Arts Wellness Workshops
YSDAF turns 10, and we’re going on tour!
Ticketing
Saturday
5th
Jul 2025
11:00AM (GMT+8)
Process Painting Workshop 1
Watch at Venue
12:30PM (GMT+8)
Process Painting Workshop 2
Watch at Venue
About
KitaReka is a community space in the heart of PARC Subang Jaya where well-being meets creativity and community. They will be offering two arts wellness programmes at YSDAF - Blackout Poetry and Process Painting Workshop.
Blackout Poetry (11am - 1:30pm)
Transform old pages into personal poems by blacking out words and highlighting the ones that speak to you. This mindful experience fosters creativity and self-expression, and offers a space for self-reflection, a sense of personal voice and meaning-making.
Perfect for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, it’s a gentle, soothing way to slow down, nourish your wellbeing, and connect with your inner self.
Process Painting
Session 1: 11am - 12pm
Session 2: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Process Painting emphasises the journey of creation, fostering self-expression and creativity through an intuitive, judgment-free approach to painting that encourages personal growth and emotional exploration. Process Painting highlights the importance of painting as a natural, instinctive process, promoting connection, being active, taking notice, learning and giving for mental well-being.
For Ages: 3 years old and above (children aged 3 - 6 have to be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
🔔 IMPORTANT:
Those who have pre-registered must show up at the workshop location at least 15 min. prior to the workshop time. Otherwise your spot will be released.
About the Artiste
At KitaReka, creativity is at the core of everything they do, encouraging self-expression and personal fulfillment through evidence-based practices that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. They envision a space where connections are made, ideas are born, and social capital is cultivated—a community rooted in inclusivity, empathy, and mindfulness.
As a community programme by HumanKind, a registered social enterprise focused on nurturing emotional and mental well-being, they create supportive, empowering environments using creative arts, evidence-based methods, and asset-based community development. Their team of mental health professionals—clinical psychologists, play therapists, art therapists, and counsellors—works alongside trained volunteers to foster resilience, strengthen social bonds, and drive lasting, positive change in the communities they serve.
Notes
- Due to high traffic flow, do use public transport or an e-hailing service. Free YSDAF shuttle from LRT Subang Jaya Station.
- Do allow enough time to reach the venue & find the location. Your spot will be released if you are not at the workshop location 15 minutes prior to workshop time.
- Do read through the info listed for the workshop (age group, suitability, language etc)
- By joining our workshop at the Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025, you understand that on occasion videos and pictures of you/your child will be taken and recorded for archiving and promotional material.
About Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival
After two months of Kampung Tour to five states around Peninsular Malaysia, Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025 will finally be kicking off its much-anticipated Urban Tour from June to August 2025.
This time, festival goers will have three chances to catch YSDAF at three different locations around Klang Valley which means triple the fun and triple the excitement!
YSDAF 2025 Urban Tour begins at KL East Mall on 14 June, followed by PARC (Subang Jaya) on 5 July and, finally, Elmina Lakeside Mall on 9 August. Everyone is invited!
Like past festivals, YSDAF 2025 will feature bite-sized performances by Malaysian artistes across different genres, from the traditional to the contemporary, from music and dance to theatre and visual arts. Apart from its scale, what sets YSDAF apart is that it also offers a highly interactive experience so you will have the chance to get your hands dirty, pick up a new skill or craft your own masterpiece at one of its workshops.
The highlight of the Urban Tour are its anchor performances by its programme partners Young KL Singers, MyDance Alliance and Orang Orang Drum Theatre. Apart from these highlights, festival goers can look forward to a unique festival experience at each location as the programming ls largely different with a different lineup of artistes and acts.
