📅 Date: Sunday, October 26th @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

​🎟️ Tickets: $40 on lu.ma ; 6 spots max! BOGO bring a friend for free this month only!* see policies below for more info

​📍Location: Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio
Room #316, 402 W Pender St, Vancouver

🍎 About tear club!

​Welcome to tear club!—a soft-guided, open studio style collage workshop with a new theme every month. This October, we’re kicking things off by embracing our inner Badtz-Maru—Sanrio’s mischievous little penguin who reminds us that it’s okay to be rebellious, silly, and imperfect in a world that often asks us to conform.

In this workshop, we’ll channel Badtz-Maru’s spirit of playful mischief through collage. Think stickers, scissors, hot tea, and cozy rainy-day vibes—a chance to let go, laugh, and create something that feels like you. Along the way, enjoy the benefits from art-making: a sense of calm after a long day, a better night’s sleep, and the freedom to step outside the grind of capitalism for just a little while.

Why tear club? 

Because sometimes we all need a space to embrace our quirks and discover healing through fun and creativity. Each month’s theme invites you to explore different sides of yourself (this month: your playful mischievous energy!) while letting go of stress, connecting with others, and finding a joyful reset.

tear club! is more than just a collage workshop—it’s a monthly space to slow down, play, and reconnect with creativity in community.

Come to tear club! to:
𖦹 Reset after a long week and commit to yourself
𖦹 Connect with community to help you feel lighter
𖦹 Build clarity and capacity without burnout

​📚What to Bring (encouraged): old magazines, newspapers, past artwork you’d like to rework, stickers. All other collage materials are provided in our studio!

Policies:
Age: 18+ (all genders welcome)
Cancellation: Notify Chloe within 24HR for a refund. Please inform us if you can no longer attend so we can open your spot to someone else.
*BOGO — Bring a friend for free October only! After purchasing, email us your friend’s name to confirm their spot!
Contact: chloe@deciphercounselling.com for any questions.

♡♡♡♡ tear club! stamp card: come to 3 tear clubs and get the 4th free!

​​✨Let’s cut, layer, and create something meaningful together​​✨

🍎 About the Facilitator:

𖦹 Hi, I’m Chloe! Currently taking on new clients for individual therapy sessions!
𖦹 Qualifying counselling art therapist + art school grad
𖦹 Avid Sanrio fan + recovering perfectionist
𖦹 tear club! is my way of mixing nostalgia, comfort + the healing power of art.

Follow Chloe's art on Instagram @hichloekwok and if you’d updates on future art therapy workshops, check out @deciphercounselling or visit our website.

DreamLab : An Art Therapy Experience Rooted in Dreams and Inner Landscapes, Inspired by Marin Majić’s roundabout as part of CICA’s Art & Mindfulness series

The Art and Mindfulness Experience Series at CICA Vancouver is designed to explore the profound connection between artistic expression and mindfulness. Rooted in the belief that art is a powerful medium for healing and self-discovery, this series invites participants to engage in reflective and grounding practices through creative expression.

Art, in its many forms, offers a pathway to mindfulness by encouraging presence, introspection, and emotional release. Whether through painting, sculpture, movement, or sound, the act of creating becomes a meditative process that fosters deep awareness and healing. Our series harnesses this transformative power of art to create accessible spaces for mindfulness that center BIPOC, women, and queer communities.

Facilitated by artists and mindfulness practitioners from these communities, each experience is designed to hold space for collective healing and cultural storytelling. This platform not only nurtures personal well-being but also elevates the work of marginalized practitioners, providing them with visibility and opportunities within Vancouver’s art and wellness landscapes.

Event Details:

Save the date: Saturday, June 14, 3–5 PM

CICA Vancouver | Facilitated by our RTC and Art Therapist, Coco Huang

Only 20 spots available

Join us for DreamLab, the first workshop in CICA’s new programming series, Art and Mindfulness—a series designed to explore the profound connection between artistic expression and mindfulness. Rooted in the belief that art is a powerful medium for healing and self-discovery, these experiences invite participants to engage in reflective and grounding practices through creative expression.
Led by Coco Huang  a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Art Therapist at Decipher Counselling  this immersive 2-hour session includes dream journaling, grounding exercises, and sensory art-making. The experience begins with a walk-through of roundabout by Marin Majić, setting the tone for exploring subconscious landscapes and inner symbols through art.
Together, we’ll breathe, create, and co-regulate in a supportive space centered on healing, curiosity, and community. No prior art experience needed. All materials provided.