Latest Events
2026
Bowtie Expressive Arts Workshop
24 July, Friday
Following our Lunch & Learn session, we conducted an expressive arts workshop for the colleagues at Bowtie Insurance Company.
Our colleagues participated with great enthusiasm, relaxing and becoming more mindful together! We started by opening up conversations through movement, moved on to impromptu collaborative poetry, and finally captured our experiences through drawing. This allowed everyone to connect more deeply with themselves and to understand one another better. May this experience serve as nourishment for future exploration of inner selves and team spirit.
Expressing Love Through Expressive Arts Workshop
5 July, Sunday
Young residents of a Residential Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centres joined their family members in an expressive arts workshop. The session began with a music and movement warm-up to ease everyone in. Participants then used various art materials to creatively craft their family members’ favourite foods, pouring their heartfelt love and affection into their creations. Art became a bridge for communication, helping them overcome barriers and reconnect emotionally through warm and meaningful interaction.
Bowtie Lunch & Learn Expressive Arts Workshop
2 July, Thursday
We hosted our very first “Lunch & Learn Expressive Arts Workshop” for Bowtie Life Insurance Company.
Over a shared lunch, we explored expressive arts through creative drawing, music, and voice. Bowtie colleagues connected with creativity in a way that felt natural, playful, and surprisingly insightful. Seeing them engage, laugh, and reflect together confirmed just how powerful expressive arts can be—even in a short midday break, it brought an extra dose of inspiration and energy to the team.
"Let's Relax: Teachers, Take a Break!"
Campus Mental Health Seminar and Closing Ceremony of
"The First Expressive Arts Joint-School Initiative 2025-2026"
17 June, Wednesday
The seminar featured two panel discussions and one keynote speech, and it was heartening to see everyone present enjoying the valuable sharing from our guests.
In the two panel sessions, guests Mr. Aleck and Mr. Steven Lam shared their personal growth journeys. They noted that they did not encounter significant pressure often, and that the companionship and guidance of mentors were particularly helpful in their development. Three participating school principals also shared their school-based experiences, highlighting how they build trust among teachers and create various art spaces within schools, allowing both staff and students to care for their physical and mental well-being. Keynote speaker Dr. Fiona Chang shared how expressive arts bring about positive changes for young people, while also helping teachers better understand students’ needs and alleviate some of their own pressures.
The past year of practice has demonstrated that expressive arts interventions can effectively enhance the psychological resilience of educators. To conclude the seminar, everyone waved colourful cellophane sheets, accompanied by gentle movements and soft sounds, bringing the event to a peaceful close.
Media Coverage / Social Media Sharing:
Hong Kong Economic Times https://shorturl.at/68AMG
Prof. Lau Chi-pang’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CoGgTyTkb/
Wen Wei Po https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202606/02/AP6a1ee86be4b0b49ad1bdc9cd.html
Parent Campus Sketching Workshop
2 June, Tuesday
Parents took a close look around their kids’ school and sketched what they saw, all while checking in with how they felt in the moment. As they drew, memories of school drop-offs and pick-ups from years past came flooding back. The whole process helped them reconnect with themselves, tune into their emotions, and feel the warmth and memories that the campus carries.
Urban Flow
To Kwa Wan Community Sketching Workshop
24 May, Sunday
We sketched at Hoi Sham Park, using all five senses to really take in the surroundings – the sights, the sounds, the feel of things – and experience the community from every angle. As we drew, we found ourselves connecting the scenes around us with our own stories, noticing how we felt in the moment. Along the way, we discovered hidden beauties of the community we’d normally walk past, and saw our connection to this place in a whole new light.
Parent-Child Expressive Arts Workshop at Church
26 April, Sunday
This workshop was warm and joyful! Parents and children engaged in “mirror imitation” through rhythmic movement to upbeat music, following each other’s actions and dancing along with plenty of laughter. Afterwards, they worked together to paint their own tambourines, adding vibrant colours and unleashing their creativity. Through non-verbal expressive arts activities, parents and children learnt to observe and respond to one another, fostering emotional connection and naturally strengthening their parent-child bond in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Embracing Every Corner of the Community
Expressive Arts ✕ Community Sketching Workshop
5 April, Sunday
We set up scenes for participants to create stories around “mini landmarks of To Kwa Wan.” With the old neighbourhood changing, we brought in Crip Theory’s idea that “imperfection is perfection” – and everyone took away something different from it.
The weather wasn’t great, but that actually helped people see the community in a new light and make some surprising discoveries along the way!
Therapeutic Casework:
A Youth with Emotional Issues
January to July (In Progress)
Women's Retreat:
God-given Gifts
18 April, Saturday
An amazing women retreat of the International Baptist Church gathered 70 women together for the theme of God-Given Gifts! With over five languages speaking around the room, we were there to serve God with the gifted us.
Secondary School Class-based Expressive Arts Workshop
16 April, Thursday
We began with interactive games, opening each other’s hearts in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. From individual creation to collaborative creation, we practiced expressing ourselves step by step — starting with free creation in our own personal space, learning to recognize personal boundaries, and understanding how to respect and appreciate both ourselves and others. Finally, each student wrote a sentence to their artwork — it might be words of gratitude, encouragement, or a promise to themselves.
