Helga Strauss & ARTchix Studio
"Helga the ARTchick"
artist * educator * therapeutic arts
Art Classes, Hooray!
One of my biggest joys in life is seeing people light up with creativity. I love gathering beautiful supplies, sharing my knowledge and encouraging everyone to play, play, play.

Healing Art Class in 2024:
Relaxing Watercolours: COLOURS
Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24
(3 sessions)
10am - noon
Carr House (207 Government St, Victoria)
Are you looking for unique, fun ways to explore the magic of watercolour painting? Would you like to bring gentle healing into your life through creative play?
Experience an abundance of joy and relaxation as we learn simple, soothing watercolour techniques and practices to bring more light and happiness to our lives.
In this set of classes, enjoy learning about colours, their meanings, complimentary and analogous colour combinations and more.
In honour of Carr House, enjoy a bit of Emily Carr inspiration in this class as well.
Open to all skill levels. Materials provided or freel free to bring your own.
Cost is $90 for all 3 sessions. Please send etransfer to helga@artchixstudio.com or bring payment (cheque or cash) to first class.
Please email me at helga@artchixstudio.com for more info and to sign up. Or call/text me at 250-818-9985.

Healing Art Class in 2024:
Relaxing Watercolours: LOVE
Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21
(3 sessions)
10am - noon
Carr House (207 Government St, Victoria)
Are you looking for unique, fun ways to explore the magic of watercolour painting? Would you like to bring gentle healing into your life through creative play?
Experience an abundance of joy and relaxation as we learn simple, soothing watercolour techniques and practices to bring more light and happiness to our lives.
In this set of classes, enjoy learning about the 5 love languages while exploring painting watercolour hearts, angels and more.
In honour of Carr House, enjoy a bit of Emily Carr inspiration in this class as well.
Open to all skill levels. Materials provided or freel free to bring your own.
Cost is $90 for all 3 sessions. Please send etransfer to helga@artchixstudio.com or bring payment (cheque or cash) to first class.
Please email me at helga@artchixstudio.com for more info and to sign up. Or call/text me at 250-818-9985.

Healing Art Class in 2024:
Relaxing Watercolours: SPRING
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20
(3 sessions)
10am - noon
Carr House (207 Government St, Victoria)
Are you looking for unique, fun ways to explore the magic of watercolour painting? Would you like to bring gentle healing into your life through creative play?
Experience an abundance of joy and relaxation as we learn simple, soothing watercolour techniques and practices to bring more light and happiness to our lives.
In this set of classes, we'll explore the beauty and magic of glorious Spring: cherry blossoms, tulips and more.
In honour of Carr House, enjoy a bit of Emily Carr inspiration in this class as well.
Open to all skill levels. Materials provided or freel free to bring your own.
Cost is $90 for all 3 sessions. Please send etransfer to helga@artchixstudio.com or bring payment (cheque or cash) to first class.
Please email me at helga@artchixstudio.com for more info and to sign up. Or call/text me at 250-818-9985.

Victorian Craft Class (new series!):
Victorian Calling Cards & Stationery
Saturday, January 20
1-3pm
Carr House (207 Government St, Victoria)
A new monthly series at Carr House: Victorian Crafts! Hooray! Let's step back in time and get crafty together.
On January 20th, learn about the fascinating history of Victorian calling cards and stationery. And then dive in and learn how to make your own.
Open to all skill levels. Materials provided.
Please sign up for this class through the Carr House website: carrhouse.ca.

Emily Carr Inspired Art Class
(new series!):
Dress Up Animals
Wednesday, January 24
4-6pm
Carr House (207 Government St, Victoria)
A new series at Carr House: Emily Carr Inspired Art Classes! Hooray! Learn more about Emily Carr's life and art practices, gather inspiration and get creative together.
On January 24th, learn a bit about how Emily Carr liked to dress up her pet monkey. And then we'll explore mixed media collage together: adding outfits to our favourite animals. Be prepared for lots of giggling! Lol.
Open to all skill levels. Materials provided.
Please sign up for this class through the Carr House website: carrhouse.ca.

Friends of Emily
Women's Art Group
Monthly meetings in 2024
+ Group Art Show
Carr House (207 Government St, Victoria)
Next meeting: Saturday, January 6, 2024: 1-3pm
Are you looking for a wonderful group of artists to help share your creative ups and downs? Do you feel alone and need help along your artistic journey?
At our monthly meetings, we gather in circle to share what we've been creating lately, what's inspiring us, set goals, etc. Followed by a fun, group creative art activity inspired by Emily Carr. Open to all skill levels and art media.
Cost is by donation.
Please email me at helga@artchixstudio.com for more info and to sign up. Or call/ text me at 250-818-9985.