Hanna Kaye · Art Therapy & Counselling

Tear & Release: A Torn Paper Art Workshop | Victoria, BC

Friday, August 28, 2026  •  6:30 PM – 8 PM  •  $55 per person

A hands-on workshop in downtown Victoria using torn paper and collage to release tension and make something abstract with your hands.

Tear & Release is a creative wellness workshop in downtown Victoria built around one simple, satisfying act: tearing paper. There’s something different about ripping compared to cutting — it’s less controlled, more physical, and strangely relieving. We’ll use that feeling as the starting point.

You’ll spend the session tearing, layering, and arranging paper into an abstract, textural piece — no fixed outcome, no “right” composition. It’s less about creating something recognizable and more about what happens when you let your hands do something raw and unplanned.

This is a good fit if you’re holding onto tension, feeling boxed in by perfectionism, or just want a physical, hands-on way to unwind.

What’s included:

  • A variety of papers, textures, and colours to tear and layer
  • Guided prompts to move you from release into composition
  • Facilitated by a professional art therapist and counsellor
  • Small group setting, calm and welcoming studio space
  • No artistic background needed — nothing to get “right”

Limited to 8 participants. No art experience needed. All materials provided. This is an educational and experiential workshop not a therapy group. After booking, you’ll receive an invoice, short consent form, and event reminders via JaneApp.

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About Hanna

Hanna Kaye Verhagen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certifed Counsellor, and Art Therapist based in Victoria, BC, specializing in ACT, mindfulness, and creative approaches for burnout, anxiety, and life transitions. Learn more about Hanna.

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