Art Therapy Workshops in Melbourne
Somatic art therapy workshops, creative therapy classes, sound & colour events, and 1-on-1 sessions — in person in Melbourne and online across Australia. No art experience needed.
Where can I find art therapy workshops in Melbourne?
Active Kreative runs art therapy workshops in Melbourne, including seasonal Sound of Colour events in St Kilda, small-group creative therapy workshops, and 1-on-1 somatic art therapy sessions — in person and online. Every workshop is facilitated by Valerie Ogorodnyk, a qualified transpersonal art therapist (Adv Dip Transpersonal Art Therapy, AQF Level 6). Sessions are open to complete beginners, and self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants are welcome.
Art therapy combines creative expression with therapeutic guidance — a way of exploring your inner world when words alone aren't enough. Whether you're managing stress or anxiety, navigating change, or simply seeking a deeper creative practice, a workshop is the simplest way to begin. This page is your guide to everything on offer and how to join.
The Active Kreative mission
Active Kreative exists to merge art, sacred geometry and emotional healing into one transformative platform — empowering people to reclaim their authentic selves through creative expression. The work weaves together somatic art therapy, neurographic art, colour and sound into a global creative-healing methodology that builds emotional resilience, deepens self-discovery, and creates real community connection. Every workshop, session and program on this page grows from that mission.
Everything on offer at Active Kreative
Group Workshops & Events
Immersive group experiences like the Sound of Colour series — sound immersion, somatic colour work and intuitive mandala creation. Small groups, capped numbers. Buy a single workshop entry ($65) or check the calendar for the next event.
Buy workshop entry →View the events calendar →
Term Programs — Join Term 3
Active Kreative runs in school terms for those ready to go deeper than a single session. Term 3 of The Atlas program is open now — a guided journey of creative exploration and self-navigation.
Join Term 3 — The Atlas →1-on-1 Art Therapy Sessions
Private somatic art therapy with Valerie — in person in Melbourne or online Australia-wide. Single sessions available; the full term journey offers the deepest transformation.
Book a 1-on-1 session →NDIS Support
Sessions are available to self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, with goals-based treatment plans and session documentation provided.
Ask about NDIS sessions →Online Portal — Creative Circle
Can't attend in person? The Creative Circle portal holds the full video library of creative practices — a free way to experience the approach from home before committing.
Enter the Creative Circle →Sacred Geometry
Pattern as a doorway to the inner world — sacred geometry workshop practices that ground creative exploration in form, symmetry and embodied meaning.
Explore sacred geometry →Neurographic Art
A line-based drawing method with roots in neuroscience — neurographic art calms the nervous system while opening new pathways of thought and feeling.
Learn neurographic art →Flow State
How guided art-making carries you into flow — the absorbed, present state where stress softens and creative insight arrives naturally.
Discover flow state →Colour Therapy
Explore how colour choice reflects and shifts your inner state — the somatic foundation of the Sound of Colour events.
Learn about colour therapy →Metaphorical Cards (MAC)
Metaphorical associative cards for self-navigation, reflection and creative exploration — used in sessions and available to explore.
Discover MAC cards →When is the next workshop?
Active Kreative runs in school terms — and Term 3 is open for enrolment now through The Atlas program. Prefer to try a single session first? Group workshop entry is $65, bookable directly online, with upcoming dates always listed on the calendar.
What happens in a workshop? The four-stage process
Every Active Kreative workshop and session follows the same grounded arc — so you always know what to expect, even on your first visit:
For those ready to go deeper, the 40-Day Practice extends this process into a daily creative ritual — the difference between a single beautiful evening and lasting change. It's what sets Active Kreative apart from single-session workshops.
How to attend — three simple ways to begin
- Come to a workshop. Buy a group workshop entry ($65) directly online, or browse the events calendar for the next date. Everything is provided — just bring yourself. Ready for more? Join Term 3 of The Atlas.
- Join online via the Creative Circle portal. Not in Melbourne, or want to test the waters first? Enter the Creative Circle — the online portal with the full video library of creative practices, free to experience from home.
- Book a 1-on-1 session with Valerie. For personal work — including NDIS-supported sessions — book directly here. Single sessions are available, and term journeys offer the deepest value.
Who facilitates the workshops?
Valerie Ogorodnyk — Founder, Active Kreative
Adv Dip Transpersonal Art Therapy · CCM 10701NAT · AQF Level 6
Valerie is a Melbourne-based transpersonal art therapist whose practice grew from the Ukrainian Kolo program — a creative therapy circle she ran for Ukrainian refugees in Melbourne from 2022 to 2026. That work shaped the warm, grounded approach behind every Active Kreative workshop: creative exploration as a doorway to self-navigation and holistic wellness, held with real human care.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find art therapy workshops in Melbourne?
Active Kreative runs art therapy workshops in Melbourne, including seasonal Sound of Colour events in St Kilda, group creative therapy workshops, and 1-on-1 somatic art therapy sessions in person and online. Browse upcoming dates on the events calendar.
Do I need art experience to attend?
No. Art therapy is about the process of creative exploration, not the result. Workshops use guided, forgiving techniques — neurographic art, intuitive mandalas, sacred geometry patterns — so complete beginners feel comfortable from the first minute.
Can I join online instead of in person?
Yes. Online 1-on-1 sessions run Australia-wide, and the free Creative Circle portal — with its full video library of creative practices — lets you experience the approach from home before committing. Materials are simple — paper, pencils or paints you already have.
Does Active Kreative offer NDIS art therapy support?
Yes. Sessions are available to self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, typically funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Contact Valerie to discuss your plan, goals and documentation.
How much do workshops cost?
A group workshop entry is $65 — book directly online. Active Kreative runs in school terms (Term 3 of The Atlas is open now), and seasonal special events like the Solstice Art & Sound Experience — held twice a year, every winter and summer solstice — are $166 per person or $222 for two. The free Creative Circle portal costs nothing.
What happens in a workshop?
Every workshop follows the four-stage process: Initiation (settling the nervous system), Creation (guided art-making), Activation (connecting the artwork with your inner world), and Affirmation (anchoring the insight into daily life).
Who facilitates the workshops?
Valerie Ogorodnyk, founder of Active Kreative, who holds an Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy (CCM 10701NAT, AQF Level 6). Her practice grew from the Ukrainian Kolo refugee program (2022–2026).
Is art therapy good for stress and anxiety?
Many participants use art therapy to support stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Creative expression combined with somatic awareness supports nervous system regulation and gentle self-navigation of difficult emotions. Art therapy complements, rather than replaces, other mental health care.
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Ready to begin?
The simplest first step is the one that feels lightest — a $65 workshop, the free Creative Circle portal, Term 3 of The Atlas, or a 1-on-1 session with Valerie.