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.
An online group which will include some simple creative reflections for
starting the new year.
Register for new year new start
An
online group where we will learn about some different artists and the
techniques they used to inspire your own creativity - no pressure to make a
masterpiece yourself!
Register for create like the masters
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.
Register for art + music therapy groups
Join our in-person knitting circle at the BC Cancer - Vancouver Library. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Group meets 2 - 4 pm on these dates: January 9, February 6, and March 6
BC Cancer Library is at 675 West 10th Avenue, first floor of the BC Cancer Research Centre.
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:
Vision Collage: Reflect on the year ahead with an easy collage project. Wednesday, January 22, 1:00-3:00pm
Simple Sewing / Mending : Mend an item of clothing or learn how to hand stitch something simple. Thursday, February 13, 1:00-3:00pm
Labyrinth: Create a labyrinth and discover the meaning behind them. Thursday, March 13, 1:00-3:00pm
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.
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.
