Who is it for?
Our courses are run in small group settings by professional artists and musicians, who have lots of experience working with people from all artistic backgrounds. Our courses are for adults 19+. All materials are provided. We prioritise people with health conditions, disabilities and/or unpaid caring responsibilities.
Relief printing is the process of cutting marks into a material. This course is designed to enable you to experience the joys of making marks using a variety of relief printmaking techniques: jigsaw, keyblock and multiblock using lino. No previous knowledge is required. You will create your own images using these techniques with support and guidance at every step of the journey.
Where and when?
Wednesdays 1-4pm at St John’s Church Hall, March, PE15 8NH
Cost
Dependent on income. FREE for those on a low income or means-tested benefits. Please see website for further details: www.creativefenland.org.uk/about-courses
How do I join?
Apply on our website: www.creativefenland.org.uk/courses, email magda@creativefenland.org.uk or phone 07707 972721.
One Step at a Time is The Line’s ongoing programme of Wellbeing Walks.
Aiming to improve fitness and wellbeing, particularly following a period of isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, these free guided walks explore the wildlife, art and heritage along The Line in Newham.
Come and join a friendly group of walkers in your local area led by Sheyamali Sudesh, The Line’s Engagement Coordinator, in collaboration with Youth Guides. Each walk is completed at a gentle pace with regular pauses to sit, reflect and make conversation. We will make our way along the route for approximately 20-30 minutes before stopping for refreshments and returning to the start point.
We meet 12pm on Thursdays at The Print House, Stratford High Street, E15.
Please get in touch by emailing wellbeing@the-line.org or call 020 3488 9250 to find out more.
Join The Salisbury Museum expects and artist Tamsin Loveday at the Friary Community Centre for a series of creative sessions where you’ll explore creative connections with our ancestors by exploring extraordinary objects from the Salisbury Museum Collection.
Beginning with the theme of “gather”, we will turn our attention to a different theme each week, focussing on activities of everyday life and the things we have in common with the people of the past.
You don’t have to have any previous experience or even think of yourself as particularly arty or creative to participate!
Creative sessions will take place every Tuesday, 25 April – 20 June, 10:30-1pm (no session 30th May) for adults aged 20+.
Well City is a Salisbury based partnership project providing creative opportunities to support mental health and well-being through arts and heritage.
Join ArtCare and Salisbury photographer Simon Ward for a series of sessions exploring digital photography techniques using cameras and mobile phones.
This free 8-week course for adults 20+ is designed to encourage you to try out activities looking at colour, composition, lighting and framing printed works; as well as exploring portraiture, reportage, landscape, and macro photography.
Our activities will take place in both indoor studio settings and outdoors walking around Salisbury landscapes, architecture, and events in the city.
You’ll have time to experiment and become confident taking digital images, leading up to a display of work at the end of the course.
You don’t have to have any previous experience or even think of yourself as particularly arty or creative to participate!
Creative sessions will take place, every Tuesday, 9 – 23 May, 6 June – 4 July, 10:30-1pm.
Well City is a Salisbury based partnership project providing creative opportunities to support mental health and well-being through arts and heritage.
Free wellbeing and art sessions in seven locations across Redcar & Cleveland and Middlesbrough – contact us for details
Please join us as we welcome Artist Donna Fox for a series of silk painting workshops to make hand made bunting using hot wax batik and silk dying techniques. Donna will lead a number of sessions which will incorporate your designs into the overall bunting display, which we hope will share your stories in a creative way to be enjoyed by everyone visiting the centre.
Each session will have two workshops to try and will take you on a journey of discovery allowing you to explore different art and craft techniques.
No experience is necessary as all instructions will be given at the sessions.
Fridays from 21st October – 16th December 2022 (no session on the 28th October)
Medley runs art for wellbeing projects for people to take part in from their own homes, in their own time.
Participants receive regular email resources and have the opportunity to share artwork and experiences in a private project Facebook group.
Next projects will be a Set Aside month-long project in February 2023, with daily prompts, and another daily challenge project planned for June. I will also hold an event for Creativity & Wellbeing Week in May 2023 and another event for Mental Health Awareness Week, also in May. I can also lead bespoke workshops or projects for groups or individuals.
There is usually a sign-up fee of £3 or £4 but this can be waived if needed. To take part go to https://medley.live/community-sessions/ or email medleymusicartnature@outlook.com
A space to develop your creativity and meet new people
Who is it for?
Our Art Groups are for people with mild to moderate physical and/or mental health challenges. You will not need to complete a referral form.
Unlike our Arts on Prescription course, Art Group sessions are not taught. You can choose your own art projects and a member of staff is always on hand if you need inspiration or help using materials. Basic materials are provided.
Where and when?
Mondays 2 – 4pm @ The Bath House, Wolverton
Cost
£2 per 2 hour session – this nominal fee includes the use of materials and refreshments.
How do I join?
Please contact us on info@artsforhealthmk.org.uk or 01908 996124 for more information.
Every Wednesday from 2-3pm via Zoom
Stay stimulated, re-energised and connected from home!
Art Wednesdays is an outstanding opportunity for people with memory challenges and their companions to socialise, engage creatively, learn new art techniques, discover fascinating art and heritage collections and improve their brain health in a friendly online video workshop via Zoom.
Our weekly sessions are run by Emily from Arts 4 Dementia. Twice a month, our talented resident artist, Celia Pickering hosts a practical art session for the group, encouraging participants to get creative from the comfort of their own home. These sessions are fun and relaxed and enable people to share ideas and creations – it is all about giving it a go!
We are delighted to be able to welcome guest hosts to some sessions, which which are always fascinating. These have included curators and guides from leading museums such as the V&A, Science Museum, Museum of London, Sir John Soane’s Museum and the Wallace Collection, who have engaged and enriched us, bringing their buildings, exhibitions and collections to life. Other guest hosts have included talented facilitators for singing, dance and craft.
Art Wednesdays restart in 2022 on January 12!
