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Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 3am Thursday 9:30am - 12pm 5pm - 9pm

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I'm Lora, Registered Art Therapist, Master Therapeutic Counsellor sharing how to use your creativity as medicine for your mind. Hi!

Offering Individual Art Therapy, Clinical Supervision & Workshops. Connect @ the Studio or Online

More info on my website! I'm Lora, Registered Art Therapist, Counsellor and Artist. I offer Individual Art Therapy and Therapeutic Art Classes at my Studio in Courtenay, BC or Virtually.

10/28/2026

Call it what you want. I'm just glad you're here.

Inspired by a fellow therapist's hilarious carousel of alternative names for therapy. I couldn't resist giving it an art therapy spin. Credit to the original creator, whose name I unfortunately can't recall.

10/27/2026

This little creation has been cheering me up all day.

Is it a masterpiece? No.
Did I make it? Yes.

And every time I walk past, I smile.

A little moss, a few pipe cleaners, and a bit of whimsy.

Turns out that is all it takes sometimes.

10/26/2026

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream a little?

Not plan, organise, or figure out how to make something happen. Just wonder what you might like to invite into your life.

As we step into the darker season, I'm reminded that so much of life begins quietly, beneath the surface. Seeds planted in the dark, given time to take root.

The Dreaming Jar is an invitation to make room for those quieter dreams. Not resolutions to fix ourselves or another list of things to achieve, but possibilities to carry with us and gently tend.

We'll play with colour, images, words and creative reflection to gather our dreams into a jar. Inspired by the 13 Magical Nights, we'll keep dreaming until the Winter Solstice or Christmas Day, then release one each night. The final wish is ours to tend.

Friday, November 20 | 6–8 pm
Westcoast Expressive Studio, North Courtenay
$40 + GST | All materials included

Come dream a little with me. Registration through the link in my bio.

10/23/2026

Who decided the ducks needed to be in a row anyway? 🦆

Here’s to following our curiosity, getting a little distracted and enjoying the detours along the way.

Happy Friday

10/22/2026

Friends of the Studio has a regular day!

I'm going to try opening the studio on Friday mornings, and I'd love for you to join me.

One of my favourite things about opening the studio is seeing what everyone brings to the table. So far we've had beading, watercolour mandalas, expressive paintings, knitting, sketching, and even someone curled up with a book in the library. Conversations wander, ideas get shared, and there's something lovely about spending time together without needing to be doing the same thing.

That's really what Friends of the Studio is about. A little time carved out of our busy lives to make things, connect, and enjoy some creative company.

No instruction, no expectations. Bring whatever you're working on or something you've been curious to try. There are plenty of studio tools to share, a pot of tea brewing but please bring your own project materials.

I'm also dreaming up some monthly Studio Socials for those who can't make Friday mornings. A little making, a little mingling, and some playful creative ideas. First social tentative date: Nov 12th @ 6:30: Theme, Words Worth Repeating

Gatherings are by donation.

I'd love to see this little community grow, and that takes people showing up. Bring a friend, spread the word, or come on your own.

Want to join us? Send me a message to RSVP so I know who's coming before I fire up the woodstove and brew the tea. :)

10/19/2026

Something new is growing at the studio!

As the studio becomes more of a gathering place for creativity, conversation, and community, it felt like a good time to start a little lending library.

Introducing the Self Help, Help Yourself Lending Library.

Come have a browse, borrow a book that speaks to you, or bring along one you’ve loved for someone else to discover. I’d love to see this little collection grow with our community.

A little borrowed wisdom, a little inspiration, and absolutely no pressure to become a better version of yourself. 😉

P.S. What’s one book you’d put on the shelf?

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Courtenay, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 12pm
	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 3am
Thursday	9:30am - 12pm
	5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+12507265158

Website

https://www.westcoastexpressive.com/

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