Drop-in Studio

For people using art therapeutically

Our drop-in studio is open to everyone: professionals, students, and beginners. The atmosphere is especially sensitive to people who are using art therapeutically. We do not provide personal or group therapy. Participants are primarily self-directed with their art, though the studio is professionally facilitated, and rich with learning opportunities.

Each studio day sees 7 to 15 people and over the course of a year approximately 50 individuals will use the studio. We have the capacity to add more.

We invite anyone interested in pursuing a happier state of mind to join us. Bring your art or just your self, and enjoy a few hours of creating art together.

Studio fees:

Participant studio fees are on a sliding scale to ensure no one is turned away for financial reasons. The studio fees cover approximately 7-10% of the costs of the Open Studio program.

There is a fee of $10/month for regular use of the Open Studio, or a minimum of $2 per session for occasional drop-in.

Shortly there will be a dedicated button for Join or Renew payments. In the meantime you can drop in on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons to pay.

 

Hours of operation

Sundays: closed

Mondays: closed

Tuesdays: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wednesdays: closed

Thursdays: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Fridays: closed

Saturdays: closed

Holidays: closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day.

Please call to make an appointment for your orientation: 250-920-7227

Location

In the Paul Phillips Hall of the Fernwood Community Association. See thefca.ca for a bio of Paul Phillips.

Bus Routes:

• #22 Hillside
  Stops in front of the Fernwood Inn.
• #22N Downtown
  Stops in front of the Belfry.

*Disability/Diversity accessible

 

Art materials