The journey inward
begins here.
An invitation to explore, express and discover in a safe and creative space through Sandplay and expressive art.
There is light within
every story.
Where the same room blooms into colour: a rainbow path, drifting hearts, and a little more wonder.
A dark stone chamber where a doorway fills with warm golden light, stars scattered across the night sky within.
Find your way in
Find your way inThree doors. One journey within
Everyone arrives for a different reason. Choose the space that feels right for you, or reach out and we will help you find it.
What actually happens
A session, gently explained
If you are not quite sure what to expect, that is completely normal. Here is what a first visit usually feels like.
- 01 You arrive as you are No preparation, no artistic ability, nothing to get right. Just a calm, private room and a warm welcome.
- 02 You explore at your pace The work speaks for you when words are hard. Maryke holds a safe, unhurried space while you create.
- 03 You leave a little lighter Nothing is analysed or judged. What surfaces is yours, and it stays with you.
Words we hold close
Little truths for the journey
Give the unseen a place to take shape.
Inside the studio
A warm, unhurried space to create
Real materials, real mess, real room to breathe. Sand and symbols, paint and pastel, clay and colour.
The person behind the practice
Meet Maryke
Maryke van Rensburg is a creative arts practitioner and Jungian Sandplay facilitator. She holds a calm, non-judgemental space where children, teenagers and adults can explore, express and reconnect with themselves through art and play.
Her training spans applied design, regression therapy, Jungian Sandplay, yoga and sensorimotor expressive arts, and she volunteers with creative-arts collectives and works with children at a special-needs centre.
We are the artists of our own journey.Read Maryke’s full story
Kind words
What people are saying
A few words from the children, families and adults who share this space.
Your service was excellent and really helpful, and fun, but also does the trick.
Thank you for everything that you are doing with my daughter. She is making so much progress with you. She adores you, I’m so glad you two have formed a trust bond.
I honestly feel so lucky and blessed to have been paired with Maryke. She’s incredibly compassionate, easy to talk to, and creates such a calm and welcoming space. I found myself opening up effortlessly and her gentle guidance helped me go deeper than I thought I could. It didn’t feel clinical or heavy, it felt like being gently led home to myself.
As always Maryke held space making me feel safe to explore and express what was coming up. It was a very interesting session and I was able to unpack some issues I have battled with for some time. It is always interesting as to what surfaces!
Very professional and helpful. She always helps me to release some of my tension and anxiety. I always feel better after a session.
Dependable, warm, and hardworking individual with a genuine commitment to the healing arts.
I now feel lighter and see myself differently, and that I’m a better person than I’d thought. Maryke is a compassionate person, and her empathy and kindness will help many going forward.
Get in touch
Reach out, gently
The easiest first step is a message or a call. If you are enquiring for a child, there is no need to explain everything now, we will talk properly when we are in touch.