Expressive Arts Programs Brantford

Welcome to the Expressive Arts Studio at CMHR, where creativity meets healing through our transformative Expressive Arts programs. Our studio harnesses the power of creative arts—including visual arts, music, drama, and movement—to promote personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. Perfect for therapy and community settings, these programs offer individuals a unique opportunity to explore emotions, process trauma, and cultivate effective coping mechanisms. By integrating various art forms such as visual arts, music, movement, drama, and creative writing, our Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) provides a holistic approach to healing and self-expression.

Discover how our innovative programs can help you unlock your potential and embark on a journey of self-exploration and emotional wellbeing.
ART PROGRAM #1

Collaborative Creating Program

Ages: Families, couples, children all ages, group/corporate group sessions
Description:

Relationship-building painting/mixed media process art project. Designed to help people work collaboratively, enjoy quality time, appreciate each other's unique differences and make memories!

Details:

Clients would work on a large single canvas using many different painting tools and processes to create a collaborative artwork together.

Duration: # of weeks TBD
Location: Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio
Date: TBD
Time: TBD – 1 hour workshop
Capacity: 2 minimum

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Collaborative Creating – Therapeutic Art Program Brantford

ART PROGRAM #2

Paint & Plant Program

Ages: Great for All ages!
Description:

Paint a garden pot and then plant your chosen seed inside. Water every day and watch it grow!

Duration: # of weeks TBD
Location: Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio
Date: TBD
Time: TBD – 1.5 hr class
Capacity: 8

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Paint and Plant – Art Program Brantford

ART PROGRAM #3

Therapeutic Art Journaling Program

Ages:   Children 7-12   /   Teens 13+   /   Adults
Description:

Art journaling is a versatile tool for inspiring creative self expression in children, youth and adults. At Concepts in Mental Health and Resilience, we use therapeutic art journaling as an early intervention to help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and emotional issues.

Having a special place to express themselves freely and creatively helps develop confidence, self awareness and mindfulness. We provide a safe and cathartic space to communicate and create by using art and words to process thoughts and emotions. The groups are guided step by step through the stages of artful journaling and emotional expression.

Duration: 6 Weeks
Location: Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio
Date: TBD
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Capacity: 8

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ART PROGRAM #4

Mindful Art Making Program

Ages:   Children 7 – 12   /   Teens 13+
Description:

Creative art activities specifically designed to teach and enhance mindfulness practices using a wide variety of different mediums.

Duration: 8 Weeks
Location: Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio
Date: TBD
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Capacity: 6

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Therapeutic Mindful Art Making Program Brantford

ART PROGRAM #5

Doodles & Daydreams Program

Ages: Classes for all ages!
Description:

A play-based therapeutic drawing class with a focus on creative mindfulness. Each client receives their own doodle sketchbook and each week we try different drawing exercises designed to get people thinking and drawing outside the box!

Duration: 4 Weeks
Location: Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio
Date: TBD
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Capacity: 8

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Doodles and Daydreams Therapeutic Art Program Brantford

ART PROGRAM #6

Behind The Mask I Wear Program

Ages: Classes for all ages!
Description:

Everyone wears a mask when they interact with the world around them; this therapeutic creative workshop is designed to help artists explore who they present themselves to be on the outside and who they really are on the inside using mask making. They will decorate the front of their mask to be representative of that exterior facade (how I believe others see me), and then decorate the inside of the mask to represent what is going on inside (how I see myself).

Duration: 2 Weeks
Location: Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio
Date: TBD
Time: TBD – 1 hour class - Workshop-style
Capacity: 8

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Behind The Mask I Wear – Therapeutic Art Program Brantford ON

ART PROGRAM #7

Worry Boxes Program

Ages: 7 – 11
Description:

An creative activity designed to help children with anxiety create a space to hold their worries.

Duration: # of weeks TBD
Location: Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio
Date: TBD
Time: TBD – 1 hour classes/ workshop
Capacity: 8

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Childrens Worry Boxes Therapeutic Program Brantford

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Nikki Campbell

Artistic Director of Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio

Nicole (Nikki) Campbell is a 36 year old multi-disciplinary artist and playwright living in rural Norfolk County with her two children. She has been teaching visual and theatre arts for over 13 years in various settings across Southern Ontario, with students of all ages and abilities. In 2013 she founded a popular non profit arts organization in Norfolk County called Art with Heart Studio and works in Set Design/Construction in the summer with Lighthouse Theatre’s Young Company. To date, Nikki has written, directed and produced 17 plays/musicals for youth actors. She happily serves as the Artistic Director of Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studio, and works in Peer Support as a Therapeutic Art Coach at Concepts in Mental Health and Resilience.

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Nikki Campbell– Artistic Director of Brantford Theatre Company and Expressive Arts Studiobrantford ontario