Art Therapy
at Make
Creative Studio
Make seeks to provide a place where people in recovery from addiction, trauma, and loss can withdraw from the pressures of their journey and take a moment to create using the resources of the studio. We do this through Art & Recovery sessions in partnership with Into The Neighborhood, the McShin Foundation, and Journey House; therapeutic art classes for biological mothers of children in foster care with Patty’s Hope, and special private classes for refugees. Scroll down to learn more, view our calendar, or volunteer.
Elizabeth King, ATR-BC, LPC,
Art Therapy Director
We’re grateful to have licensed art therapist Elizabeth King on our team. With over 15 years of experience as a professional counselor and board-certified art therapist, Elizabeth brings deep care and creativity to her work. She offers thoughtful support to those navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, addiction, and medical challenges—all through the healing power of art.
2026 – 2027
Art Therapy Calendar
Wednesdays from 5:45–8:00 PM. Dinner included. Classes meet only on the dates listed.
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September 16th
WAR FoundationSeptember 23rd
STEPSeptember 30th
Autism Society of Virginia -
October 21st
WAR FoundationOctober 28th
The Healing Place at Caritas -
November 4th
Patty’s Hope
November 18th
WAR Foundation
Break for Thanksgiving -
Closed December 2nd
Monday, December 7th
Merry and Bright: Christmas Party for Women in Recovery
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January 13th
Autism Society of Central VirginiaJanuary 20th
WAR Foundation -
February 3rd
STEP
February 10th
The Healing Place at CaritasFebruary 17th
WAR Foundation -
March 3rd
Patty’s HopeMarch 17th
WAR Foundation
March 31st
RAMS in Recovery -
April 14th
Autism Society of Central VirginiaApril 21st
WAR Foundation
April 28th
The Healing Place at Caritas*Art Therapy Classes will break for the summer in May 2027 and resume in September 2027
More About Art Therapy at Make Creative Studio
Art and Recovery Nights in partnership with Into the Neighborhood find 12-15 women breaking bread together and creating art geared towards their recovery with Elizabeth King, ATR-BC, LPC, Art Therapy Director. If you are interested in having your Recovery Group participate in an Art and Recovery Night, please contact Hannah Kehrer, Director, at info@makestudiorva.com .
Make Creative Studio also works weekly on Mondays at 9:30 and 11 AM with the McShin Foundation, and at 1 PM on Mondays with the Journey House Foundation in addition to their Wednesday night visits. Women’s and men’s groups both visit the studio through these outreaches. Participants join together in creating uplifting and encouraging art projects under the leadership of Elizabeth King. Each gathering is geared specifically toward recovery and focuses on providing time together to share, contemplate and create in a therapeutic atmosphere. The studio provides all materials for each project made and seeks to use recycled and donated materials whenever possible. If you are interested in volunteering during these times, scroll down.
Interested in volunteering during our Art Therapy sessions?
Experience the honor of walking alongside those on a healing journey and enjoy times of creativity, fellowship, and fun! Daytime and evening sessions are available. Sign up at the link below. Thank you for your generous service!
Sketchbooks
for Everyone!
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve received a generous donation from Mechanicsville Christian Center (MCC).
Thanks to their kindness, every Wednesday evening attendee will receive their very own sketchbook!
Feature by Journey House Foundation
Journey House Foundation captured this video of one of our Art & Recovery sessions in which participants designed robots unique to their experiences. Check it out below. Thank you, Journey House!