Experiential Self-exploration at Robert Block Creative Arts Centre
30 March, Monday
Expressive Arts Workshop for Church Fellowship
29 March, Sunday
Kindergarten Parent-Child Expressive Arts Workshop
14 March, Saturday
Gaafeshu Expressive Arts Workshop for Working Young Adults
13 March, Friday
We often become so preoccupied with dealing with the outside world that we forget to listen to our inner selves and forget to care for our own well-being. Tonight, through body movement, we set aside the judgments of our minds and simply followed our hearts to create. In every stretch, in every rhythm, we rediscovered our authentic needs and brought them to life in our creations.
Staff Retreat:
Expressive Arts Experiential Workshop
26 February & 5 March, Thursday
"Let's Relax: Teacher, Take a Break!" Expressive Arts Joint-school Initiative Experiential Booth
7 February, Saturday
Expressive Arts Group for Enhancing Youth Motivation
February to March
Gaafeshu Book Club X Expressive Arts Workshop
2 February, Monday
Expressive Arts Workshop for Church Fellowship
1 February, Sunday
We brought a group of SEN older children to form the letters L.O.V.E. and a heart shape with their body movements, and together we shaped the word ‘love’ using pipe cleaners. In every stretch, every bend, every moment of collaboration, we weren’t just making art — we were experiencing unconditional acceptance. It turned out that God’s love can be so tangible — in the soft touch of fuzzy fabric, in the smiles we shared as we worked together, and in the joy of being truly seen.
Secondary School Class-based Expressive Arts Workshop
26 January, Monday
Expressive Arts Workshop for Church Fellowship
25 January, Sunday
“Abundant Love, Spreading Joy”
That day, the older SEN children at the church listened to music, moved their bodies, and picked up paintbrushes to express the love and joy that are the fruits of the Spirit. In that very moment, their love was seen, their joy was shared, and together, we became angels for one another.
Secondary School Class-based Coffee Painting ✕ Expressive Arts Workshop
17 January, Wednesday
Expressive Arts Workshop for Tai Po Residents Affected by Disaster
14 January, Wednesday
Expressive Arts Experiential Booth for School Parents' Day
10 January, Saturday
【Share the Fun, Enjoy the Moment】
We set up a little expressive arts booth at the school’s Parents’ Day, offering students and parents a moment to relax and have fun. A few minutes of joy that lift the whole day. They left with not only blessings—but also lots of smiles.
2025
Secondary School Class-based Expressive Arts Workshop
17 December, Wednesday
Expressive Arts Therapy Group for Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
October to November
Secondary School Class-based Expressive Arts Workshop
17 October, Friday
EduHK Expressive Arts Workshop for Mainland Chinese Students
8 October, Wednesday
Therapeutic Casework:
A Youth with Special Educational Needs
March to September
Mindful Aroma Stone ✕ Expressive Arts Workshop for Parents
19 September, Friday
Through gentle yoga and the creation of mindful aroma stones, we guided parents to relax their bodies and minds, enjoy moments of mindfulness, and learn the attitude of being “steady yet gentle”. During the session, parents were engaged and relaxed, choosing their favorite scents to create their own little vases or crescent moon candle holders.
St. James Settlement
Expressive Arts Workshop
for Elderly with Dementia
22 August, Friday
We held an expressive arts workshop with eight elderly with dementia, allowing them to be present in the moment and connect with others. The elderly followed the rhythm and music, stretching their hands and mimicking cooking actions. They also touched and smelled green onions, cilantro, dried tangerine peel, and ginger to stimulate their imagination. Additionally, by kneading soft clay, they gradually created their own little dishes. Finally, we moved our hands to the music and enjoyed a meal together!
Post-Exam
Expressive Arts Workshop
for Secondary Students
30 June, Monday
After the exams, a group of Form 1 students experienced expressive arts under our facilitation, exploring different arts modalities to express their thoughts. They mimicked the movement of paper with their bodies and pretended to be everyday objects like soda machines, microwave ovens, and pencil sharpeners. Gradually, they imagined what objects they would like to become to make their lives comfortable and at ease. In the end, the students expressed their ideas through drawing or writing.
Teacher Self-Care
Expressive Arts Workshop
18 June, Thursday
During the students’ exam week, we held a self-care expressive arts workshop with the teachers. Through guided imagery and gentle music, we helped the teachers relieve stress. They also engaged their five senses, discovering their needs through tea leaves, and then used unconventional inks (such as chocolate, coffee, and matcha) to paint and write, expressing their thoughts and inspirations.
Teacher Self-Care
Expressive Arts Workshop
16 August, Thursday
During the students’ exam week, we held a self-care expressive arts workshop with the teachers. Through guided imagery and gentle music, we helped the teachers relieve stress. They also engaged their five senses, discovering their needs through tea leaves, and then used unconventional inks (such as chocolate, coffee, and matcha) to paint and write, expressing their thoughts and inspirations.
