Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm
Date: Wednesdays, 22 April to 24 June 2026
Where: Castlemaine Community House
Instructor: Marcela Olea (AThR)
Learn fundamental principles, practical applications, and key considerations of Art Therapy!
Discover the transformative power of creativity in this engaging introductory course on Art Therapy. Whether you’re curious about the field or considering it as part of your professional toolkit, this program offers a clear and practical overview.
You’ll explore:
- What Art Therapy is and how it works
- Its benefits for individuals and communities
- Ways to adapt Art Therapy to different workplaces and contexts
Through interactive lessons, you’ll learn the fundamental principles, practical applications, and key considerations for practice. We’ll also discuss the skills and training needed for professional work, pathways for further study, and opportunities within both pre-accredited and accredited programs.
The course includes a hands-on experience facilitating an art therapy session—allowing you to put theory into practice and experience the process from the inside out.
Please note: This is a pre-accredited course intended solely for educational purposes. It does not allow for students to practice as art therapists either during or upon completion of the course. Furthermore, this course is not a substitute for accredited programs. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of participation.
Bookings close Friday 17 April
Date: Wednesdays, 22 April to 24 June 2026 (10 sessions)
Time: 9.30am – 12.00pm
Cost: $142.50 (Full) / $122.50 (Early Bird Discount – available 13 April) / $82.50 (Concession)
Facilitator:
Marcela Olea (AThR) – Art Therapist & Sculptor.
As a trained Experiential & Creative Arts practitioner Marcela believes the creative arts can be an essential component for enriching our lives.
After completing a Master of Arts in Experiential and Creative Arts Practice and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, her artistic practice took shape in 2013, forming her own private practice CreativeCels.
As an art therapist, Marcela offers art making workshops in group or individual settings for a range of participants.She sits alongside participants facilitating an arts based inquiry process seeking meaning and understanding through a variety of creative ways.
