About Aliki
Create, express, reflect
My professional background
I completed my Bachelor of Education at the University of Regina (Canada) and began my career as a classroom teacher. A few years later, my passion for art veered me into starting my own business and running an art education company. From there I consulted with a variety of school boards and grade levels, offering professional development and implementing a variety of art programs to schools in Calgary, Alberta.
I attended the Alberta College of Art where I majored in drawing, painting, and glass blowing. During this time, I grew increasingly interested in the healing properties of art making. For decades I had read and had a keen interest in psychology and art therapy.
In 2012 I moved to Brisbane, Australia, where I studied art therapy and was exposed to many new modalities of healing. I dove deep into my own personal healing journey which has allowed me to have an experiential appreciation for the pain and suffering of my clients.
Today, I work in Calgary, Alberta, and I love what I do!
I’m trauma-informed certified, and although I welcome and work with all adults, I have a keen interest in working with the 50+ demographic.
About Aliki Sirounis Braun
Aliki began her journey as a classroom teacher, later venturing into the world of art, publishing a colouring book, and becoming a practicing visual artist. Her work can be found in collections across Canada, Europe, and Australia, from high-end galleries in California to the banks of the Seine River in Paris.
Known for guiding others on their creative path, Aliki developed a 7-Step-System that demystifies drawing for anyone.
In 1991, Aliki established Aliki’s Art House in Calgary, Canada, renowned for its ability to teach even the most skeptical, to draw realistically. A detour to Australia led to her second venture, Aliki’s Art in Mind, blending artmaking, therapy, and mindfulness for holistic healing.
Passionate about witnessing epiphanies, Aliki cherishes those moments of realization that transform lives. Beyond her work, she enjoys family and socializing time, public speaking, church, political activism, and immersing herself in the arts and community.
Today, Aliki focuses on therapeutic art mindfulness for adults, offering workshops and children’s classes that foster self-expression and connection. Her mission is to empower individuals through the therapeutic use of art.
“In facing life’s unexpected setbacks, I’ve found personal clarity and comfort in art therapy. Each challenge has deepened my empathy and insight into the human experience. Now, I’m dedicated to guiding others through life’s trials, using art and a mix of other methods to offer support and healing.” -Aliki