Arts and Crafts for Mental Wellbeing - Children Age 7-12

From 15 £ /h

In this ongoing Art & Wellbeing For Kids course, students will engage in exercises in drawing, painting, collage, and more. These art projects will develop their artistic abilities, while helping them develop tools to maintain mental wellbeing. Your student will create art that they're proud of, and along the way learn tools to express their emotions, reflect on their feelings, and build their confidence. All abilities and skills are welcome! This class should leave your student feeling accomplished and relaxed each week.

The art projects I lead are specifically designed to develop self esteem, self reflection, a diverse emotions vocabulary, and resilience. My teaching methodology is a unique blend of teaching technical art skills with a focus on reflective processes. The creative process helps children express themselves in a non-verbal medium that reflects their emotional state. Engagement with the arts has also been proven to increase confidence and self esteem. I cultivate a safe and supportive learning environment in which students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing with the group.

In each live class meeting, I will go step-by-step through the art project. Students will have the chance to ask me questions if needed and also have the chance to share their artwork with the class once it is complete. Students are encouraged to work within a dedicated sketchbook to create a portfolio of artwork.

Students can join this on-going class at any time and will begin working in their sketchbook during their first class with me. Students will have the opportunity to interact with me during class for support as needed, as well as talk and share with other students.

Extra information

Have art and coloring supplies ready, and ideally a sketchbook dedicated to the class. Blank paper will do if a sketchbook is not readily available.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Hi,

I teach art and wellbeing, and I am currently training to be a licensed art therapist. I also have a degree in illustration and a background in mental health services. I teach art classes for children that focus on using the creative process as a tool for emotional wellbeing. I have experience working in elementary schools with children, specializing in supporting students with autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. As well as leading art workshops for children, I have also lead art workshops for adults with disabilities. I believe art is a powerful communication device and therapeutic tool, for people of all ages and abilities. I recently completed an 8 hour training on Art Based Telehealth, focused on using art as a tool for wellbeing with clients based virtually over Zoom.
A little more on me... I'm from California but I currently live in London, where I study! I love to travel and explore the world. London is a wonderful place to do that, so I count my lucky stars. I have a big family, so I do spend a lot of time on Zoom and FaceTime! In my free time I love going to art museums, reading, and being outdoors as much as possible. I'm also a vegan and BIG animal lover.

The most important thing you can learn about me though is that I love to learn and love to teach! I hope to see you in class!

Education

Currently studying at post graduate level, MA Art Psychotherapy Student
BA (Hons) in Illustration, Second Class Upper Division with Honours, Falmouth University, UK (2019)
High School Diploma, South Tahoe High School, California, USA (2015)

Experience / Qualifications

7 CEU’s in Art-Based Telehealth (2020)
International Excellence Scholarship Award, Roehampton University, London (2020)
Certificate of Completion in Cultural Humility Training (2019)
Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Foundation Course (2019)
International Student Tuition Scholarship Award, Falmouth University (2016)
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Gold Medal (2015)
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Gold Key for Excellence (2015)
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Silver Key for Excellence (2015)
Photographers Forum Magazine Award of Excellence (2015)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Art

Arts and crafts

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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