Art Therapy Centre

Who we are: 

Art therapy in academic settings provides students with opportunities for self-expression, emotional hygiene, and self-reflection. The creative process promotes mental health, personal development, creativity, and social bonding. Art therapy activities help students cope with academic stress, contribute to mental well-being, and promote a holistic approach to learning and life. Artcentre creates a safe and stimulating environment in which students can develop their creative skills and discover new forms of relaxation and self-support.

Activities we plan to implement: 

  • Providing regular art therapy activities focused on relaxation, creativity, and mental health support.
  • Implementation of various creative techniques – painting by numbers, diamond painting, iconography, acrylic drip painting,  acrylic or watercolor painting, calligraphy, wood burning, and board games that promote creativity and social interaction.
  • Ongoing addition of new art techniques based on students' needs and interests.
  • Organizing one-off creative challenges during the academic year, such as:
     – Create your own candle (creative candle making)
     – Freshen up your home with a lavender doll or sachet
     – Would you like to try your hand at wood burning? (making a wooden cup coaster)
     – Become a master soap maker
     – Decorate your home with your own accessories (clay crafting)
     – Inspiration in light (making a mosaic candle holder)
  • Supporting students in finding opportunities for personal development, relaxation, and creative self-expression through artistic activities.

 

Contact:

Type of support

ARTCENTRE

Name

ThDr. Pavol Kochan, PhD.

Contact (mail)

pavol.kochan@unipo.sk

Contact (landline/mobile.)

051/77 24 729

Building and room number

main building VŠA (at the rear entrance), room no: 90A

17. novembra 1, 080 01 Prešov

Office hours

Tue 8:00-11:20, Thu 9:00-10:40

Updated by: Jana Mačáková , 21.01.2026