About aah
Mission
Supporting emotional well-being through art and creativity.
Vision
Creating, inspiring and healing through arts and crafts.
AAH Art and Healing
AAH Art and Healing is a creative wellbeing studio based in Aireys Inlet on Victoria’s Surf Coast. Founded to support emotional wellbeing through creativity, AAH Art and Healing provides a welcoming space where people of all ages can explore art, self-expression, and personal growth. The studio offers art supplies, holistic art therapy, arts and crafts workshops, social-emotional learning programs, Chakradance classes, exhibitions, and creative community experiences. Through its combination of artistic practice and wellbeing services, AAH Art and Healing encourages people to connect with their creativity as a pathway to confidence, resilience, and healing.
Julia Freake
Julia Freake is an Australian artist, creative facilitator, and founder of AAH Art and Healing. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Surf Coast and by her family, Julia is passionate about helping people enhance their emotional wellbeing through creative expression. Her artwork spans a variety of mediums, including acrylic and oil painting, with styles ranging from contemporary graphic art and modern minimalism to landscapes, seascapes, and abstract works.
Since establishing AAH Art and Healing in 2020, Julia has developed a unique creative hub that combines art education, therapeutic programs, and community engagement. She offers workshops for children and adults, creative wellbeing programs, open studio experiences, and opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their work. Her vision is to create a safe, inclusive environment where creativity becomes a tool for learning, connection, self-discovery, and healing.
The Name - aah art and healing
Aah is an expression that, depending on the tone and infliction, can convey a number of different emotions including but not limited to:
