Art Therapy
at Make
Creative Studio

Make seeks to provide a place where people in recovery from addiction, trauma, and loss can withdraw from the pressures of their journey and take a moment to create using the resources of the studio.  We do this through Art & Recovery sessions in partnership with Into The Neighborhood, the McShin Foundation, and Journey House; therapeutic art classes for biological mothers of children in foster care with Patty’s Hope, and special private classes for refugees. Scroll down to learn more, view our calendar, or volunteer.

Sketchbooks for Everyone!

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve received a generous donation from Mechanicsville Christian Center (MCC). Thanks to their kindness, every Wednesday evening attendee will receive their very own sketchbook!

Spring 2025
Art Therapy Calendar

  • Monday, January 13th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

    Monday, January 27th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

  • Monday, February 10th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

    Monday, February 24th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

  • Monday, March 3rd
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

    Monday, March 24th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

    Monday, March 31st
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

  • Monday, April 7th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

    Monday, April 14th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

    Monday, April 28th
    9:30 AM: McShin Women
    11 AM: McShin Men
    1 PM: Journey House

  • Wednesday, January 15th, 5:45-8 PM: WAR Foundation (Art and Recovery)

    Wednesday, January 29th, 5:45 - 8 PM: STEP

  • Wednesday, February 12th, 5:45-8 PM: The Healing Place at Caritas (Art and Recovery)

    Wednesday, February 19, 5:45-8 PM: WAR Foundation (Art and Recovery)

  • March 5th, 5:45-8 PM: RAMS in Recovery (Art Therapy)

    March 19th, 5:45-8 PM: WAR Foundation (Art and Recovery)

  • April 2nd: Patty’s Hope (Art Therapy)

    April 16th: WAR Foundation (Art and Recovery)

    April 30th: The Healing Place at Caritas (Art and Recovery)

Feature by Journey House Foundation

Journey House Foundation recently captured this video of one of our Art & Recovery sessions in which participants designed robots unique to their experiences. Check it out below. Thank you, Journey House!

More About Art Therapy at Make Creative Studio

Art teacher and student volunteer at special event at nonprofit serving recovery community

Art and Recovery Nights in partnership with Into the Neighborhood find 12-15 women breaking bread together and creating art geared towards their recovery with Art Therapist Elizabeth King, ATR-BC, LPC.  If you are interested in having your Recovery Group participate in an Art and Recovery Night, please contact Angie Cooke, Director, at angie@makestudiorva.com .

Make Creative Studio also works weekly on Mondays at 9:30 and 11 AM with the McShin Foundation, and at 1 PM on Mondays with the Journey House Foundation in addition to their Wednesday night visits. Women’s and men’s groups both visit the studio through these outreaches. Participants join together in creating uplifting and encouraging art projects under the leadership of our Art Therapist, Elizabeth King.  Each gathering is geared specifically toward recovery and focuses on providing time together to share, contemplate and create in a therapeutic atmosphere.  The studio provides all materials for each project made and seeks to use recycled and donated materials whenever possible.  If you are interested in volunteering during these times, scroll down.

Interested in volunteering during our Art Therapy sessions?

Experience the honor of walking alongside those on a healing journey and enjoy times of creativity, fellowship, and fun! Daytime and evening sessions are available. Sign up at the link below. Thank you for your generous service!