space that fosters inclusivity and social cohesion by providing a non-judgmental environment for art-making. Participants benefit from a drop-in format at no cost, ensuring accessibility to all. The focus is on the creative process, promoting self-expression and empowerment rather than perfection. Art Hives also facilitate intergenerational and multidisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing sustainability and the positive impact of artistic engagement on mental health and well-being.
Organizer
Maria Rodriguez- Art as Therapy
We feel we have the best job in world! We are assistants, who ensure that our clients have the right art or play materials to work with. We ensure the space is warm, inviting and comfortable so that our clients feel at ease and well looked after. We help facilitate the creative and emotional process but most of all we pay attention with an open mind and curiosity, providing our clients with the appropriate kind of support at the appropriate time. We hold space for really difficult and overwhelming feelings and ensure our client does not feel alone. We don't have all the answers but we strongly believe that our clients do, so we work together to look for those answers, those special light bulb moments that shift the way a client feels about themselves and the world they live in.