Experience the calming and restorative benefits of EcoArt Therapy - a creative process that blends artmaking, mindfulness and connection with the natural world. This practical workshop invites participants to slow down, observe nature closely, and express personal insights through simple creative exercises. Guided by art therapist, Robyn Molsher, you'll experiment with colour, texture and form using natural materials and found inspiration. Through reflective journalling and intuitive artmaking, you'll discover how working with nature can support emotional balance, relaxation and a deeper sense of self-awareness. No art experience is required - just curiosity and an openness to explore creativity as a path to wellbeing.
Eco Art – Come and Try
Course Description
EcoArt Therapy offers a calming and restorative way to reconnect with yourself through creativity, mindfulness, and the natural world.
In this gentle introductory workshop, you’ll be invited to slow down, notice the subtle details of nature, and explore simple expressive artmaking processes designed to support relaxation and emotional balance.
Through guided exercises, you’ll discover how working with natural forms, colours and textures can open space for insight, grounding and personal reflection.
Guided by a Certified Art Therapist, the session blends intuitive artmaking with mindful observation and reflective journalling.
Using natural materials and found inspiration, you’ll experiment with organic shapes, sensory textures and your own creative responses.
No art experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to explore creativity as a pathway to wellbeing.
Course Structure
This hands-on, experiential session begins with a gentle welcome and a mindful arrival practice to help participants settle into a reflective, unhurried space.
You’ll be introduced to the principles of EcoArt Therapy before moving into a sensory nature-observation activity, tuning into colour, texture and form in your surroundings.
Guided by the Tutor, you’ll then explore a creative exercise inspired by natural materials, using simple tools to express your impressions and responses.
The session closes with optional sharing, reflective journalling, and a gratitude practice, offering a grounding and uplifting end to your creative experience.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
- Understand how nature-based artmaking supports mindfulness and emotional wellbeing
- Experience EcoArt Therapy processes for relaxation, reflection and creative expression
- Build confidence in intuitive, sensory-based artmaking
- Develop simple practices for continuing creative nature-connection at home.
Course Requirements
Please bring:
- A4 or A3 paper (minimum 6 sheets)
- Crayons, pastels, textas, or coloured pencils
- A personal journal and pen
- Your own water bottle and snacks
Some art materials and tea and coffee will be provided.
Student Testimonials
“I found the session to be a wonderful opportunity to practice mindful creation and uncover thoughts I couldn’t articulate through other mediums.”
“I found the EcoArt Therapy session to be very peaceful, relaxing and insightful. The program had a very nice flow to it.”
“Enjoyable. Gave me a simple focus to calm and be creative in a non-judgemental environment.”
Your tutor is Robyn Molsher
Robyn Molsher has been teaching at WEA since 2026.
Robyn is a certified Art Therapist, Irlen® Screener and Ecologist based in Adelaide.
She specialises in art therapy and eco-art practices that nurture wellbeing, creativity, and connection with nature.
Through her practice, VistaArt Therapies, Robyn helps participants find clarity, balance and joy through creative expression and mindful engagement with the natural world.
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