About CanBead
We are a non-profit charity based in New Zealand, offering free art therapy workshops for individuals experiencing illness, trauma, and loss. The workshops focus on beading crafts and offer a variety of items such as jewellery, bag tags, suncatchers, and bookmarks. Our charity aims to reach a wide audience therefore we work with other charities around New Zealand exclusively. Our workshops are all-inclusive, non-judgmental spaces to create, gather and make friends.
Our Mission
Provide a supportive environment that distracts through creative activities which build well-being for those experiencing illness trauma and loss.
Our Vision
People experiencing illness, trauma and loss, and their support networks, are provided with a creative outlet in a supportive environment.
Art has the power to heal, inspire, and empower. We believe in the transformative potential of art therapy to help individuals embrace their journey, define their future, and change their world.
