Art Meets Healing. Creativity Meets Compassion.
At Make Creative Studio, art becomes a pathway to connection, expression, healing, and hope.
Through Art Therapy and Art & Recovery, we create welcoming spaces where people can make art, build community, process difficult experiences, and discover new ways forward.
Art Therapy at Make Creative Studio
Where art meets healing, creativity meets compassion, and hope is reborn through the power of expression.
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 (ITN), the WAR Foundation, and McShin Foundation; Art Therapy sessions for biological mothers of children in foster care with Patty’s Hope, STEP Richmond, ASCV Autism Society of Central Virginia and special private classes for refugees.
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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
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with the WAR FoundationSeptember 23rd
Art Therapy Night with STEP RichmondSeptember 30th
Art Therapy Night with the Autism Society of Central Virginia -
October 21st
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with the WAR FoundationOctober 28th
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with The Healing Place at Caritas -
November 4th
Art Therapy Night with Patty’s Hope
November 18th
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with the WAR Foundation
Break for Thanksgiving -
Closed December 2nd
Monday, December 7th
Merry and Bright: Christmas Party for Women in Recovery with Into the Neighborhood (ITN)
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January 13th
Art Therapy Night with the Autism Society of Central VirginiaJanuary 20th
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with the WAR Foundation -
February 3rd
Art Therapy Night with STEP Richmond
February 10th
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with The Healing Place at CaritasFebruary 17th
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with the WAR Foundation -
March 3rd
Art Therapy Night with Patty’s HopeMarch 17th
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with the WAR Foundation
March 31st
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with RAMS in Recovery -
April 14th
Art Therapy Night with the Autism Society of Central VirginiaApril 21st
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with the WAR Foundation
April 28th
(ITN) Art & Recovery Night with The Healing Place at Caritas*Evening 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 & 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 AM and 11 AM with the McShin Foundation. 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.
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!
