Art Therapy in Nelson BC

🎨 Art Therapy for Seniors:

Creativity That Heals, Connection That Lasts 🖌️

Aging brings many changes — some joyful, others challenging. Whether it’s adjusting to retirement, coping with loss, or simply looking for a new way to stay mentally sharp and emotionally fulfilled, art therapy offers seniors a meaningful, engaging way to express themselves and feel connected.

With the gentle guidance of a licensed art therapist, seniors use painting, drawing, sculpting, and other creative tools to explore memories, process emotions, and rediscover the joy of making something with their own hands — no art experience needed.

Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors:

  • Boosts mood and reduces feelings of isolation

  • Supports memory and cognitive function

  • Encourages emotional expression in a safe, non-verbal way

  • Builds self-esteem and a sense of purpose

  • Fosters social connection and joyful engagement

Whether living independently, in assisted living, or part of a community center, seniors find in art therapy a powerful outlet for reflection, relaxation, and renewed vitality.

🎨 It’s never too late to create.
🕊️ Give the seniors in your life the gift of healing, joy, and expression.
📅 Now enrolling new participants — let every brushstroke tell a story.
💖 Art has no age limit. Start the journey today.

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A flyer for art therapy services showing two photos: one of children painting with watercolors and one of an art therapist painting with a brush. It includes text offering contact information and promoting sessions with Jen Hakola.
A presentation slide titled 'Benefits for Adults' featuring a list of benefits such as finding meaning, rediscovering purpose, sharing memories, emotional expression, exploring grief, support through transitions, strengthening belonging, and creativity. The slide includes images of an elderly woman painting and a person drawing watercolor art, along with a blue logo for 'Clear Water Art Therapy'.

Creativity for Seniors

Peace Making

Social Art Groups for Seniors

Making Connections. Feeling Joy. Talking about Peace.  


Are you a creative senior interested in art?

Bring some simple art supplies and join us for a social art time.

We will be looking at a variety of art and finding inspiration through discussion. There will be plenty of time to make art, socialize and have a fun time together.

Fees:

Online groups:
Thursday mornings 10:00 – 11:30am PST

$15 each single session

$60 monthly membership and enjoy the freedom to join each week (either 4 or 5 sessions depending on
the month).

Local On-location groups (Nelson, BC):

$20 each single session

$65 monthly membership and enjoy the freedom to join each week (either 4 or 5 sessions depending on the month.)

What are simple art supplies?

Markers, pencil crayons, glue stick, magazines for collage, different papers, fabric or ribbon scraps, liquid tempera paint and some brushes, pastels and anything else you feel drawn to working with.

Flyer for an online group art therapy session for seniors, with a photo of seniors participating in a clay art activity, scheduled for Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time, costing $15 per session.