OUR APPROACH
We are a small not-for-profit organisation grounded by lived-experience based in Taamaki Makaurau Aotearoa, with some nationwide online offerings. All our offerings are free!
Our group facilitators work with frameworks of:
Trauma-informed
Rights model of disability
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Neurodiveristy affirming
Cultural sensitivity
Awareness of intersectionality
With small groups* of four participants we can be responsive to your experiences, interests and dynamic needs.
*Disclaimer— these are community based peer groups with opportunities to explore creativity for wellbeing and connection, not clinical art therapy groups.
IN-PERSON GROUPS
Connecting through Creativity
Explore connecting with yourself and others through creative experiences. This is a supportive and relaxed environment with experimentation and play being key elements. No previous familiarity of the arts is needed, with focus on the process of meaning-making rather than aesthetic outcome.
Our facilitator will guide you through different creative mediums and can offer options and adaptations for the experiences.
Contact us and we’ll send out a sign-up form for you to share your preferences and needs for the group.
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Sessions will include opportunities to play with:
Pastels, paints, inks
Modelling clay
Natural materials
Collage
Storytelling and creative writing
WHEN:
Each group will meet weekly for six weeks.Emerald: Thursday's 6:30pm— 7:30pm from March 27th
Magenta: Sunday's 2:30pm— 3:30pm starts April, dates tbc
WHERE:
D*list Community Hub, 322 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland.About this space:
Wheelchair and mobility aide accessible.
Air purifiers.
Accessible car parks.
Will be set-up in alignment with your access and comfort needs.
ONLINE GROUPS
Rest and Imagination
Lean into soothing and replenishment through creative practices. This is a gently playful online environment weaving elements of compassion and curiosity. No previous experience of the arts is needed, with focus on the process of meaning-making rather than aesthetic outcome.
Our facilitator will guide you through different creative mediums and can offer options and adaptations for the experiences.
A creative care pack with simple to set-up materials will be couriered to you.
Contact us and we’ll send out a sign-up form for you to share your preferences and needs for the group.
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WHEN:
Each group will meet weekly for six weeks.Sage: Tuesday's 6:30pm— 7:30pm starts April, dates tbc
Lavender: Thursday's 2:30pm— 3:30pm starts April, dates tbc
WHERE:
Googlemeet
TEEN GROUPS
14-18yrs
Expression of Interest
Connect with other teens through creativity! Online and in-person options, please get in touch if you’re interested!
Rest, create, connect.
Rest, create, connect.
WITH YOU— CARVING SPACES