Markey to Host Monthly Art Therapy Tables for Patients, Visitors and Staff

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2015) - Starting this month, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center art therapist Fran Belvin will be hosting several art therapy craft sessions each month in the Whitney-Hendrickson Building.

The table is an extension of Markey's regular art therapy program, which gives patients a way to express themselves through creating a unique work of art and to also allow them to share their experience and emotions in a more comfortable environment than a typical therapy session. Although the regular art therapy sessions are mainly for patients, loved ones and staff are also welcome to join and benefit from the open art therapy craft sessions at Markey.

In February, the art table project will be making Valentine's Day-themed pillows. All sessions will be located in the Whitney-Hendrickson Building first floor lobby. The dates and times for February's events are:

·      Monday, Feb. 2; noon-2 p.m.

·      Wednesday, Feb. 4; 9-11 a.m.

·      Friday, Feb. 6; 9-11 a.m.

Previously, Belvin has hosted art therapy "Healing Symbol" and ornament tables at Markey.