For Mental Health
Interested in trying out a new art form and developing skills in a relaxed atmosphere?
Creativity Works’ Mental Health Creative Support Service offers an opportunity to learn some creative skills, make new friends and is suitable for people who are in the process of recovery from ongoing mental health challenges, anxiety or depression to help build confidence, learn new skills and make friends. There are also spaces to attend creative peer support groups, which are managed by group members and have occasional visiting art tutors.
If you would like to book a place on a course or join a creative peer support group, please fill in the enrolment form and return it to Philippa specifying the project you would like to participate in. Or for further information please get in touch with Philippa (philippa@creativityworks.org.uk) or call the office on 01761 438852.
Peer-Led Groups Pages
- Writing Space
- Get Creative [coming soon]
Projects
Current Courses & Groups:
Photography: Journey to Wellbeing [Mendip Wellbeing Project] 6 week course starting Thursday 24th September
This 6 week course will offer and share ideas for using photography as a personal journey for wellbeing, within a community.
During the sessions we will explore the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and how photography can help us in a frantic world. We will do this through a variety of photographic techniques...
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Wild Art at Home [Mendip Wellbeing Project]
6 week course starting Thursday 1st October
You will benefit from being creative and become more familiar with the natural materials around us, using natural materials to create simple but beautiful art.
Working with wonderful textures, patterns and shapes so abundant in the natural world gives us an opportunity to slow down and really see...
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Journaling for Wellbeing [Mendip Wellbeing Project]
6 week course starting Tuesday 6th October
The Art of Being Curious with Jill Carter
Have fun creatively connecting with yourself and others through the process of journaling, responding to life journeys, findings, place and possibilities.
Tuesday; 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th October, 3rd & 10th November 10.30am – 12noon
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Creative Writing [Mendip Wellbeing Project]
6 week course starting Monday 19th October
This course will help you to connect with your creativity and learn simple ways to write inspired by the world around you.
The focus is on building confidence, and playing creatively through words, whether writing from life or the imagination. The focus is on enjoyment, sharing and connecting...
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The Creative Home [Mendip Wellbeing Project]
6 week course starting Monday 19th October
A fun exploration of art techniques using materials you are likely to have in the home, from packaging to the contents of your kitchen cupboard.
Suitable for anyone who enjoys making things, as well as those who haven’t made art since they were very young but would like to give it a go.
Mondays;...
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Radstock Wellbeing and Loving Life Group
New Six-week course starting 7th November
Come and be inspired to explore your own creativity through a range of art techniques. Each week will be themed to encourage your own exploration with a sense of fun and discovery! No previous experience necessary. All welcome.
Thursdays 12.00 – 2pm at Radstock Trinity Methodist Church
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Creative Writing Workshops with Writing Space
Some dates with guest writers Christina Sanders & Sara Firman
Would you like to develop Creative Writing Skills and connect with other writers and the world around you?
We invite you to join our sessions every Tuesday afternoon in Central Bath to learn simple practices to rebuild confidence in writing, draw on life experiences and kindle creativity through...
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[Peer-led Group] Writing Space - weekly peer support group
Tuesday afternoons 1 – 4pm, Central Bath.
A creative writing and poetry group for people with experience of writing who would like to meet others to share ideas and mutual support in the writing process. Some sessions will be facilitated by a writer; others will be for the group to continue developing their ideas.
Members support the...
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[Peer-led Group] Textiles: Get Creative Crafts for Wellbeing
Tuesdays - Bath. 2pm - 4pm
Boost confidence, experiment, share and learn creative textile techniques in a small supportive group. Skill Seekers is a group that meets weekly to socialise, create and develop projects. Come and share ideas and develop your skills. No previous experience is necessary. Suitable for B&NES...
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[Peer-led Group] Keynsham Photowalkers
Wednesdays, Keynsham 10.30 - 12.30
Would you like to know more about your local community by exploring it through a camera lens in a friendly photography group?
Experiment with digital photography. Learn to edit your images. Take part in walks and discussions in a friendly group. Share social history stories. Express yourself...
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[Peer-led Group] Foxhill Happy Snappers
Thursdays, Foxhill 11.00 - 1pm
Do you live in Foxhill? Would you like to know more about your local community by exploring it through a camera lens in a friendly photography group?
Experiment with digital photography. Learn to edit your images. Take part in walks and discussions. Share social history stories. Express yourself...
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Examples of other wellbeing projects we run:
Networks
Space for recreational art for women who are in prison, on probation, homeless or trapped in street sex work.
Words for Wellbeing: Creative Writing and Storytelling
A supportive space for personal development using stories, the imagination and creative exercises.