Creative Wellness Workshops & Groups
Small, hands-on art and mindfulness workshops for adults and for young children with their caregivers. Led by Create Balance art therapists. No art experience needed.
Winter and spring 2027 workshops are offered in partnership with Hinsdale Parks & Recreation.
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Each series runs for 5 weeks. Spaces are limited to 10 people.
Caregiver and Me Art Group
A joyful hour of side-by-side art-making and play for young children and the grown-ups who care for them. Little ones explore color, texture and process art while you create and connect together.
Led by Create Balance art therapist Margaret Engel. Registration is through Hinsdale Parks & Recreation.
Art as Meditation
A multi-week series that pairs intuitive art-making with guided reflection. Slow down, quiet the noise and practice being present through color and form. No art experience needed.
Led by Create Balance art therapist Margaret Engel. Registration is through Hinsdale Parks & Recreation.
Makers Circle
A casual, come-as-you-are crafting group where conversation and community matter as much as what you make. For adults 20 and up, led by Create Balance founder Erin Mooney-Simkus.
Art-Based Supervision & Peer Consultation
Supervision and consultation for counselors and art therapists, using art-making to reflect on clinical work. Supports LCPC and LCSW licensure and art therapy credentials.
What to expect
No experience needed
The focus is on the process of making, not on being an artist.
Materials provided
Everything you need is ready when you arrive. Wear clothes that can get messy.
Small groups
A maximum of 10 people, so there is room to settle in and connect.
Led by art therapists
Every workshop is led by a trained Create Balance art therapist.
Common questions
Do I need any art experience?
No. Every workshop is designed for beginners. The focus is on the process of making, not on the finished piece.
Are these workshops therapy?
No. These are wellness workshops led by Create Balance art therapists, not therapy sessions. If you're looking for one-on-one support, you can schedule a free consultation with our team.
How do I register?
The winter and spring workshops are offered through Hinsdale Parks & Recreation, and you register on their site once registration opens. Hinsdale residents pay $210 per series and non-residents pay $250.
Can I drop in for a single session?
No. Each workshop runs as a full 5-week series, so the group can build on each week together.
What should I bring?
Just yourself. All materials are provided. Wear clothes that can get a little messy.
How big are the groups?
Groups are small, with a maximum of 10 participants, so everyone gets attention and space to create.
Where are the workshops held?
At the Katherine Legge Memorial Park building, 5901 S County Line Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Looking for one-on-one support?
Our therapists offer art therapy and talk therapy in Hinsdale and by telehealth.
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