Looking for a meaningful way to spend a Sunday afternoon?
Join Venus Art Bench at Yoga Wellness Day for a series of functional art therapy sessions designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and create something meaningful through art.
These bite-sized creative wellness experiences combine self-expression, mindfulness, and practical keepsakes that continue supporting your wellbeing long after the session ends.
Whether you're attending on your own, with a friend, or bringing the family, you'll find a welcoming space to create, reflect, and have fun together.
No artistic experience is required.
Event Details
📍 Galuwa Recreation Centre, Lane Cove
📅 Sunday 21 June 2026
🎟️ Please note: Booking a workshop reserves your place in a creative session only. Admission to Yoga Wellness Day must be purchased separately through the event organiser.
What is Functional Art Therapy?
Functional art therapy combines the benefits of creative expression with everyday objects that serve a purpose in your life.
Rather than creating artwork that gets tucked away, you'll make something meaningful that can continue supporting your wellbeing.
An affirmation card that reminds you to be kinder to yourself.
A happiness jar filled with joyful memories and gratitude.
A journal page that helps you process your thoughts.
A collage that keeps your intentions visible.
These small creative rituals can become powerful anchors in everyday life.
Workshop Schedule
12:15 PM — Affirmation Cards for Positivity
Create your own personalised affirmation cards using words, colours, symbols, and imagery that inspire confidence, kindness, resilience, and hope. This uplifting session helps you identify the messages you most need to hear and transforms them into beautiful reminders you can return to again and again.
Take Home:
A personalised set of affirmation cards designed to support positive self-talk and wellbeing.
1:00 PM — Make Your Own Fun Fridge Magnets
Design colourful magnets inspired by your favourite quotes, symbols, doodles, happy memories, or things that make you smile. A playful and creative session suitable for both adults and children.
Take Home:
A set of unique fridge magnets that bring personality and joy to everyday spaces.
1:45 PM — DIY Holistic Happiness Jar
Create your own happiness jar filled with gratitude prompts, positive memories, uplifting thoughts, future goals, and meaningful moments. This gentle reflective exercise encourages you to focus on what nourishes your wellbeing and brings joy to your life.
Take Home:
A personalised happiness jar that you can continue adding to throughout the year.
2:30 PM — Journaling for Calming Your Senses
Slow down and reconnect with yourself through guided journaling prompts designed to support mindfulness, emotional awareness, and calm. This session offers a quiet creative pause and encourages reflection in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Take Home: Journal pages filled with personal reflections, insights, and moments of self-discovery.
3:15 PM — Intention-Led Collage Making
Using carefully selected images, colours, words, and textures, create a visual representation of an intention, goal, value, or feeling you wish to nurture. No artistic skills are needed—simply follow what resonates with you.
Take Home: A completed collage that serves as a visual reminder of what matters most to you right now.
4:00 PM — Creative Giveaway
Stay until the end of the afternoon for a special giveaway and celebration of creativity, connection, and community.
Who Are These Workshops For?
These sessions are designed for:
- Adults looking for a creative wellness experience
- Families seeking meaningful screen-free activities
- Children who enjoy arts and crafts
- Yoga and wellness enthusiasts
- Beginners who think they're "not creative"
- Anyone interested in mindfulness, self-expression, and creative wellbeing
Why Join?
Creative activities have been shown to support wellbeing, self-expression, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and stress reduction.
These workshops offer a gentle and accessible way to experience those benefits while creating practical keepsakes that can continue supporting you long after the day is over.
Come for one session or stay for the afternoon - either way, you'll leave with something made by your hands and grounded in your intention.
Spaces are limited and bookings are recommended. Book your spot here- https://venusartbench.com/products/yoga-day-x-venusartbench-micro-therapy-sessions
We'd love to create with you.