Your Creative Art Space
Did you know that Arts for Health was established over 35 years ago to provide art access to patients at Waikato Hospital? We have grown since then into a for purpose community space for people wanting to use the Arts for improving health and well-being.
Arts for Health is a fun and safe place where you can paint, sculpt, draw, craft, experiment with mixed media, digital media or any other visual art form that takes your fancy. It is the perfect place to meet new people, learn new skills, take a workshop or two, or work towards building your own body of artwork. If you like, you can also exhibit in our art gallery or be part of our yearly community exhibition.
Check out our Hamilton art workshops suitable for people of all skill levels, including children, adults and those needing a little more support.
We hope to see you soon.
Monday to Friday
$5 per session
Open Studio is a self directed art studio where you can explore, create and meet like minded people. Suitable for people of all abilities over the age of 15 yrs, our art tutors can provide encouragement and arty tips and tricks as you find your creative voice.
We stock basic art materials as part of your $5 donation but feel free to bring along your own materials if you are working on something special. You can purchase canvases from us at cost price.
No need to book, simply pop along at a time and day that suits you and stay for an hour, half a day or a whole day, it is entirely up to you.
Mondays and Fridays 9am – 2.30pm
Tues/Wed/Thurs 9am – 3.30pm
$5 per session, pay on the day at our Hamilton creative art space.
This term in our Hamilton art workshop we promise you a journey of creative discovery in both 2D and 3D form. You will have fun, meet like minded people and take home amazing personally made art.
Get ready to experience Indian ink drawing, charcoal, paint, sculpture, plaster carving plus a few extra goodies.
Monday classes are perfect for those seeking a quiet space for concentration in their art making process.
All materials and equipment provided, its going to be a busy term.
Term 1 consists of 9 sessions
Starts Monday 5th Feb
9.30am - 11.30am
Enrolments opening soon!
A busy bustling workshop for people who like to immerse themselves in the social aspects of creative expression.
With the same format as our Monday Journey Through Art group you will experience Indian ink, charcoal, paint and sculpture, plaster carving and more.
This is a great place to make new like minded friends and is perfect if you need to bring along a support person.
All materials and equipment provided and we are ready to welcome you to our Hamilton art workshop.
Term 1 consists of 9 sessions
Starts Friday 9th Feb
9.30am - 11.30am
Enrolments opening soon!
Join our 9-week creative journey with our Open Studio Art Therapy programme.
Each week you will be guided through a central theme that lets you gently explore your world in a supportive and respectful way. Get ready to widen how you look at the world and your responses to it.
Different from our other art therapy workshops you will be choosing your own mediums from the supplies provided, so be prepared to paint, draw or sculpt as part of this terms workshop.
Ideal for those who have experienced therapy or counselling, this unique voyage fosters self-confidence and well-being.
Our Hamilton art workshop is limited to 12 adults, basic materials are provided.
Term 1 consists of 9 sessions
Starts Monday 5th Feb
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Enrolments opening soon!
Treat yourself to 10 sessions of Mindfulness Arts Therapy workshops this term.
Designed for adults, these unique workshops (similar to our Thursday workshops) let you be playful and creative, promoting emotional well being, self-discovery, emotional resilience and a chance to work with others in a safe fun space.
These workshops allow you to engage with a variety of artistic modalities to navigate your emotional landscape, articulate your innermost feelings, and forge connections within a community of peers.
There is an opportunity to share your experiences within the group should you choose.
All materials are provided as part of your fee. Group sizes are limited to 6-8 people at our Hamilton art workshop.
Term 1 consists of 9 sessions
Starts Wednesday 7th Feb
9.30am - 11.30am
Enrolments opening soon!
Dive into 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Designed for adults, these sessions offer a welcoming and gentle space for creative exploration and expression.
Experiment with a wide range of mediums including sculpture, paint, and symbolic play.
Upon finishing the program, past participants expressed an increased ability to navigate personal life challenges, and they valued the opportunity to take a break for themselves. They also found the sessions to be a welcoming and uplifting experience away from their weekly responsibilities.
All materials are provided as part of your fee. Groups limited to 6-8 people at our Hamilton art workshop.
Term 1 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 8th Feb
9.30am - 11.30am
Enrolments opening soon!
This terms 10 week children’s arts therapy group uses creativity processes to help young people express themself. Our focus this term is on children struggling with self confidence.
This terms activities include painting, clay, sensory play, 3d building, sand tray, working with natural materials etc.
This workshop is facilitated by two arts therapists and is suited to children who can work in group settings.
Held in our Hamilton art workshop space, limited to 12 children. The $60 fee covers 1 or 2 children aged 6-11 yrs living in the same household.
Exceptions may be considered for a child outside the specified age group if there is available space.
Term 1 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 8th Feb
4pm - 5.30pm
Enrolments opening soon!
We extend special acknowledgement to the Ministry of Culture and Heritage for providing the funding to conduct these workshops.
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