Befriending The Monsters: Self-Compassion Expressive Arts Practices
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
Please note: Due to ongoing city construction our Summers Lane entrance is only accessible through the parking garage. More details available on ‘Plan Your Visit’ page. Contact Security for assistance (905) 527-6610 ext. 239. Thank you for your patience
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
As we’ve grown up and become more complex versions of ourselves, so have the monsters that were once hiding under our beds and in our closets. Relentless anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, grief, guilt, insecurities – what if we learned how to live in peace with the monsters instead of frantically trying to escape them?
In this workshop, you will learn and experience expressive arts practices that will help to change the way you relate to the monsters in your life. All skills of art-makers are welcome; no training in art-making is necessary to join. You are welcome to use any type of art-making that you are comfortable with or feeling inspired to use. This workshop was created to be trauma-informed and the facilitator works from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practice lens.
About Lex, the Artsy Therapist
Lex is a mixed-media artist and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), currently pursuing a post-grad diploma in Expressive Arts at the Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy (WHEAT) Institute. They obtained their Bachelors of Art in Psychology with a minor in Family and Child Studies at the University of Guelph. During the pandemic, Lex obtained their Masters of Science in Psychotherapy at McMaster University.
Pricing:
AGH Members: $10
General: $12
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The Phantom Hunter 1888
William Blair Bruce (Canadian 1859-1906)
oil on canvas, Bruce Memorial, 1914