Primary School Students with Learning Needs
Expressive Arts Workshop
19 May, Monday
We worked with a group of primary three and four students with learning needs, experiencing an expressive arts workshop. During the warm-up, they were very excited, using their bodies, chairs, and silk scarves to strike unique poses, and then imagined how to portray their own animals. Ultimately, each student created a comfortable environment for their animal, constructing their safe space around a central “Tower of the Forest.”
Expressive Arts Workshop at Church
18 May, Sunday
We held an expressive arts workshop with a group of fellowship members. During the session, participants followed the rhythm, stretched their bodies, and acted like animals. Finally, on a large piece of paper, everyone directly expressed their imaginations to create a shared forest home.
Women's Art Launchpad: Empowerment Program
for Women through Expressive Arts
26 April, Saturday & 4 May, Sunday
A group of ladies from the Yau Tsim Mong district participated in a one-and-a-half-day expressive arts experience led by registered expressive arts therapists.
Through the sounds of musical instruments, visual art creation, and written reflections, the ladies engaged in self-dialogue and built confidence. Additionally, they paired up for rhythmic vocal interactions and improvisational role play, which helped them release emotions and manage stress, ultimately leading to self-exploration and transformation. Finally, they showcased their graceful sides in a catwalk, fully highlighting their personal qualities.
The program was organized by Arts Sailing Cultural Association, sponsored by the Women’s Commission, with support from AU Chor Kwan’s Office
Community Youth
Expressive Arts Experiential Workshop
25 April, Friday
We collaborated with the Grace Baptist Church to hold an expressive arts experiential workshop, allowing youth to learn about themselves, become aware of their emotions, and ultimately embrace and accept themselves.
Secondary School Students with Learning Needs
Expressive Arts Therapy Group (9 sessions)
January to March, every Friday
We conducted a 9-session expressive arts therapy group for junior secondary school students, aiming to enhance communication and build confidence. The therapists encouraged them to step out of their comfort zones through drama, movement, and visual arts, fostering interaction and connection among group members during the creative process.
Public Talk and Expressive Arts Experiential Booth
15 March, Saturday
We were invited to participate in the Carers’ Day organized by the MIP Care Resources Connect (MIPCRC). Through the introduction of expressive arts therapy and the booth activities, we helped carers and the public be aware of their mental health and receive mutual support.
Highlights of the Day:
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Related News: https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/20250315/bkn-20250315120411675-0315_00822_001.html
https://www.master-insight.com/article/43419
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202503/19/AP67da460de4b0bd3a9958697d.html
One-off One-hour
Expressive Arts
Stress Release Workshop
24 Feb, Monday
We conducted an expressive arts workshop for Primary 6 students to relax. Through improvisational rhythms and body movements, they used art materials to create comforting companion items to alleviate stress.
Form-based One-off Expressive Arts Emotional Awareness Workshop
21 Feb, Friday
We, along with friendly registered art (expressive arts) therapists, led Form 5 students at a secondary school in Tai Po to explore various forms of expressive arts. Throughout the process, students became aware of their emotions and had a taste of non-judgmental improvisational music experiences, expressing their experiences and insights on round card paper.
(The works were photographed and displayed with the participants’ permission.)
Expressive Arts Experiential Booth at
Lunar New Year Market
24-25 Jan, Friday to Saturday
We participated in the Lunar New Year market organized by the Grace Baptist Church. Through the experience of playing musical instruments, moving body and writing Chinese calligraphy at the expressive arts booth, we brought joy and wishes to the community, fostering continued mental growth in the new year.
Outdoor Inclusive Expressive Arts Activity at the Secretary for Justice's Residence
18 Jan, Saturday
The MIP Care Resources Connect (MIPCRC) and the Hong Chi Association invited registered expressive arts therapists from Fun & Care Expressive Arts Therapy Hub to participate in the Arts@the Peak event held at the Secretary for Justice’s Residence.
Together with participants and caregivers , they
engaged in fun and interactive expressive arts activities to convey emotions, unleash creativity throughout the process, and build positive energy.
2024
Community-based Expressive Arts Experiential Workshop for Elderly Residents
17 Dec, Tuesday
We collaborated with Make a Difference Institute to conduct an expressive arts experiential workshop for elderly residents in Tai Kok Tsui. The elderly participants stretched their bodies to the rhythm of music and transformed their movements into a collaboratively created coral scene, sharing their joy in the process.
Expressive Arts Experiential Booth at Family Fun Day
30 Nov, Saturday
We participated in the 2024 Family Fun Day during an international school’s open day. Through experiences at the expressive arts experiential booth, such as improvisational music and visual art creation, students and parents were able to express their joy and fun, placing their emotions on the Christmas tree at the booth.
Expressive Arts Couples Group at Family Ties Integrated Family Service Centre
Sep to Oct (4 sessions), every Friday
We provided a four-session expressive arts couples group at the Hong Kong Christian Service Family Ties Integrated Family Service Centre. Five couples expressed their inner thoughts through various art modalities, thereby understanding each other’s needs and enriching their marital relationships.