Art materials were prepared and layed out before the workshop started

Group photo of students and facilitator holding own artwork

By Peh Jia Yi

For Your Imagination workshop was conducted on the 24^th October 2019 at Blackbox, Damansara Jaya campus. The facilitator of this workshop was Ms. Hany Cheng, an experienced licensed counsellor in Malaysia. The workshop allowed students to experience journey of self-discovery and self-expression through art.

The workshop started off with presentation for common issues, thoughts, emotions that faced by college students. Next, the facilitator shared about mental health related quotes and benefits of art therapy. After the presentation, students are welcome to choose the art materials displayed on the long table and create their own artwork once they are ready.

The art therapy session allowed students to let their mind flow and create artwork using their imagination and present feelings or emotions. Students can choose to draw, paint, cut and paste on the drawing papers provided. Later, the students presented and shared personal thoughts, feelings and challenges when completing their artwork.

Life can be unpredicted, and our imagination helps to sing along with ups and downs throughout the journey of self-discovery. This workshop enabled students to surf the thoughts and emotional waves, at the same time build new coping strategy to face future life challenges and enjoy college life to the fullest!