February introduces the first youth session of an exciting new monthly workshop series Rainbow Art Journaling, led by Sneha Sobti (she/her). These creative sessions, for two age groups: 16-25 years at West Ryde Library (2nd Thursday of the month) and 25+ years at Ryde Library (2nd Tuesday of the month), will be held on alternate months. Each month will feature a theme to prompt your creativity.
Join us at West Ryde Library this April for an evening of creativity and healing, as Sneha creates a welcoming and supportive space for the LGBTQIA+ community. In this Youth Week themed workshop, you’ll create art inspired by your inner self - no prior artistic skills required! Just bring your curiosity and an open mind and let your imagination flow as you explore new forms of self-expression.
Expect a warm, inclusive environment where all identities are welcomed and celebrated, all attendees are expected to be respectful of each other. This is a chance to explore self-expression, connect with others, and make new friends in the local community!
Please arrive by 5.30pm for a prompt start.
Workshop Highlights:
Art journaling is about the creative process of pulling together colour, words, and images as you wish, on a page. unlike many other forms of art, it is not about the outcome. - Tammy Garcia
- Art journaling offers benefits such as stress reduction, mindfulness, emotional expression, and a way to cultivate meaning in life.
- The workshop will begin with a grounding activity to help everyone settle in, followed by dedicated time for creating your art journal using a variety of techniques and materials provided.
- After the creative session, we’ll come together to share and discuss our artwork, fostering connection and reflection - helping you feel more in tune with yourself and others.
This will be a queer-friendly space for participants aged 16-25 years to explore your inner artist and express yourself freely, through any medium that speaks to you.
Come as you are and leave with your journal and new friends! It’s all about connecting, creating, and communicating through art.
All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any personal items that inspire you.
This project was grant funded by City of Ryde.
Light refreshments will be served. See you there!
About the facilitator:
Sneha Sobti (she/her) is a trailblazing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and Wellbeing Consultant, Artist, Speaker, and Published Author. Her work is deeply rooted in lived experience, inclusive leadership, and empowering people to lead joyful, fulfilled lives.
She is known for her passion for building authentic connections and her ability to foster environments of belonging.
Sneha is a pioneer in cultivating communities where people can come together in solidarity, celebration, and mutual support.
For ongoing initiatives and advocacy, visit LinkedIn, Instagram.