Take part in the Mental Health Association in New York State Inc. (MHANYS) Capital Region Project AWARE.  This project provides free training to individuals who work with or support community members in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, or Schenectady County. Over the next three years, MHANYS will train individuals across Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties. Participants will improve their mental…

This group is for adults interested in using art and creativity as coping tools for dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. The goals of the group are: Play. A necessity for health and happiness. Process. Get lost in the act of art-making, find yourself as you engage with your creativity. Practice. Art techniques for…

This group is for adults interested in using art and creativity as coping tools for dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. The goals of the group are: Play. A necessity for health and happiness. Process. Get lost in the act of art-making, find yourself as you engage with your creativity. Practice. Art techniques for…

This group is for adults interested in using art and creativity as coping tools for dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. The goals of the group are: Play. A necessity for health and happiness. Process. Get lost in the act of art-making, find yourself as you engage with your creativity. Practice. Art techniques for…

Did you know that making time for creativity is a stress reducer? In this workshop we will explore the mindful art practice of keeping a visual journal. Part scrapbook, part journal and part sketchbook, Visual Journaling is another expressive outlet to be reflective, explore ideas and thoughts, play with various art mediums and work through life’s…

We have teamed up with Schenectady Urban Farms for a new program: Self Care in the Garden – an hour dedicated to exploring self care through art and gardening (no gardening or art experience required) Grades 7-12 FREE. Suggested donation of $5. Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm 1st Session at CREATE Community Studios (137 State Street, Schenectady, NY)…

CREATE Community Studios is excited to join forces with Pitney Meadows Farm and CAPTAIN Community Human Services to offer The Rainbow Garden Club, a weekly gardening & nature group for LGBTQIA+ (and allied) teens and young adults, ages 13-25.  This group has come about in response to a desire among local LGBTQ youth to have a welcoming…

This group is for adults interested in using art and creativity as coping tools for dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. The goals of the group are: Play. A necessity for health and happiness. Process. Get lost in the act of art-making, find yourself as you engage with your creativity. Practice. Art techniques for…

We have teamed up with Schenectady Urban Farms for a new program: Self Care in the Garden – an hour dedicated to exploring self care through art and gardening (no gardening or art experience required) Grades 7-12 FREE. Suggested donation of $5. Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm 1st Session at CREATE Community Studios (137 State Street, Schenectady, NY)…

CREATE Community Studios is excited to join forces with Pitney Meadows Farm and CAPTAIN Community Human Services to offer The Rainbow Garden Club, a weekly gardening & nature group for LGBTQIA+ (and allied) teens and young adults, ages 13-25.  This group has come about in response to a desire among local LGBTQ youth to have a welcoming…