Magical drawing courses

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Explore Drawing for Well-being with Dr. Unnur Guðrún Óttarsdóttir

Dr. Unnur Guðrún Óttarsdóttir, a leader in art therapy, education, and research, offers unique drawing courses that combine creativity, memory, and emotional growth. With over 40 years of experience as an educator, therapist, artist, and researcher, she brings an innovative and expert approach to teaching.

Renowned for her work in memory drawing research, Unnur explores how drawing aids memory recall, emotional processing, and personal reflection. Her courses equip participants with tools to use art for self-expression, relationship-building, trauma processing, and cognitive enhancement.

Unnur has taught art therapy across Europe, including at the Iceland University of the Arts, the British Association of Art Therapists, and HAN University of Applied Sciences. Her diverse expertise enriches her teaching, blending international perspectives with therapeutic and educational practices.

As a leader in interdisciplinary projects like the Erasmus initiative “Social Inclusion and Well-being through the Arts,” and an active member of the European Federation of Art Therapy’s Research Committee, Unnur advances the use of art to promote well-being and social inclusion.

Her courses offer transformative experiences that combine drawing with research and therapeutic methods, empowering participants to enhance memory, deepen emotional awareness, and foster social connections.

Join Dr. Unnur’s courses to discover how art enriches your life, supports your learning, and promotes well-being.

*Images created by art therapist Hanneke Goldsteen during a lecture and workshop on Research Through Art led by Dr. Unnur Óttarsdóttir at the Master of Art Therapy program at HAN University of Applied Sciences