One week foundation in art therapy
This course is for people who are interested in art therapy as a career and want to consider training as an art therapist. It is also useful for other professionals who want to gain a better understanding of art therapy. Throughout the week you will see snapshots of what art therapy looks like in various contexts.
One week foundation in art therapy
This course is for people who are interested in art therapy as a career and want to consider training as an art therapist. It is also useful for other professionals who want to gain a better understanding of art therapy. Throughout the week you will see snapshots of what art therapy looks like in various contexts.
The course will help you develop your understanding of art therapy with different client groups within varying settings. You will take part in art-based learning exercises built into each teaching session to help you learn how art therapy works in different contexts.
No previous formal experience in art making is required, but it is important to be prepared to take part in art-based learning.
You will also have the opportunity to ask experienced art therapists questions about what is involved in training to become an art therapist in the UK.
What you will need
You will need to have some basic art materials to hand to use during the week. A short list will be provided before the course starts.
Most materials can be found in and around the home, any specific materials required will be basic to keep costs for you to a minimum.
What to expect
This course is solely focused on familiarising you with the profession of art therapy and increasing your knowledge about what is involved in training as an art therapist. The course does not teach practical skills.
This course is a learning environment and not therapy. The content of the course can be challenging for some people, and you will need to be mindful of what you disclose during group discussions.
Course programme
A superb course, dipping its toe into theory with plenty of practical art making. Overall, an excellent course, with informed educators and kind moderators.
Frequently asked questions
Bookings for our online Introduction, Foundation, ARTiculate, CPD and Masterclass courses close one week before the start date, at 10.00am.
Joining instructions and materials will be available in your Memberzone, under bookings, once bookings have closed. A reminder email will be sent out to delegates one week before the course.
It is the attendees’ responsibility to check they have access to the joining instructions before the course. Contacting the office on the day or evening before the start date will not always be responded to prior to the course starting.
Employer funded bookings are available for our online Introduction, Foundation, ARTiculate, CPD and Masterclass courses.
These bookings can be made on our website by paying by card at no extra cost. The booking should be made on the delegate’s account as we will need their contact details for the course. If they don’t have an account they can create one for free here. The employer will be required to provide their credit/debit card details to complete the payment. Please also tick the employer funded option at checkout.
If your employer wants to pay by invoice, you will need to complete our Invoice Details Request – Course Booking Form, and return it to us along with a PO number. Please note, we cannot accept the form without a PO number. Please note, there is an additional £20 admin fee for bookings via invoice.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at events@baat.org.
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