Join us In-Person in Coquitlam!

SPACES ARE LIMITED

  • In-Person

    Connect for this in-person art experience at the park.

  • 2 Hours

    This event will be 2 hours long and art materials will be provided.

  • Completion Certificate

    Certificate of completion will be issued for attendance.

Workshop Description

The Conscious Canvas is an intimate, in-person two-hour collaborative art experience for a small group of fifteen educators. Through simple drawing activities, materials exploration, and the unhurried joy of creating alongside others, you'll discover what it feels like to be truly present - with the materials, with each other, and with yourself. Grounded in a trauma-informed lens, this experience invites you to notice what you're drawn to, honour what you feel, and explore what becomes possible when collaboration comes from a place of safety and awareness. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of art materials and a felt sense of what intentional, conscious collaboration truly looks like - for yourself and for the children you serve. 

Notice. Connect. Create.  Together.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an IN-PERSON experience!

Certificates of completion are available upon completion.

Length: 2 hours

Want to learn more about the instructors? Check out their bio below!

Instructors

Owner and Founder of Early Years Thriving Ana Valle Rivera

Ana is a proud mother of three, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving. Since 2007, Ana has worked in various capacities in the early years field to support children, families, and educators. Ana has a background in ECE, a Bachelor’s Degree in Child & Youth Care, and a Master’s of Professional Education in Early Childhood Education.

Educator, Workshop Facilitator Cathy Belgrave

Cathy Belgrave is the founder of Creative Studio for Children, a business dedicated to empowering teachers in their classroom practices. With a B.Ed., Wunderled ECE certification, and a background in developmental psychology, Cathy brings over 25 years of educational experience. Through her workshops, courses, and coaching, Cathy’s deeply informed approach offers educators inspiring perspectives and practical resources to foster meaningful learning experiences for children. Guided by a mission to support educators, Cathy is dedicated to helping create consistent, nurturing, and impactful learning spaces where both teachers and children can truly thrive.

The Conscious Canvas: An Experience in Art, Awareness, and Intentional Practice

Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam BC