Art Explorers: Adults

Free

Tuesdays: September 22 – November 24
9:30-11:30am

Art Explorers is a studio-based art program for adults with exceptionalities from a variety of organizations across Simcoe County.  Throughout the season, this committed group of adults are led by Art Therapist Lisa Nackan, and many amazing support staff, through a variety of workshops exploring collage, painting, drawing, and sculpture.  The sessions focus on making art together in a lively and engaging social setting.  Art Explorers is a medley of creativity, connection, friendship, sharing and reflection.  The vibrant artworks made will represent each participant’s creative responses and reflect the beauty of creating in community. 

Please note that registration is through the following organizations:
Empower Simcoe – Barrie, Empower Simcoe – Orillia, Camphill, and Karis Disability Services

Art Explorers is generously funded by:

           

Description

Lisa Nackan

“Making the invisible visible” is a dominant theme in my life, inspiring everything I do.  As an Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I strive to help others find voice.  I photograph fleeting moments in nature, capturing them so they can be seen.  I paint, often in layers, covering and uncovering.  Most people don’t know that I’m a rockhound, obsessed with minerals and geology.  I recently graduated with an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction, and I am in the process of completing my book called The Poison in Syringa Berries:  A Memoir about Voice.  I live in Thornhill, Ontario with my family, three dogs, and a parrot who can’t talk.