Groups
BC Cancer has several art therapy groups. Some groups are offered online over Zoom and some are offered in-person at BC Cancer - Vancouver. Making art with a group gives you the same benefits as a one-on-one session with an art therapist. In a group, you also get to connect with other people.
All groups are for people with cancer and their family members. You can access art therapy from the time you are diagnosed with cancer until 18 months after your active treatment ends.
To register for an art therapy group, click on one of the
Register links below. The calendar on our Support Programs page has more information on art therapy and other groups being offered.
This group introduces
some photography techniques and exercises. No camera or previous
photography experience is required.
You can register by clicking here.
This online group is
an introduction to art therapy and offers some easy drawing and writing
exercises for group members to try.
You can register by clicking here.
Art + Music therapy can be used for expression as well as stress reduction.
The Art + Music Studio Group meets once per month, online. Participants can join from home using their own art supplies. Registration is required.
The next session is September 18th, 1:00 - 3:00pm.
Register here.
The Creative Arts &
Relaxation Group meets in-person at the Vancouver Lodge, 575 West 10th Avenue.
Registrations is required, To register email shankinson@bccancer.bc.ca.
Join our in-person knitting circle at the BC Cancer. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Vancouver Centre will not be hosting any knitting circles over the summer months but will resume in September!
These groups are hosted at the BC Cancer Vancouver Centre Library is at 675 West 10th Avenue, first floor of the BC Cancer Research Centre.
Victoria Centre sessions are drop in every other Tuesday (July 17 & 29, August 12 & 26, etc.) from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
This group is located at BC Cancer - Victoria Library (by the fireplace on the 3rd floor). Please call 250.519.5517 for more information.
These workshops are an ideal way to discover your creativity and connect with others. We provide the materials and you do not need any experience to join.
Held in-person at BC Cancer - Vancouver. The following workshops are scheduled:
Intro to Art Therapy – Wed Sept 24, 10-12:00
Discover more about art therapy and try your hand at some introductory exercises.
Leaf Art Workshop - Wed Oct 15, 10-12:00
Celebrate the beauty of the season and learn some lessons from the trees in this creative workshop.
Simple Sewing Workshop – Wed Nov 12, 10-12:00
Learn some simple hand sewing techniques to make yourself something out of felt
Register for art therapy workshops in Vancouver
A group for younger adults with cancer, who are about 20 to 40 years old. It meets the second Tuesday of the month on Zoom, 10:30am - 12:00pm.
This group connects members with others who are the same age. We focus on topics specific to young adults with cancer. We do some creative journaling and art exercises together.
Register for the Young Adults Group
Support is available for families who have a parent living with cancer. Therapy is targeted to families with kids who are about 3 – 16 years old.
Register
