HEALTH EMPOWERMENT & ARTS LEVERAGE
Calling all Scarborough and York Region Youth! Join H.E.A.L., a series of free arts workshops for youth ages 14-29. Led by artists with trauma-informed training, H.E.A.L. provides a safe, supportive space to try new art-making techniques, discover tools to unpack emotional trauma and promote healing and mental wellness through creativity.
Drop-ins welcome! Participants will receive a wellness kit with art materials. TTC or YRT fare and refreshments are provided weekly.
For more information contact:
heal@nextgenerationarts.ca
(437)703-5553
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE
Participants must complete a registration form. Participants requiring additional support are eligible to receive subsidies which are available upon request.
REGISTER!
Workshops take place virtually on Zoom and in-person at the following locations:
REGISTER FOR H.E.A.L. SCARBOROUGH
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YORK REGION
105 Gibson Centre*
105 Gibson Dr
Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm
SCARBOROUGH
Next Generation Arts
1121 Bellamy Rd North
Unit #10
Saturdays 1pm - 3pm
*Locations change. Please consult this page for the most up-to-date information or contact us at:
437-703-5553 or heal@nextgenerationarts.ca
OUR WORKSHOPS
PAINTING
H.E.A.L. is a safe space to explore and practice forms of self-expression and healing through the arts. Led by Mariz Pe, workshops create a foundation for a creative portfolio focusing on colour theory, perspective and painting technique. Learn ways to safely expresses yourself when you are feeling anxious or joyful — painting can become a valuable outlet.
The connections built in this workshop help youth connect to their community and prepare for a successful future.
Participants receive all necessary materials to take part in sessions.
SPOKEN WORD
Embrace the power of storytelling! Cultivate your own unique, impactful voice. The spoken word workshop, led by storyteller Patrick de Belen explores poetry and creative writing as a way of healing and self-reflection. Engage in an act of healing through creative writing, poetry and spoken word. Through the exploration of writing prompts, language and poetry techniques; excavate your inner storyteller.
"I look at H.E.A.L as a creative gym, where participants can have space to flex their creativity and imagination, motivate each other in the creative process, and ultimately practice the art of healing"
-Patrick de Belen
MUSIC
Hip-hop artist Dan-e-o leads participants through the essential skills a songwriter needs to express themselves through music. Hip-hop music and songwriting sessions focus on musical theory, language skills, rhyming techniques, and songwriting tips and translating these skills into forms of coping and wellness.
Participants will write over lyric-free, original beats and make connections in the arts industry through recording or performance opportunities.