Join us for a Six-Week Creative Expression Program designed especially for the adoptee community — a space to explore your inner landscape through art, movement, music, and reflection.
This gentle, supportive series offers a unique opportunity to engage in self-exploration and self-care through creative processes. Each session is thoughtfully crafted to honour the adoptee experience, with a focus on reconnecting to lost or fragmented parts of self and nurturing authentic expression.
🌟 What to Expect
• A safe, inspirational, and empathic space shared with fellow adoptees
• Playful and profound experiences through movement, music, and creative arts
• Mindfulness and grounding practices to support your process
• A time for optional sharing and connection
• Absolutely no artistic skill required — just bring your curiosity and openness
📅 Program Details
Dates: Every Saturday for six weeks — from 10th May to 14th June 2025 (commitment to all six sessions required)
Time: 2.00pm – 5:00pm (includes a tea break)
Location: The Stables, 19 Duke Street, Richmond 3121 – Please note, parking restrictions operate in surrounding streets.
Facilitator: Michele Hutchins
What to Wear: Comfortable clothes for movement + an apron or shirt to cover clothing
Spots Available: Max. 8 participants
Materials: All art materials provided — just bring yourself, a journal to write in, a cushion, your favourite mug, and some morning tea.
🎨 Each week will explore a different creative medium, including:
• Chalk and oil pastels
• Acrylic and water paints
• Collage, charcoal, and clay
• Natural found objects
• Music and movement
You are warmly invited to come as you are — no expectations, no pressure, just space to express, connect, and be.
Next Steps
New to VANISH Groups? To enquire about attending a VANISH group for the first time, please contact us on the below details:
Phone: (03) 9328 8611. Toll Free: 1300 826 474 (1300 VANISH). Email: info@vanish.org.au.