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.
Experience the beauty of the Spring by practicing some simple photography techniques. No experience or cameras are required (your phone will do just fine for taking pictures.)
Sessions are Wednsedays, April 9-May 7, 10:30-12:00pm
Register for spring photography
Try out some simple art exercises inspired by the natural world. No previous art experience is required.
Sessions are Tuesdays, May 20-June 17, 1:00-2:30pm
Register for Nature & Art 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.
Sessions are April 10, May 14, and June 11, 1:00 - 3:00pm
The Creative Arts & Relaxation Group meets in-person April 23, May 28, and June 25, 1:30 - 3:30PM, at the Vancouver Lodge, 575 West 10th Avenue. Registrations is required.
Register here for the Art & Music Therapy Groups
Join our in-person knitting circle at the BC Cancer - Vancouver Library. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
This group meets 2 - 4 pm every other Thursday: January 9 and 23, February 6 and 20, and March 6 and 20. The group will continue beyond March 20 but future dates will be confirmed later.
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:
Painting Landscapes Like Emily Carr: Learn about one of our favourite BC artists and experiment with painting an acrylic landscape in her style. Materials provided. Tuesday April 15, 1:00-4:00pm
Neurographic Art : Try your hand at this relatively new form of art which is said to be meditative and help form new neural pathways. Wednesday May 21, 1:00-3:00pm
Rock Painting: Create a nature-based work of art for indoor or outdoor use. Wednesday June 28, 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, 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
