Category: Start Here

  • Art Therapy & Mental Health

    Art Therapy & Mental Health

    There’s something to be said about art and the positive effect it can have on mental illness. Usually, suggestions to combating mental illness range from exercising more, to getting out in the sun, to eating better, to taking a “mental health” day and pampering yourself – but, art? That’s not one that’s thrown out there…

  • An Introduction

    An Introduction

    Hi, I am Johnathan Hurkmans. I am the owner and proprietor of Big Bear’s Forge. Almost 10 years ago, I found myself at a crossroads in life.