{"title":"Fall 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to tuck into the cooler days of fall with some creativity? Classes start the second week of September, have a look and reach out if you have any questions.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"471\" width=\"478\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/8906\/2299\/files\/belong_600x600.jpg?v=1735921500\" alt=\"art journaling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"facilitator-training","title":"Facilitator Training","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFACILITATOR TRAINING 1\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBring Art Journaling to your group\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hands-on \u003cstrong\u003eonline workshop (via Zoom)\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for facilitators and teachers who are looking for a creative and engaging way to bring their group together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Journaling is a creative way to build community within your group.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hands-on \u003cstrong\u003eonline workshop (via Zoom)\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for facilitators and teachers who are looking for a creative and engaging way to bring their group together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a hands-on training. You'll experience the Art Journaling process yourself while learning how to adapt and facilitate it with your own group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrite\u003c\/strong\u003e – Start by getting your thoughts onto the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint\u003c\/strong\u003e – Layer paint over the writing so no one can ever read it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add a focal image that reflects your journaling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText\u003c\/strong\u003e – Finish by adding text you write or collage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/8906\/2299\/files\/celebrate.jpg?v=1753395543\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"467\" height=\"358\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile working on your own pages we will discuss how you can use this process with your own clients. We will explore \u003cstrong\u003edifferent prompts \u003c\/strong\u003ethat work well for different types of groups, how to arrange the \u003cstrong\u003ephysical space, \u003c\/strong\u003eand how to\u003cstrong\u003e encourage\u003c\/strong\u003e without judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCreating a safe space\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt journaling invites an openness that helps build stronger community. As facilitators, we can support and encourage that by creating a safe space for people to express themselves. We’ll talk about how to do that—how to set up the physical environment, what to say (and not say) about people’s art, and when to step back and let the group support each other. This will be a big part of the workshop. There will also be plenty of time for questions about how this approach can work with different groups—youth, adults, seniors, people processing grief, caregivers, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/8906\/2299\/files\/Deserve_480x480.jpg?v=1720800905\" alt=\"art journal page I deserve nice things\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccomodations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing real life scenarios and the needs of the group we will discuss and put to practice how to adapt this for different abilities. For example, maybe your clients struggles using scissors, you could rip the paper for them, or have them describe what to do and cut if for them. Another example would be a person in your group who is hesitant to participate. We will discuss creating a space where they gain the confidence to show their work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNo art experience necessary. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best thing about art journaling is that anyone can do it. The supplies are simple and easy to find, making it accessible to everyone. The writing exercise is private, which helps people feel safe to be open—and there’s something a little magical about painting over what you’ve written so no one can read it. Sharing is always optional, but often, innermost feelings find their way to the page. The resulting page is a tangible witness to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll leave with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hands-on class where we’ll create an art journal page so all the steps are clear. Next we will create another page practicing alternatives for your specific group. We’ll also address common obstacles that often come up along the way. \u003cbr\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you’ll have the skills to lead your own art journaling sessions with your community. You’ll also receive handouts covering all the steps, a list of prompts, and instructions for creating three different types of art journaling pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, October 2\u003cbr\u003e9:30-12:00\u003cbr\u003e$60.00\u003cbr\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eonline\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*I am available for in person trainings, please call to discuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatercolour paper or any heavy weight paper\u003cbr\u003ePaints: white, red, yellow, blue\u003cbr\u003eBrushes: Dollarama has a good selection\u003cbr\u003ePen: to take notes\u003cbr\u003eMarkers: Sharpies, or similar 4 different colours if you have them\u003cbr\u003eImages: Magazine or Junk mail\u003cbr\u003eScissors\u003cbr\u003eGlue: glue stick or white glue or Modge Podge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganizations I have worked with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoms Stop The Harm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFudger House\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkman Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarborough Women's Centre\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Villages: Parent's Time Out Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToronto Counselling Centre for Teens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHere's what others have to say:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Art Journaling with Anna has changed my life! I love the process involved in creating each page. Transforming thoughts into Art and learning not to judge my work has brought me great joy!\" ~\u003cem\u003eLaura~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...this is where I am my most authentic self\" Journaler C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...even as a beginner I wasn't overwhelmed or intimidated.\" Journaler J\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I keep on looking at my page and remembering the insights and what I learnt. 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Myself and a group of moms from the schoolyard decided to meet weekly for six weeks to art journal...that group ended up meeting weekly for ten months, that was when I discovered the healing power of Art Journaling. \u003cbr\u003eYears later, I found myself in another emotional crisis, and again turned to journaling as a way to sort my feelings and soothe my heart. You can read more about that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artwithanna.ca\/blogs\/art-journaling-is-for-everybody\/art-journaling-for-healing\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWriting prompts, paint techniques, and collage...that's just the starting point.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt journaling is very private. Reveal only as much of yourself as you want, and know that no one will ever read your words if you don't want them too. Embracing the process and the slow discovery of our inner most thoughts and feeling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's a good fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epeople looking to express themselves creatively\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrontline workers who are maxed out on their emotional capacity and looking for a window of solace\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanyone looking for a way to sort their feelings in a safe place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanyone who wants to learn about art journaling, but isn't ready to do it in a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaytime sessions available weekdays \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fee for a class is $75 per session (usually around an hour and a half).  $60 per session when you book 4 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*the pages here were created during a difficult emotional time I was facing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat others are saying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a participant in a number of Anna's art workshops I can say Do Not Miss this opportunity to have a date with your creative self in a fun and supportive environment.  Art journalling with Anna saved my sanity during the challenges over the last several months!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e~Veronica~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e---------------\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was my first-time art journaling. I used to keep a journal when I was in high school (years ago), then my sister found it and read it, Art journaling is interesting, the message you write is hidden in the artwork... It was fun to play with colors and images, no artistic experience was required and I learned new things about art mediums, textures, color combinations. Anna, thank you for sharing your tips and techniques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Lena~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt Journaling with Anna has changed my life! I love the process involved in creating each page. 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Through journaling, painting and collage, journalers express themselves in an encouraging environment without judgement or criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo experience needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext session starts September 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWelcome to Art Journaling\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf making time for art and creativity is on your list for this fall, then you've come to the right place.  For 6 weeks we meet over Zoom and spend 2 hours exploring our creative selves. Through writing prompts, paint suggestions, and guidance on composition you will create art journal pages that express \u003cem\u003eyou.\u003c\/em\u003e This is a no-rules, can't do it wrong art class where all levels of art experience are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll levels welcome \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaven't painted since kindergarten, no problem. It's not that hard, and we'll take it step by step. 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Whether you're knitting, sewing, painting, or tidying your studio this is a beautiful way to start your week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is what a session looks like.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe check in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow where we are at, what we are working on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe group is here for you if you need any feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew, cut, press-I'm here for you if you get stuck, or have any questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnit, tidy your studio, make a paper craft, fold your fabric (or your laundry), this is your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI check in with everyone once during the 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore often than not there's a lively discussion and quiet working time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish up with a 'where'd you get to'\/show and tell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates for this term: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 14, 21, 28, \u003cbr\u003eOctober 5, 12,* 19 (*this is thanksgiving, but usually we meet anyway),\u003cbr\u003eNovember 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, \u003cbr\u003eDecember 7, 14, and maybe 21 for last minute holiday sewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your two hours a week to set aside for your own creative endeavour. 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