“The Art Therapy Lab Residency offers a unique space to explore the intersection of creativity, arts, and mental health. An important part of the experience is the city of Kuldīga and its natural surroundings.

Participating in the residency allows you to experiment with materials, reflect on personal and collective experiences, and connect deeply with the environment, facilitators, and fellow participants from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

It is a chance to feel inspired, play, and discover new ways of seeing.”

“Art Therapy Lab provided a really calm, non-judgmental and encouraging space for self led collage and reflection which was a great environment to get creative, along with the beautiful meditation exercises to set the tone. I was so surprised to see what I created intuitively as a result.”

“The Art of Being Human Collage as Art Therapy is wonderful and highly recommended to anyone who wants to explore therapy through a visual medium. Julia is a nurturing facilitator who creates a positive atmosphere.”

“Participating in the residency meant weaving together mindful time in nature, experimental art-making, and open dialogue, nurturing reflection, growth, and shared connection.”

“I have attended three Art Therapy Lab sessions and am always amazed by how much I can create in such a short time. The workshops not only lead to great results but also help me learn more about myself.

I especially enjoy connecting with artists from around the globe—different continents and time zones come together on Zoom, with cameras on, offering a glimpse into each other’s studios. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we share similar challenges and find inspiration in each other’s solutions.”

“This group allowed me to express myself in ways I had not done before - Julia encouraged us all to be receptive to our inner ideas andimpulsesin the collage work, with her straightforward and clear directions. It has left me with a sense of how to access some until-now hidden wells of feeling, and a rare glimpse into being relaxed in a quiet, calm group.“

“Art Therapy Lab will help you grow in your profession, in addition to making many wonderful new connections.”

“I always look forward to Julia's workshops, as I deeply appreciate her unique approach, the diverse range of topics, and the supportive environment that the Art Therapy Lab fosters.

It’s an inspiring virtual space that has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth.”

“I was a little scared at first to join a new group. But a beautiful atmosphere was created immediately and I felt confident and inspired to make art. It was like taking a little journey inside yourself with a wonderful company.”

“This was the second time I participated in the Art Therapy Lab collage workshop in conjunction with PCC. The vibe is inclusive, supportive, kind, and the motivational aspect was very useful for me, coming out of a long winter slumber of non-creativity.”