2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than with this entry in our ARTful Wellness series!

Everyone has worries sometimes—and sometimes it helps to have a special place to put them!

In this fun and relaxing parent-and-me workshop, young artists ages 5-8 will decorate their own worry box using colorful paints and simple mandala-inspired designs. As we paint, we'll explore patterns, colors, and creativity while learning that art can be a wonderful way to express our feelings and find moments of calm.

Participants will leave with a beautiful keepsake box where they can tuck away written or drawn worries, happy wishes, affirmations, or treasured little notes.

No art experience is needed—just imagination and a willingness to create!

Ages 5-8 (Must be accompanied by an adult!)

Sunday, August 9th

1-2 pm

Registration Fee: Free!

This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this entry in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

Come and learn the basics of the fine art of Quilling or Paper Filigree. This unique process for creating beautiful paper artwork is naturally meditative and will help you find calm in creation. 

No prior experience is needed to join this class! Just bring an open mind, and your reading glasses.

Ages 15+ (Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, September 5th

2-4 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!!

This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than our ARTful Wellness series!

Origami has had a long tradition of mastery over one’s patience. It is a physical meditation to help quiet the mind while using your hands to create something beautiful. Take the journey and let your fingers comfort you and bring you peace.

Ages 15+ (Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, September 12th

2-4 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than our ARTful Wellness series!

This workshop is an invitation to explore your emotions and intentions through three-dimensional form.

Using simple sculpting techniques, you will create a small, abstract or figurative sculpture from earthenware clay that represents a feeling, a goal, or a part of your inner world. The focus is on intuitive expression, not realistic representation.

This is a powerful and cathartic exercise in self-reflection. You'll take your finished clay piece home to air-dry and finish as you wish.

Ages 15+ (Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Sunday, September 27th

2-5 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

This free wellness class is brought to you in collaboration with UVA Health.

2026 is the year to focus on yourself, and there is no better way than through some art therapy!

Students will doodle and color on different papers, and the cut them up and make a "quilt". You can open your mind by trading papers with other students, and creating a mesh of ideas and inspiration that will revive your spirit.

All materials will be provided, including paper, drawing materials, paints, scissors, and quilting patterns. 

Ages 15+ (Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, October 3rd

1-4 pm

Registration fee: Free!

This free wellness workshop is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.