Program Overview

Art Therapy Taster

The Art Therapy Taster is a one-day workshop that provides an introduction to art therapy processes. Focusing on individual art practice, participants will experience the potential of art-making as a tool for personal growth, connectedness, and self-awareness.

Key Facts

• Course category: Health, Foundation courses, Psychology, Counselling and Social Work, Therapies
• Options:
  • Option 1: Saturday, 27 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEDT, In Person (Bundoora)
• Duration: 1 day
• Group Bookings: Enquire now
• Prerequisite/s: There are no prerequisites for this short course
• Certification: Certificate of Attendance

Why This Course?

This one-day workshop provides a 'taster' experience of art therapy processes. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about art therapy processes and how art therapy may apply in various health settings.

Course Content

The course will incorporate both theoretical and experiential learning, including:

• Slide show presentations
• Individual and paired art-making experiences
• Group discussion The day will offer an overview of the key principles of art therapy, including the power of non-verbal expression, connecting to a creative self, and how different art materials can elicit a range of responses in participants.

You'll Learn

• A basic understanding of art therapy processes, including through experiential and theoretical learnings
• Please note that this short course will not qualify participants to practise art therapy with clients, rather it will offer an overview of what art therapy entails

Your Study Experience

• All art materials will be provided
• The course will be held in the purpose-built Art Therapy Studio at the Bundoora campus
• Morning and afternoon tea will be provided
• This course is subject to minimum enrolment numbers
• A refund will be provided if the course is cancelled

Who You'll Learn From

• Caryn Griffin: Lecturer for the Master of Art Therapy program at La Trobe University
• Vanessa Rohlf: Research Officer in the School of Psychology and Public Health
• Pauleen Bennett: Head of Department of Psychology and Counselling at La Trobe University

Related Courses

• Introduction to Art Therapy: A 2-day course that provides an understanding of how art therapy enriches and facilitates working with others
• Duration: 2 days
• Mode: In person
• Price: $599.00