I majored in art and I enjoyed all of it. Sculpture (which I never took) might be fun.

I took a pottery class. I loved it from start to finish and couldn't get enough of it. Then took a simple crafts class on how to make crafts for decoration or to sell them or give as gifts. Loved that one too. Brought out the creative side of me that I never knew existed.I have always wanted to learn to make stain glass items.

Pick whatever you want mate

Drawing is kinda tough for me, that's why I'm doing it as a challenge hobby (all though I've totally slacked for the last few weeks.) I recommend "Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain" if you think you can skip the class but keep the scheduled structure suggested in the book.

Clay, depending on different types, can be fun and frustrating. You really get to learn how to start all over again if that's what you're after. Pottery, though, I have no idea. I got fed up with clay fast in my high school courses, too messy for class work, I guess.

Painting is a very free moment, you can be all over the place or you can tighten up and get into detail. I like to paint figurines I buy for pennies on the dollar, spray paint them white first if you're interested in that.

You can scrap book and make a somewhat personally useful item through a month or long walk through memory lane. Those can be great gifts for family members, too.

I, personally, on the direct subject of art therapy, loved loved loved crayons. I could press down as hard as I wanted without ripping paper. (Almost all my journals have multiple pages ripped and at times like a forth of the book. What? I get angry.)

Hope this is helpful! But what it comes down to is what you'll ENJOY doing. Doesn't matter if your all that good because that's what a class if for - to learn and understand, to grow and develop skills. You'll end up feeling better no matter your choice!

I plan on doing an art therapy course this spring, that uses paint, clay, and writing. I am really looking forward to it.

Take whatever interests you, as you will get the most out of it.

I have often considered taking an Art History course because I like KNOWING stuff about the artists and paintings, or whatever......I don't usually feel like the stuff I MAKE is too great, really. I'm a trivia buff, so the history class would be more up my alley.

Awesome idea. I've always wanted to do a pottery or sculpture class.

Have fun :)

nick, this really is a wonderful idea and I recommend it to anyone. Keep in mind that you may not do well in just "any" form of art and it could become frustrating. Go into it as a form of expression, release, compliment to your every day life. If you like to work with your hands, I would recommend some form of "clay" art. If you like to express your emotions, I would recommend some form of painting. You can also do "photo shop" which can be done on the computer and be fun and expressive.

Think it thorough and research the different things you can do. Choose according to what might help you and something that would be fun to learn. I find pleasure in sketching, watercolor, acrylics, writing, quilting, which are my favorites. With each art that I learned, I can express different emotions that help me manage this disorder. xo

I to think this is a fabulous idea. I took up photography, couldnt afford a class, but i love it, & it has really helped me. Id suggest pickin up a pad of paper, & see if you, can draw, cuz i cant worth a shit, although my mom took a painting class & she couldnt paint at all & her stuff came out pretty good. Myself id take pottery, something i can get my hands into.
Best of luck

It depends on your interests and abilities. I love drawing, but it isn't always therapeutic for me because I get very frustrated when I am having difficulty with getting started or the drawing just isn't right. However I am always a proponent of Ceramics. It seems like it is therapeutic to almost everyone. Personally, ceramics saved my life. It is very calming for me, allows me to focus and can be a great escape when you need one. I went through the death of my grandfather last semester and used my ceramics class and pieces to help me express what I couldn't express in any other way.

Art Major here.

I personally find photography to be very relaxing. I have yet to take sculpture but it could be fun.

Just go with the courses you know sound interesting stay away from the technical art courses like composition and stay away from art history or appreciation.