Description
18 CPD points for HPCSA registered professionals
Join the 3-day Art Therapy Introductory Seminar in Cape Town for an introduction to the process of Art Therapy. No art experience required!
Art Therapy is a creative treatment process which is beneficial for people of all ages to assist in personal growth, insight and development. The skills and experiences gained by participants at this seminar can be adapted to and incorporated in diverse work spheres as well as one’s personal life.
The seminar brings together three complementary elements: introductory Art Therapy theory, case studies, and experiential art making with guided reflection. Participants will learn about key Art Therapy concepts and approaches, explore how these are applied in practice through case studies, and personally experience the process of making art, observing imagery and reflecting on its possible meanings.
The seminar is suitable for all adults, including health professionals, educators, therapists, counsellors, coaches, students, artists and anyone interested in the field of Art Therapy.
Participants will have daily opportunities to engage experientially with a variety of different art materials and will then be guided into organic means of reflection on their imagery and its potential meaning. The emphasis is not on artistic ability or producing “good” artwork, but on experiencing and understanding the Art Therapy process.
Art Therapy will be explored in relation to different contexts and client groups, including adults and children. The seminar includes an exploration of the concept of symbols and the significant role they play in communication in our daily lives, and how the Art Therapy process can provide a means of non-verbal expression and communication through symbols.
The aim of the seminar is not to teach one particular model of Art Therapy, but to develop an understanding of the process involved as a visual therapeutic tool — an open concept that can be translated and incorporated into a wide range of different contexts. Various approaches will be explored, together with examples of how Art Therapy may be used with different needs and client groups.
Information about Art Therapy as a profession, reading material and a recommended book list will also be provided.
The seminar is facilitated by Samantha Davis, internationally trained and registered Art Psychotherapist (HPCSA AT 0000469) with over 25 years’ experience.
Seminar Details
Dates (Must attend all 3 Consecutive Days):
- Monday 2 Nov 2026
- Tues 3 Nov 2026
- Wed 4 Nov 2026
Bookings secured by means of online deposit/payment and booking form.
If there are date options, please note that only 1 set of dates will be run.
Please indicate if you are flexible with dates so that I can try to accommodate as many circumstances as possible.
Time: 9.30 am – 5:00 pm daily
Venue: Sea Point, Cape Town
Note: This workshop may be facilitated in-house and adapted for existing groups / educators / teams / organizations upon request at convenient times.
Costs
2025/6 Full fee: R6450
2025/6 Early bird fee: R6250 (bookings before 31 Aug 2026)
Deposit: R1500 / full payment secures your space
Payment plans welcome - please email me to discuss.
Medical Aid: Reimbursements after attendance of seminar, from savings portion.
18 CPD points for HPCSA registered professionals
Please email me if you have any questions or queries.
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