At Draw On, we believe that art making provides opportunities for connection, respite and recovery.
We offer therapeutic art groups for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants – providing a safe space to express, connect and build a sense of belonging.
Therapeutic art groups are facilitated by trained art psychotherapists.
Groups offer an opportunity for community, expression and respite
Helping to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing
Our Story
Draw On was founded by Art Psychotherapists Katie Miller and Emily Hollingsbee in 2019.
After working in refugee camps, accommodation sites and community centres across the world we saw how therapeutic art making groups supported people to rebuild and to find connection.
Today, Draw On continues that mission in London and through collaborations with local grass roots organisations we have been able to offer people a safe creative space to explore thoughts, feelings and to meet with others from similar backgrounds.
“It helped my mind feel free and feel relaxed”
Meet the Team
Emily Hollingsbee Co-Director
Emily is an artist, author, art psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and educator and has worked in refugee camps in Greece, France and in the UK’s temporary accommodation centres.
Katie Miller Co-Director
Katie is an Artist, Arts Educator and Art Psychotherapist and has worked with vulnerable adults and young people in London, Brighton, Ecuador, Greece and France.
Our Approach
Accessible – We create our sessions to ensure they are accessible to everyone.
Safe – The groups are a safe space, facilitated by trauma informed trained art psychotherapists.
Creative – The art making allows expression beyond words and we offer a range of materials for people to work with.
Community – We believe that connection with others supports and informs recovery.
We have seen the benefits of sharing skills and knowledge with others and offer training, workshops and reflective practice opportunities to support organisations who work with sanctuary seeking communities.
Want to support our work or collaborate?
Please get in touch with us at drawonproject@gmail.com
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