GROUP WORKSHOPs

Date / Time: UPON BOOKING ONLY

Location: Footscray, Hawthorn or at your own venue

An Invitation to Slow Down, Sip, and Be Present

You are warmly invited to a calming and rejuvenating Tea Meditation Ceremony at Su Mei’s Tea Abode—a sanctuary where stillness meets ritual, and every cup tells a story. Step away from the noise and haste of daily life and enter a tranquil space where time slows, breath deepens, and awareness gently unfolds.

This ceremony is more than just tea drinking. It is a meditative journey—a moment of mindful presence guided by the art and ritual of tea. As we brew and pour, listen and sip, we attune ourselves to the subtle language of the senses. Through each delicate aroma, each warming sip, we are invited to return home to ourselves.

Rooted in Eastern traditions and infused with Su Mei’s background in yoga therapy, art therapy, and ancestral wisdom, this ceremony draws from ancient practices that celebrate hospitality, healing, and inner connection. You’ll be guided through intentional breathing, silent reflection, and mindful sipping—all held in a serene and beautifully curated space.

Throughout the session, we will explore:

• A gentle grounding practice to settle into the body and breath

• Tea as a ritual of presence—an invitation to let go, receive, and flow

• Tasting a variety of carefully selected teas, each with their own story and energetic quality

• Space for quiet reflection or shared insight, allowing connections to form with others in a non-verbal, soulful way

Whether you are new to tea meditation or returning to deepen your practice, this experience offers a sacred pause—a space to simply be. Come as you are, with an open heart and a curious spirit.

Facilitator: Su Mei Tan
Art Therapist | Yoga Therapist | Tea Ritualist
Founder of Art Tearapy, Su Mei brings a warm and grounded presence, weaving together creative, somatic, and ancestral practices to create meaningful spaces for healing and connection.

All are welcome.
No prior experience in meditation or tea practice is required—just a willingness to slow down and savour.

Date / Time: Upon booking only 

Location: Footscray, Hawthorn or at your own venue

Would you enjoy a nourishing morning of self-expression, mindfulness and connection?

Join us for a 2-hour immersive workshop exploring themes of belonging, roots, and home through creativity and ritual.

Connect to Your Roots With Creativity and Ritual

Return to the Roots is a creative and therapeutic space designed to celebrate identity, culture, and connection—catered, but not exclusively, to Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and individuals who navigate multiple cultural influences.

Third Culture Kids (TCKs) are individuals who have grown up in a blend of cultural environments—whether due to migration, expat life, international schooling, or diverse family backgrounds. They often develop a unique and fluid sense of identity, shaped by multiple cultural influences, which fosters adaptability, resilience, and a deep appreciation for diversity. While they may not fit neatly into one singular culture, their experiences offer them a rich, multifaceted perspective on the world.

Through expressive arts, storytelling, and reflective practices, The Art of Belonging provides an uplifting and affirming space to explore what home and identity mean in a personal and creative way. It embraces the beauty of multicultural experiences, allowing participants to connect with their own narratives, express their authentic selves, and build a sense of belonging that feels true to them. Open to anyone curious about identity and self-expression, this experience invites participants to celebrate their journeys and weave together their unique cultural tapestry with creativity and confidence.

What to expect:

🌿 Welcome with tea – A warm introduction with poetry, storytelling, and tea
🌱 Mindfulness & regulation – A guided meditation followed by grounding practices to support your nervous system
🎨 Creative artmaking – Explore your relationship with home and belonging through a guided creative activity
🤝 Community sharing – Share your experiences and insights in a closing circle

*Please note that this workshop will explore themes around belonging that could be emotionally activating. We will emphasize both self and community care and provide grounding practices to support your experience. There will be a fully qualified and registered Arts Therapist, who is a trained mental health professional on board. 

All materials will be provided.

No creative skill or experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome.

About the Facilitators:

Art Tearapy is a social enterprise dedicated to fostering healing, resilience, and community empowerment through creative arts therapy. With a focus on supporting migrants, refugees, First Nations people, and marginalized communities, Art Tearapy integrates art, movement, performance, and tea rituals to create trauma-informed and culturally affirming spaces for self-expression and well-being. 

Date / Time: UPON BOOKING ONLY

Location: Hawthorn, Footscray, Kuala Lumpur or ONLINE – Zoom

An Experiential Journey into the Healing Power of Creativity

Are you curious about the field of Creative Arts Therapy and what it means to use art as a tool for healing and transformation? Whether you’re exploring a potential career path or seeking new ways to nurture your own well-being, this Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy Workshop is a welcoming gateway into a profound and evolving field that sits at the intersection of art, psychology, and community care.

Facilitated by Su Mei Tan, a practicing art therapist, yoga therapist, and founder of Art Tearapy, this immersive workshop will offer you both an intellectual and embodied understanding of Creative Arts Therapy. You’ll learn about its history, foundational theories, ethics, and approaches across diverse modalities—while also engaging directly in therapeutic art-making experiences designed to deepen your self-awareness, spark insight, and support emotional regulation.

In this 2.5-hour session, you will:

• Explore the core principles and practices of Creative Arts Therapy across various disciplines (visual arts, movement, storytelling, sound, and more)

• Participate in guided art-making exercises that support self-reflection, emotional expression, and creative exploration

• Discover how the creative process can bypass the limitations of language to access deeper layers of the psyche and body

• Learn how Creative Arts Therapists support individuals and groups across a range of settings, including mental health, education, community health, disability, aged care, and trauma recovery

• Reflect on your own experiences and insights in a safe, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed environment

• Gain clarity about career pathways, training options, and practical considerations if you’re considering becoming a creative arts therapist

Whether you come from a background in the arts, health, education, or social work—or simply feel called to explore how creativity can support healing—this workshop will provide a nurturing and inspiring space to begin your journey.

You do not need to be “an artist” to attend. In Creative Arts Therapy, the focus is not on the final product, but on the process—on what is expressed, felt, and witnessed. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

Facilitator: Su Mei Tan
Founder of Art Tearapy | Art Therapist (ANZACATA Board of Directors) | Yoga Therapist | 
Su Mei brings a deeply intuitive and culturally attuned approach to therapeutic work, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care, ancestral healing, and embodied creativity. She has supported individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, including migrants, refugees, First Nations people, and community leaders in transition.