This course is intended for people who would like to learn what is Art Psychotherapy and how it is used in health care or education settings. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences including individuals wishing to prepare to apply for a qualifying Masters programme in Art Psychotherapy as well as Visual Artists, healthcare/education staff, and creative professionals.

All materials are provided. You are welcome to bring your own sketchbook, if you would like to take notes.

Please find below a reading list recommended by the tutor. This is not required reading.

• Edwards, D. (2014) Art Therapy: Creative Therapies in Practice. 2nd Edition. Sage: London
• Jung, C.G. (1963) Memories, Dreams, Reflections. London: Fontana.
• Jung, C.G. and von Franz, M.-L. et al. (eds) (1964) Man and His Symbols. London: Aldus.
• Schaverien, J. (1999) The Revealing Image: Analytical in Art Psychotherapy Theory and Practice.   Jessica Kingsley        Publishers. London.
• MLA. Estés, Clarissa Pinkola. Women Who Run with the Wolves : Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype. New York :Ballantine Books, 1992.
• Peter Hobson: The Cradle of Thought: Exploring the Origins of Thinking

MATTEO MERLA

This module will be delivered by Matteo Merla who is a practicing Art Psychotherapist Since his degree in fine art, Matteo has been working as a social artist with the aim to recover a concept of creativity as a therapeutic intervention within communities. Such projects have taken place in many countries such as UK, Italy, Israel Palestine and Greece. Since qualified in Art Psychotherapy Matteo has been working in various NHS settings earning the ability to work creatively with people suffering mental health difficulties using a number of evidence based clinical methodologies that help to create a safe and healthy environment and to empower patients to use art as a therapeutic tool. Matteo has also contributed to deliver various creative wellbeing workshops for NHS staff and teams. As well as working as a clinician, Mateo has a strong interest in teaching and contributes to delivering art therapy summer schools and foundation courses with various institutes and educational providers in the UK.

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

• By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.
• You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

• If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course
• Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.
• All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.
• We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.
• Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.
• Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.