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.
Art + Music therapy can be used for expression as well as stress
reduction. We are currently offering two different Art + Music Therapy
Groups. The Art + Music Studio Group meets once per month, online.
Participants can join from home using their own art supplies. The
Creative Arts & Relaxation Group meets once per month, in person, at
Vancouver Lodge. It includes a relaxation exercise and therapeutic touch is
offered. Registration is required.
Register for art + music therapy groups
Join our in-person knitting circle at the BC Cancer - Vancouver Library. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Register for the knitting circle
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: Learn about the basics of art therapy and try some introductory art therapy exercises. Wednesday, September 18, 1-3:00pm.
Leaf Art Workshop: Experience a few different ways of using the changing leaves as inspiration in your artwork. Tuesday, October 15, 1-3:00pm.
Slow stitching: Try your hand at Sashiko stitching, the Japanese art of mending with embroidery, in this two-week workshop. Wednesdays, November 13 and 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Holiday Card Making: Learn a few different techniques for making cards for your loved ones. Wednesday, December 11, 1-3:00pm.
Register for art therapy workshops in Vancouver
Learn a few new techniques for taking pictures this season in this online group.
Wednesdays, October 9 - November 6, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Register for Fall Photography
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.
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.
Individual and family art therapy sessions are also available by appointment. These are offered in person at Vancouver centre or online over Zoom. Any family in B.C. can join.
To pre-register for one of these programs, please fill out the family art therapy program form.
