Are the workshops actually art classes or therapy?
Sunflower and Ivy offers a whole host of workshops including emotional resilience workshops, private art therapy groups, art parties and process classes. Each is different and blends art making and therapeutic objectves differently. Even our most “fun” workshops are targeted towards skills building and emotional learning through art-it’s what makes us special!
Can I get a medicare rebate for art therapy?
Unfortunately Art Therapy is not applicable for medicare rebates in Australia at this time. We hope this will change in the future. We try to keep our therapy fee’s affordable and consistent with the “gap” fee you would pay for other psychological services.
Are you or any other teachers at Sunflower and Ivy qualified?
All practitioners working for Sunflower and Ivy are registered art therapists with ANZACATA and have at least a postgraduate university degree in art therapy. Art therapy even in it’s it more occupational “studio” state provides a service for people who are vulnerable and seeking professional support. It is therefore important to us that practitioners are well trained in the skills needed to support their clients wellness, growth and to manage any ethical dilemmas which arise.
I can’t find an address; where are you?
Sunflower and Ivy is based in Perth, Western Australia. At the moment the majority of our offerings are mobile workshops you can find around the inner city.
Do you offer individual sessions?
Our individual therapy wait-list is currently closed, Please contact us if you wish to go on the wait-list or you can search for registered art therapists in you area at https://www.anzacata.org/find-a-therapist
Will I make artwork to keep?
It depends on the class or workshop. Sometimes the focus is on the process of making rather than the end product. There may be times when you make an abundance of artwork to keep, other times one piece or nothing at all. We invite you to decide what to do with your artwork at the end of your workshop or session. .
Are the workshops you offer like group therapy?
No. Our small “closed” group sessions are our closest service to “group therapy”. Workshops and classes are our community based service, meaning they are less therapy more art. They are designed to be an introduction to a topic and harness the inherent qualities of art making, whilst skill building but without going too deep psychologically. You’ll find most of our workshops are themed and can be very fun and playful. We also offer process workshops that are all about the process!