Masterclasses
What is a masterclass and who can attend?
Our masterclasses are special classes taught by people who are highly experienced in the subject.
Attendees may include UK and international art therapists. All qualified and trainee art therapists interested in the specialist area of art therapy are welcome, but ideally, you will already have some entry or enhanced level clinical experience so you can learn from listening to discussions and questions from the advanced practitioners.
For some practitioners, masterclasses can be part of a pathway from entry level (as set out by HCPC in the UK) to becoming an enhanced or advanced level practitioner (as set out by NHS England).
Illustration showing entry level through to enhanced, advanced and consultant level across the four pillars of practice.
The aims of our masterclasses are for all attendees to learn from the knowledge and practice of the teacher, for less experienced practitioners to learn from the teacher, discussions between advanced practitioners, and practice-related Q&A, but most importantly for everyone to leave feeling inspired to progress their practice in the specific area.
What is the difference between our standard courses and our masterclasses?
The difference between our standard courses and our masterclasses is the setup. In a masterclass, everyone will have the opportunity to listen to the teacher’s responses to questions and examples of practice from advanced practitioners. The value of the masterclass setup is that all attendees can benefit from the teacher’s detailed feedback on examples of advanced practice.
After booking onto one of our masterclasses, advanced practitioners will be able to complete an online form within the memberzone to submit brief examples of practice which illustrate specific topics they would like to explore further. The teacher will then review the topics and select practice examples to illustrate emerging themes. Please note the form will close two months before the masterclass, therefore we highly recommend early booking so you can have your input. After the form closes, bookings will remain open until one week before the masterclass.
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