Wellness Workshops
Art Lab Rx provides proactive wellness workshops that prioritize whole-person well-being for individuals, organizations, and social groups, aiming to enhance both personal and professional development. All workshops are led by licensed therapists or master’s-level art therapy interns, ensuring a professional and therapeutic experience.
These workshops are designed to build community, increase productivity, improve job satisfaction, and strengthen problem-solving skills. With a focus on creatively enhancing coping strategies, participants gain practical skills they can apply at home.
The workshops offer relaxation techniques, self-awareness, stress management tools, and creative problem-solving strategies, all within a supportive space that encourages emotional exploration and transformation. At Art Lab Rx, every aspect of the experience is centered on fostering meaningful change.
Participants will use a variety of art materials to visually explore goals while cultivating a supportive community. Most workshops include an introduction, dedicated time for creating art based on a specific wellness theme, and a group discussion to reflect on the exploration with insights gained. These 2-hour workshops are designed for 8-12 participants and cover relevant wellness topics, combining art-making with meaningful discussions. Participants will learn self-care techniques to independently manage their mental well-being.
Join one of our workshops where we combine therapeutic practices with creative self-expression. Our qualified team members will guide you through a process that allows you to create, explore, and transform.
As a participant, you will: learn relaxation techniques, gain an understanding of your behavior, share experiences with those in the same situation, learn and practice coping strategies, gain a positive sense of self, learn creative ways to solve problems, process emotions through creative means, learn ways to change destructive thought processes and learn ways to reduce stress.
This selection of wellness workshops are held at our Blaine, MN location. Registration closes 2 days before a workshop begins.
Expressions of Sorrow
Adults age 18+
Mondays 6pm-8pm
Led by an Art Therapist who is also a Certified Grief Support Specialist, the program provides creative tools and guidance to navigate the complexities of grief, offering healing and emotional clarity through art and connection in a supportive community.
2025 Schedule
March 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
Her True Hue: Coloring the Canvas of Self
Women age 19+
Tuesdays 6pm-8pm
Her True Hue is designed for women at all stages of life seeking support to navigate the ongoing struggle of work-life balance and the various concerns associated with it. This program offers a space to address personal and professional struggles while focusing on well-being and personal growth.
2025 Schedule
March 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16
Creative Recovery: Reclaim Your Wellness
Adults age 18+
Wednesdays 6pm-8pm
Creative Recovery is a program designed for individuals seeking to enhance their addiction recovery journey through a fresh and creative approach. Participants actively engage with the 12 principles of addiction recovery, using artistic expression as a powerful tool to explore, reflect, and empower their healing journey.
2025 Schedule
March 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19, 26
December 3, 10, 17
Creatively Living with Cancer
Adults age 18+
Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Creatively Living with Cancer is a program designed for adults whose cancer is active or in remission. This supportive space will provide an opportunity to share coping strategies, manage challenges, and creatively process the complex emotions that come with the cancer journey.
Participants will engage in artistic expression to help navigate feelings, find healing, and foster a sense of empowerment throughout their experiences.
2025 Schedule
March 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11, 18
Beauty from Brokenness
Ages 18+ Only
Available for up to eight people.
Fridays 6pm-8 pm
Ever just want to break something? The Break-It-Booth is more than just a rage room. Release frustration and unhelpful thought patterns.
2025 Schedule
February 14
March 14
April 11
May 9
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
Bud to Blossom: Where Healing Blooms Through Art
Teen Girls age 13-18
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Bud to Blossom is for the teen girl who is navigating friendship challenges, overwhelming emotions, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and other personal growth concerns. It offers a supportive space to help each participant creatively explore these topics and build the resilience they need to thrive.
2025 Schedule
March 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26,
May 3, 10, 17, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28
July 12, 19, 26,
August 2, 9, 16, 23
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20
What is Well-Being?
Well-being is a construct; and well-being is not necessarily happiness. Well-being has five measurable elements (PERMA) that contribute to a fulfilling life.
P- Positive emotion, which focuses on cultivating joy and gratitude.
E- Engagement, where individuals become deeply absorbed in activities that challenge and energize them.
R- Relationships, emphasizing the importance of strong supportive connections with others.
M- Meaning, which involves finding purpose through contributing to something greater than oneself.
A- Achievement, centered around achieving goals and personal growth.
Together, these elements offer a holistic framework for improving mental and emotional health, fostering a balanced and meaningful life. – Martin Seligman, Flourish.
Directions
Our warehouse studio is located in an industrial area at 1613 99th Lane NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Look for our red logo above the door.