Creative therapy

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Creative therapy courses and workshops across the UK, along with online creative therapy courses. Arts and crafts have long been established as effective ways of enhancing the human journey - both physical and mental.

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Abstract Art Workshop with Jo Garden Art in a beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

Abstract Art Workshop with Jo Garden Art in a beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 21st February 2021

Welcome to an absorbing day creating your own piece of abstract art with Jo Garden Art workshops. Whether you are familiar with abstract painting or have never tried it, you will have the freedom to experiment and enjoy this fascinating process. There is a YouTube video on the Jo Garden Art website which gives load of information! Your ‘canvas’ is smooth solid pine rectangle, pre-painted with a warm grey gesso. You can choose from a long single piece, 120cm x 15cm or two shorter pieces, 60cm x 15cm. These have...

Carving & sculpture workshops

Carving & sculpture workshops

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 19th January 2021

Learn how to carve in a single day with one-to-one tuition. A one day course specifically aimed at complete beginners with no previous knowledge. Learn how to carve a relief in wood in a single day, (the very foundation of all sculpture in the round) with highly personal one to one tuition in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District National Park. One to one tuition is by far the best and quickest way to learn a new skill, without the usual distractions of a group situation. This is a...

Celtic Pattern, Geometry and Imagination

Celtic Pattern, Geometry and Imagination

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 25th October 2021

The course will explore the interplay between traditional geometry and imaginative freehand ornament within Celtic Art from its Palaeolithic beginnings through to its Classical and Christian periods. Students will learn to draw and compose the traditional forms of Celtic knot work, zoomorphic animal patterns and Celtic key patterns as well as the unique geometrical methods of compass drawn spiral patterns. The Celtic practice of composing manuscript pages using the geometry of squares and proportional rectangles will also be covered.

Needle felt workshop

Needle felt workshop

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 19th January 2021

Half day needle felting courses in Stroud and Bristol. Yvonne is a fully qualified adult education teacher with a Fine Art degree, and an advanced mindfulness certificate, with many years experience as a practising artist and a meditator. You will enjoy the benefits of mindful observation with a needle felt workshop. Get in touch with yourself, be in the moment to create your own needle felt picture or three dimensional felt sculpture. You will be taught the various techniques of needle felt and be encouraged to feel relaxed and empowered,...

Creative Art as Therapy

Creative Art as Therapy

In-person course

Buckinghamshire - Next course on 20th February 2021

Solitude is the fount of healing. Creative Art as Therapy, is a holistic well-being programme, designed to support individuals to access creativity and begin their own personal artistic journey. The day begins with a short mindful meditation practice, followed by writing down awareness gained during meditation. You will be encouraged to explore your creativity through writing, drawing and painting. Integrating meditation and mindful awareness to create art. Meditation is a powerful and an inspirational process, it allows us to experience the flow of joyful memories, hidden sorrows and awareness of...

Make a beautiful felt bag in The Forest Of Dean

Make a beautiful felt bag in The Forest Of Dean

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 19th January 2021

Learn to make your own beautiful felt bag on this one day course! Due to Covid, this course is now one to one, or for two people from the same household. You will be shown how different styles of bags are made. How to add handles, flaps or a pocket, and to design the pattern, then helped to make a bag to your own desig I have been making, and teaching felt making for many years now, and have developed this range of courses to cover basic felt making techniques,...

Large ceramic character hare

Large ceramic character hare

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 6th November 2021

On this workshop you will create a large hare full of character and unique to you. You will learn all about how to work with clay and your imagination to build your hare over the weekend. The groups are small, no more than five people and are run from my home in Trawden, Lancashire. During the pandemic we will be moving to a larger venue) I have twenty years experience running workshops and playing with clay and love it! The course times are from 11am until approx 4pm on both...

Nautical Mirror Using Powertex Universal Medium

Nautical Mirror Using Powertex Universal Medium

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 22nd January 2021

Come and create this beautiful nautical mirror which resembles a porthole. It is created with Powertex Universal Medium and recycled fabrics and hand made clay elements. More information regarding Powertex is available on my other listings. Full tuition at every stage. Workshops are held in my purpose built studio, at the bottom of my garden with a maximum of 4 people, so you receive excellent student to tutor ratio. I love to help people create beautiful Art. Anyone with a reasonable degree of dexterity can create with Powertex. Come give...

Detox your mind body & home

Detox your mind body & home

In-person course

Hertfordshire - Next course on 19th January 2021

On this TimeOut4Me workshop we will be covering: - Ways to look after the wellbeing of "No1" - Exploring Essential Oils and their many benefits for health and home - How to make chemical free home cleaning products - Make your own Bach Flower remedy to take home - Mindfulness and Happiness ......all in a fun and relaxed environment. Home made healthy food ideas and treats offered at the workshop. Come along with your friends or join a small group with other like minded people. They can also be tailor...

Mindful embroidery for beginners, Sewing, Button Craft, East Riding of Of Yorkshire

Mindful embroidery for beginners, Sewing, Button Craft, East Riding of Of Yorkshire

In-person course

East Riding of Yorkshire - Next course on 24th January 2021

Mindful Embroidery for beginners is the perfect workshop to make time for you, get away from electronics and the tv, and an opportunity to free your mind and try something different and relaxing. Embroidery is perhaps considered a little more creative and modern than knitting, but just like knitting it has stood the test of time. It’s something you can pop in your bag and do as andwhen you have a spare minute. You don’t need to be an experienced at sewing, it doesn’t have to be perfect, it’s about...

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