08/19/2025
Sign up for a Complimentary Culture Days creative arts therapy session this October.
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Register at♥️♥️♥️ [email protected] ♥️♥️♥️ for one of three start times: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m.
Small group size. Share as little or as much as you'd like to do an introspective take one this stress buster activity.
Event Details
Workshop Title: Canvas of Calm: Turning Stress Into Art
Date & Time: Sat, Oct 4, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM, 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM, 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM (Registration open until Oct 2.)
Location: in the Exchange Market HallNiagara Falls, ONN
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Description: This multi-material creative workshop is designed for teens and adults (children aged 8+ with parent accompaniment), aiming to help participants visually express their personal experiences of stress and calm. The purpose is to connect art
with emotional validation and stress measurement, using various well-known stress scales.
Materials:
Mini canvas (4x4 or 5x5 inches), Acrylic paints, watercolour pencils, markers, glue, and collage materials, Stress scale guide, validation stickers, and mini magnets for display, Optional: QR code or handouts with stress coping tools
Steps:
1. Stress Check-In (5-15 min): Participants assess their stress level using a visual scale or, for adults, established scales like the Holmes and Rahe, Perceived Stress Scale, Daily Hassles, or Job Stress Index.
2. Canvas Creation (25–45 min): Participants create abstract or symbolic art representing their stress, using colours, shapes, and textures to express intensity and emotions.
3. Reflection & Validation (5–10 min): Participants reflect on what helps them manage stress, writing an affirmation or coping strategy on the canvas after completing their artwork. A second canvas, titled "What Calm Looks Like," offers participants a chance to explore calm through art, paired with stress-relief resources.
4. Take-Home Value: The mini canvas reminds us that stress is valid and that creative expression can be a tool for emotional grounding.
