Partners: Full Circle- ATC & The Gatehouse
Program Name: Creating Art in the Healing Garden
Group Details: See breakdown below
Location: The Gatehouse Healing Garden 3101 Lake Shore Blvd W., Toronto, ON, M8V3W8
Date: Friday July 21, 2023
Time: 2PM to 4PM
Group Intention:
Giving persons a space to connect with each other through art making, nature, and storytelling
Group Description:
This art event is for persons looking to connect with others through art making and nature. Participants will be guided through mindful and creative exercises by Ashtyn Ford who is a registered art therapist, while connecting with nature through the natural setting of the healing garden at the Gatehouse. No prior art making experience is required to join, all levels of experience are welcome 🙂
Art Materials:
-Acrylic Paints
-Paint pallets, paint brushes, cups of water, paper towel
-Canvases
-Markers and pastels
-Paper
-Aprons
Event flow:
2:00-2:20 Starting with introductions facilitators and participants
2:20-2:40 Mindfulness art exercise (warm up exercise)
2:40-3:15 Main art exercise/painting
3:15-3:45 Break for snacks/tea/coffee
3:45-4:00 Group shares