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It’s almost time for the holiday season to begin. A lot of people are already adopting the seasonal spirit and holiday cheer. To some, the air seems to be buzzing with magical energy everywhere. But for others, they really feel the winter blues.
Here’s a deeper glance into what art therapy is, how it works to help combat the winter blues and some ways and places in the city where you can engage in art therapy.
Art therapy is a form of therapy used to assist people in figuring out and interpreting their emotions and feelings.
People indulge in distinctive and creative forms of art to find any resolutions to the issues once they understand the reasons behind a particular emotion. These art forms can include pottery making, painting, clay sculpting, mandala drawings and more.
For the holidays, activities such as gift wrapping, Christmas tree decoration and festive dessert making can be considered as well.
According to Andrew Davis, dean of the UH Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts, the arts really do help. “They help patients express needs and emotions,” Davis said. “They reduce the experience of pain.”
Even if some people don’t consider themselves artistic, art therapy can still be a legitimate option to combat the winter blues. The point of art therapy is to have an outlet to let out and explore something–in this case, our feelings. So you don’t have to be good at art to try out the various forms of art therapy.
Keeping the season coming up in mind, here is a list of some holiday-themed art workshops you could check out in the city for your own seasonal art therapy sessions.
Holiday Clay Ornament Making Workshop
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: 740 W. 20th St., Houston, TX 77008
This workshop is perfect to make customized holiday ornaments from clay. It is beginner friendly and you could learn a new skill, which could potentially turn into your new hobby.
Mini snacks and drinks will also be provided.
If this interests you, you should sign up at
events.popshopamerica.com today!
Fresh Eucalyptus Wreath Making Class
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: 740 W. 20th St., Houston, TX 77008
Wreath-making is an ideal activity for the festive season which awaits us. You can embellish your own wreath with fresh eucalyptus, ribbons, leaves and more.
Plus, you don’t need to have any sort of prior experience to be a part of something so creative. This is a great date night activity for couples or a fun activity to do with your gals and pals.
Register soon at events.popshopamerica.com for the event if it seems appealing to you.
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop
Date: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: 740 W. 20th St., Houston, TX 77008
If you enjoy baking or have been eager to test your culinary skills, this holiday cookie decorating workshop could be your chance, with no experience needed. You can count on the workshop to teach you different techniques to adorn your festive cookies. You can find more information and sign up at
events.popshopamerica.com.
Santa’s Workshop at The Post Oak Hotel
Date: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Location: The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027
Santa’s Workshop is the perfect event to go with your families or children.
You can jingle all the way while decorating gingerbread houses, listening to live holiday music and enjoying story time with Santa himself. The cherry on the top is you get access to a scrumptious holiday spread.
The morning session promises festive pastries and breakfast, while the afternoon session offers an array of afternoon appetizers and delights. You can find out more and book the workshop at events.popshopamerica.com!
Clearly, there are a diverse range of art therapy activities you can devote your time to, especially if you want to get over your winter blues and enter the holiday with an uplifted spirit.
If you want, you could go with your siblings, friends or partners to make it more memorable and fun. Each of these activities will give you the opportunity to not only create something fun but to also release your emotions through different mediums of art. It’s definitely worth a try!
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