DRAWN TOGETHER - Drawing and Wheatpasting with Kat Thorsen Strathcona Community Centre
OCT 1, 2016 10:30am – 12:30pm Strathcona Community Centre | 601 Keefer Street FREE | No registration required
Create a collaborative collaged drawing with artist and art therapist Kat Thorsen. Awaken creative expression through drawing and as you celebrate community collaboration.
Participants of all ages and experience are welcome.
“My mission is to awaken creative expression through local and global art initiatives.” Katarina (Kat) Thorsen, is an artist, a creative engagement and therapeutic art facilitator and a craftivist passionate in her belief that art can heal and connect. Kat specializes in arts-based programming for all ages, particularly engaging at-risk populations. The heart of her work is visual storytelling and facilitation. Her interactive art events and street art encourages participants to become part of the creative process. Kat’s own artwork can be found in private collections in North America and Europe. She published her first book, Drawn Together- Maintaining Connections and Navigating Life’s Challenges with Art, in 2013. Her next book is a true crime analysis in the form of a graphic novel. Kat resides in Vancouver, Canada. AWARDS: Woman of Worth Award 2014: Humanitarian of the Year City of North Vancouver 2010 Civic Youth Award: Outstanding Supporter of Youth.
Strathcona Community Centre — located in a historic neighbourhood east of Chinatown — has programs for all ages and abilities. We offer licensed childcare, preschool and programming for community members of all ages, including breakfast and food security programs for children. Check out our fitness centre and outdoor playground.
For more information: Strathcona Community Centre Website | 604.713.1838