Valley Art Center's Art Therapy Opportunities
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The Valley Art Center now offers in person art therapy group and individual sessions to the Northeast Ohio area.
Art therapy is using art in a therapeutic way to support overall wellbeing and building an understanding of yourself. Art therapy is about the process of creating art, not creating a perfect masterpiece, which opens the door for ANYONE to be an artist. The benefits of art therapy include, but are not limited to, growth in emotional expression and understanding, social skills, self-awareness, and identity exploration. A wide range of media is used in the VAC Art Therapy program: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Papermaking, Weaving, Sculpture, and more. Our art therapist, Yesamine De León-Mettee, MA, AT, LPC, has a Master of Counseling and Art Therapy from Ursuline College and is a licensed professional counselor. She will lead all group and individual sessions at this time. For more information, please visit valleyartcenter.org, call the office at 440-247-7507, or contact Yesamine De León-Mettee, MA, AT, LPC directly at arttherapy@valleyartcenter.org. Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. |
Yesamine De León-Mettee, MA, AT, LPC
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Please note the catalog number of the class or workshop you would like to register for, and use it to browse our class offerings.
Also please note that workshops are single session experiences and group sessions are nine week sessions.
Also please note that workshops are single session experiences and group sessions are nine week sessions.
Workshops
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Adult Workshops, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Calm Through Weaving #980 | Tuesday, 5/24 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | $50 | Yesi DeLeon-Mettee | It can be hard to find a time for relaxation and calm, so this quiet workshop can be that place for you. The art therapy workshop will focus on finding calm through the process of weaving. If you have never done weaving or been to art therapy have no fear, this group is meant to be a safe space to learn and find relaxation with others on the same path. All materials will be provided including a small take home weaving kit. This workshop is for ages 18+ only. Diffuse Mandalas #981 | Tuesday, 5/31 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | $50 | Yesi DeLeon-Mettee | In this expressive arts workshop, we will be creating mandalas to practice mindfulness and finding our center when we need a moment of peace or relaxation. The art therapist will lead you through the process, giving you support if you’ve never made a mandala before. This group will be a time for finding calm, connecting with others, yourself, and the art. No art experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. This workshop is for ages 18+ only. Art Therapy Open Studio for Adults #960 | Tuesdays starting June 7th | 9 week session | 6:30pm-8:30pm | $360/$324 | Yesi DeLeon-Mettee | Create art from a wide range of media such as painting, drawing, printmaking, and collage to express, relax, or explore. This small group can be a space to build connections with others through the art process. The art therapist will provide support and guided interventions which you can choose to follow or you may explore the art in your own way. No artistic experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. This is a 9 week class session. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. This class is for ages 18+ only. Adult Mindful Fiber Arts #975 | Thursdays starting June 9th | 9 week session | 6:30pm-8:30pm | $360/$324 | Yesi DeLeon-Mettee | This new art therapy group will focus on using fiber such as fabric and yarn to create art and care for our wellbeing. The art therapist will support and guide the group through a structured set of art interventions involving the fiber arts. We will create weavings, learn to sew lavender pillows, embroider and more. This group can be a safe place to explore a new art form, understand yourself in a new way, connect with others, or have a calm moment for yourself. This is a 9-week group session. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. This class is for ages 18+ only. |
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Weaving by Karen
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Group Sessions
Contact our office to sign up for a group session, or for pricing information
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Art Therapy Open Studio for Adults
#960 | Tuesdays starting June 7th | 9 week session 6:30-8:30pm | 6/7 – 8/2. $360/$324 | Yesi DeLeon-Mettee | Create art from a wide range of media such as painting, drawing, printmaking, and collage to express, relax, or explore. This small group can be a space to build connections with others through the art process. The art therapist will provide support and guided interventions which you can choose to follow or you may explore the art in your own way. No artistic experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. This is a 9 week class session. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Adult Mindful Fiber Arts #975 | Thursdays starting June 9th | 9 week session | 6:30pm-8:30pm | $360/$324 | Yesi DeLeon-Mettee | This new art therapy group will focus on using fiber such as fabric and yarn to create art and care for our wellbeing. The art therapist will support and guide the group through a structured set of art interventions involving the fiber arts. We will create weavings, learn to sew lavender pillows, embroider and more. This group can be a safe place to explore a new art form, understand yourself in a new way, connect with others, or have a calm moment for yourself. This is a 9-week group session. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. |
Youth Classes information coming soon
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