Positive Development through art for Early Years

Introduction

This is an introduction to Art Therapy techniques and how art can be used to create positive development in children and young people.

Through taking part in art activities, participants will be exploring some of the processes involved in art therapy. You will learn techniques that you can use with children that are fun and will promote their confidence and will help their development in a positive way.

Creativity is a way of expressing ourselves. When supporting young children to express their emotions we can help them to build better relationships and flourish.

You do not need to be good at drawing to take part in the experience, so do not worry about your ability in that respect. It will be a fun workshop with lots of involvement in art making and time for discussion.

Aim

•To give workers a deeper understanding of how to use interactive art activities to raise awareness of Art Therapy techniques and how they can be used in helping children develop and flourish.

•You will have plenty of time to get absorbed in the individual and group art activities and to discuss your own thoughts and feelings.

•There will be interactive art activities everyday of the course.

Learning Outcomes

• Increased understanding of the process and techniques of art therapy in building better relationships.

•Awareness of art techniques that you can use with children to help and develop better relationships.

Who should attend?

All frontline workers who work with children.

Venue: Playfield Institute

Date: Monday 15th, Monday 22nd and Monday 29th November 2010 (Course run over three morning sessions)

Duration: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: Free to all workers in Fife (NHS, Local Authority and Voluntary Sector) £50 for all candidates outwith Fife

Facilitator(s): Jannine Pickwell, Art Therapist

Closing date for applications: Monday 8 November 2010