Creativity

Haiku for Wellbeing

Writing is good for expressing your feelings, but it can also help to distract you from any unwanted thoughts or feelings. This workshop will help you write a Haiku – a short form of simple poetry, taking nature as the subject – to help you with your mental wellbeing.

Create Your Own World 

On this two-week course you will learn how to create a colourful world setting for a story. Through therapeutic and fun exercises you will then be encouraged to explore your imaginative setting and meet the characters who live there.  

Winter Creative Writing 

Write in response to a selection of seasonal-themed prompts where you can explore and connect with your favourite aspects of winter. This workshop is for everyone to share their thoughts, words and reflections about the season we are connecting with.

Spring Creative Writing 

Write in response to a selection of seasonal-themed prompts where you can explore and connect with your favourite aspects of spring. This workshop is for everyone to share their thoughts, words and reflections about the season we are connecting with.  

Reading for Wellbeing

Join our relaxed reading session to enjoy a selection of short stories and extracts from novels to inspire, comfort and support your wellbeing. Discuss your favourite stories and poetry with others.

Creativity for Wellbeing

Do you ever find yourself stuck for something to do?  Are you looking to make new connections in a safe and fun environment? This four-week course offers a chance to engage in a variety of free or budget-friendly activities. We will use creative materials to explore wellbeing topics, develop a toolkit of crafts/creative skills that can be used to enhance wellbeing and express emotions, and make new connections with like-minded people. No experience necessary!