Art & Wellbeing Workshops

No previous art experience is needed - only curiosity, openness and time for yourself.

Art as a space to slow down

My art & wellbeing workshops by Anna Mykhalchuk are gentle creative practices rooted in Samchykivka painting, observation of nature, and conscious presence.


They are created as a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience art not as performance, but as care.

These workshops invite you to notice colour, rhythm, and detail — and through this process, to return to a sense of calm, clarity, and inner balance.

No previous art experience is needed.
Only curiosity, openness, and time for yourself.

My approach to art & wellbeing

I work at the intersection of traditional folk art and contemporary wellbeing practices.

Samchykivka art is a traditional Ukrainian folk painting style known for its flowing botanical forms, rhythmic movement, and symbolic connection to nature.

In these workshops, Samchykivka painting becomes a tool for wellbeing through art by supporting::

  • slowing the nervous system through rhythm and repetition

  • strengthening attention and presence

  • creating a sense of grounded focus

  • reconnecting with nature through symbolic imagery

This is not art therapy.
It is a mindful art practice, where the process matters more than the result.

What participants often experience

During these art & wellbeing workshops participants commonly describe:

  • a sense of slowing down and mental quiet

  • increased focus and clarity

  • renewed confidence in creative intuition

  • relief from everyday overstimulation

  • enjoyment of creating without judgment

The workshops create space for attentive making — where being present matters more than producing a finished artwork.

Workshops I’ve led across Australia

I have facilitated art & wellbeing workshops in multiple Australian cities, working with individuals, community groups, and cultural programs.

Past workshop locations include:

  • Hobart, Tasmania

  • Adelaide, South Australia

  • Sydney, New South Wales

  • Melbourne, Victoria

These art & wellbeing workshops have been delivered in both community and cultural contexts across Australia. Each workshop is adapted to its context while maintaining a consistent intention:
to offer a calm, inclusive space where creativity supports wellbeing.

Online Art & Wellbeing Workshops

Building on years of in-person practice, these workshops are now evolving into online sessions, making the experience accessible regardless of location. These online art & wellbeing workshops are designed for adults seeking a calm, creative practice they can return to regularly.

The upcoming online workshops are designed as a structured series, allowing participants to develop a regular, supportive creative rhythm over time.

📩 Online workshops will be announced soon.
You can join the waiting list to receive early access.

Join the workshop waiting list

If you are seeking a slower, more conscious relationship with art - one that supports wellbeing, presence, and inner balance - you are warmly invited to take part.