Nature's Canvas Workshop

Through the power of forest bathing and art therapy, Jolene and Kian aspire to bring back the magic of connecting to nature and creative expression through art to cope with life stresses and challenges.

Jolene is a professionally trained Art Psychotherapist (MA AThR), accredited with Australian, New Zealand and Asia Creative Therapies Art Association (ANZACATA). She works in both community and hospital settings with children, youths and adults. She specialises in mental health, loss and grief and trauma. Her clinical experience includes working closely in multi-disciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and counsellors.

Kian is a professional Kayaking, Stand Up Paddling and Dragon Boating coach, he curates and leads paddle sports-based experiences in discovering about the natural world. Kian is also a Leave No Trace Master Educator where he advocates the principles of enjoying outdoors responsibly. In his pursuit of promoting holistic wellbeing and inclusion, he became a certified Forest Therapy Guide, Health Coach, and Autism Exercise Specialist.