Claudia V.

Workshops for Well-Being

See what’s coming next

Collage & Body Image Portrait Workshop (6.2.2026)

Join me for hot cocoa, creative collage, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

In this workshop, you’ll:
– Create a collage that metaphorically reflects how you experience your body
– Slow down, relax, and meet new people
– Reflect on body image in a gentle, non-judgmental way
– Enjoy a cozy creative space with like-minded people

No artistic skills required — this is about exploration, not perfection.

Katve Art Space, Kinaporinkatu 2, Sörnäinen
February 6

16:30–19:00 (creative work starts at 17:00)

Facilitated by Claudia Varjotie, MA (Creativity & Arts in Social and Health Fields).
This is a creative well-being workshop, not therapy.

Come as you are — curiosity is enough.

Intuitive Art for Stress Relief Workshop (24.1.2026)

Come and join for a hot cocoa, art making, and a relaxing atmosphere. In the Intuitive Art for Stress Relief Workshop, participants will:

Experience measurable stress relief through nonjudgmental art making.
Express thoughts and feelings visually using intuitive collage and mixed media.
Explore creative processes without the pressure of technical skill, focusing on presence and flow, which are linked to well-being.

!!!No artistic skills required!!!

Research shows that creative art making can reduce psychological stress and promote relaxation. Studies also indicate that even brief artistic activity lowers markers of stress and supports emotional regulation and self-expression. For example, art making has been associated with reduced anxiety and agitation and can activate reward pathways in the brain that support positive affect and relaxation.

Furthermore, qualitative evidence suggests that creative activities help participants externalize complex emotions, foster self-awareness, and provide non-verbal avenues for emotional expression.

The workshop will take place in Katve Art Space, Kinaporinkatu 2, Sörnäinen, on January 24, from 13 to 16.

About the facilitator:

Claudia Varjotie has a master’s degree in Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields. Her thesis’ topic is on how informal caregivers can be supported to promote creative activities to their dementia care recipients in a way that the dyad feels the benefits of engaging in such activities. Stress relief is one of the greatest reasons people seek creative activities.