Art Hive @Agnes Fall 2025/Winter 2026

Join our weekly Art Hive that welcomes everyone as an artist!

Artmaking is a powerful way to relax, recharge, and improve your wellbeing. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner, this is a space to explore, experiment, and play with creative expression. Open to folks 16+, this is a free program and all materials are provided. Arrive any time during the two-hour session and stay for a little or a long while.

Art Hive is not a structured art class; there’s no formal instruction, and you’re free to follow your own creative path. Facilitator Harper Johnston is onsite to offer support, encouragement, and optional weekly activities to spark your imagination. You’re also invited to share your skills, support others, and build connections through making together.

Art Hive embraces the concept of “art as therapy” to enhance relaxation and well-being; however, it is not formal art therapy and is not a substitute for professional medical care or consultation.

Registration for Fall Art Hive @ Agnes is now open. Winter sessions will go live on 3 November, 2025.

FACILITATOR BIOGRAPHY

Harper Johnston, RP, DTATI, MFA BEd BA has over thirty years of experience working as an arts educator with adults, adolescents and children. She is a Registered Psychotherapist, Professional Art Therapist, and a Play Therapy intern with her own private practice in Kingston. Harper also worked in film for many years as a stills photographer and camera assistant. Her film work, primarily with the C.B.C. and the National Film Board, took her all over the world. Harper has received numerous arts council grants and her photography has been shown across the country. She also has work in the Canada Council’s Art Bank permanent collection. Harper is friendly and enthusiastic and is always happy when called upon to share her creative ideas and studio knowledge.

Harper has been facilitating Art Hive @Agnes since January 2019.