Community Studio
The Woven Path Community Studio is a warm, creative space designed to bring people together through art, connection, and community. Located in the heart of Ishpeming, the studio hosts a wide range of offerings, including therapy groups, creative art classes (non-therapy based), homeschool meetups, and monthly gallery shows.
The Community Gallery
Each month, the studio participates in Ishpeming’s First Friday Art Walk, featuring new gallery exhibitions that are open to the public. These shows highlight local artists and invite the community to experience the joy and inspiration of creative expression.
Homeschool Art Programming
We’re excited to launch Homeschool Open Studio beginning February 2026! This new art offering is designed for homeschool and non-traditional learners who benefit from hands-on, creative exploration in a supportive environment.
To learn more about Homeschool Open Studio and upcoming dates, visit: Homeschool Open Studio
We also welcome input from the homeschool community as this programming grows. If you’d like to share ideas or have questions, please reach out to Faren at faren@wovenpatharttherapy.com.
Creative Art Classes
Woven Path Creative Classes provide a welcoming, inclusive space to explore art in a supportive studio environment. These classes are not therapy, they’re designed for community, curiosity, and hands-on creative exploration.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, each class offers a chance to slow down, make something meaningful, and enjoy the process of creating alongside others.
Interested in Teaching a Class?
The studio loves collaborating with local artists, makers, and creatives. If you have a class, workshop, or creative idea you’d like to bring to the community, Amy would be excited to connect with you. Reach out at: amy@wovenpatharttherapy.com
Group and Class offerings
Group experiences can be a powerful way to connect with others while exploring personal growth and healing in a supportive, facilitated space. At Woven Path Art Therapy and Counseling, our creative arts workshops and therapy groups are intentionally small, inclusive, and guided by patient, practicing artists and skilled therapists. These offerings are designed to foster connection, reflection, and insight while honoring each person’s pace and lived experience. Rooted in process rather than perfection, our groups provide structure, care, and space to explore creativity as a meaningful pathway toward growth and healing.
4-Week Series | Saturdays, January 10–31 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: The Burrow, 202 E Division Street
Cost: $100 (includes all materials during the class)
+ an option to purchase your frame loom at the end of the class
Get cozy and creative this winter in our Weaving on a Frame Loom class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and those with some experience who want to refresh their skills or explore new techniques.
Participants will learn how to set up a warp, practice three basic weaving stitches, and experiment with color, pattern, and texture to create a one-of-a-kind woven wall hanging.
Each session introduces new skills, from weaving stitches and fringe to shaping and finishing your piece, while leaving plenty of room for playful exploration and personal style. Each week builds on the last, blending structure with creative freedom in a relaxed, community setting.
All materials are provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity.
Follow @wovenpatharttherapy on Instagram to keep up with future art workshops and creative gatherings.
Art Therapy for Therapists is an 8-week group for mental health professionals seeking space for reflection, creativity, and connection. This group blends art-making with guided themes and group dialogue, offering you a chance to:
Reconnect with your own creative process
Explore your personal experiences in the therapy role
Find community with fellow therapists
Build sustainable practices for wellness and balance
Each 90-minute session includes an optional art prompt, time for open creative expression, and group reflection. No previous art experience is needed, just curiosity and openness.
Details:
When: Mondays 6:30-8:00pm starting Oct. 6th, for 8 weeks (until Nov. 24th)
Where: Ishpeming, MI
Cost: $400 for the full 8-week series (early bird registration rate of $365 is available until 9/15!!)
Materials: All art supplies provided
Facilitators: Amy Rynn, LPC, ATR-BC and Faren Peterson, LPC, MAAT
Because this is a closed group, registration secures your spot for all 8 weeks.
What’s in the Gallery?
Each month, the studio participates in Ishpeming’s First Friday Art Walk, featuring new gallery exhibitions that are open to the public. These shows highlight local artists and invite the community to experience the joy and inspiration of creative expression.
Homeschool Open Studio
Join us for a relaxed, creative Homeschool Open Studio designed to give homeschool students a space to connect, explore art, and express themselves in a supportive community setting.
This experiential, open-studio style group will include multiple art stations facilitated by a licensed art therapist. Children are welcome to move between stations at their own pace, engaging in creative play, self-expression, and connection with peers. Parents are welcome to stay and participate or observe alongside their child.
This is not therapy and is not billed through insurance. It is a community-based art experience grounded in art therapy principles.
What to Expect
Open-ended art-making in a calm, welcoming environment
Optional themes and creative prompts
A wide variety of art materials provided
Emphasis on creativity, self-expression, and confidence-building
Space for connection, acceptance, and peer support
Art-making offers a safe container for trying new things, developing skills, and expressing emotions in a healthy way. This studio celebrates individuality and invites each child to be seen as a creator.
Schedule
Tuesdays | 10:00–11:30 AM
Kindergarten – Grade 3
First Tuesday of each month
February 3 • March 3 • April 7
Grades 4 – 6
Second Tuesday of each month
February 10 • March 10 • April 14
Grades 8 – 12
Fourth Tuesday of each month
February 24 • March 24 • April 21
Pricing & Registration
$25 per child (cash)
$28 per child (Venmo, PayPal, or check)
Pre-registration is required for each session.
To reserve your child’s spot, please text 970-829-1257
or email faren@wovenpatharttherapy.com
Payment options:
-Cash (payable day of session)
-Check (payable to Faren Peterson)
-Venmo: @Faren-Peterson
About the Facilitator
Open Studio is facilitated by Faren Peterson, who has a background in mental health and social-emotional education within schools, community art groups, nannying, and art therapy counseling. Each child is met with respect, care, and thoughtful support.
