Creative Club - Negativity into positivity

Creativity can help us to become as resilient as a Pigeon!

Pigeons are among the most resilient birds, brought to the UK hundreds of years ago as a food source and then domesticated as messengers; they have since become wild and survive, even thrive despite the external forces put upon them. Let’s be more pigeon!

Join us for Creative Club to explore the connection between creativity and wellbeing. Using a range of playful and reflective techniques, we will experiment with how creative practice might help us feel calmer, freer, and more resilient.

Creativity is proven to support overall wellbeing. We want to give you the time and space to build that regular me time and learn to prioritise play. Through a mix of guided exercises and open exploration, you’ll have the chance to test new ideas and discover the joys of creativity.

This series of workshops invites you to investigate expressing yourself, finding yourself and really relaxing; exploring your inner artist and building up to give you creative opportunities to share your creations.

No prior art experience (or belief in your own “artistic skill”) is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play. All materials are provided along with drinks and snack options.

Please note: we are not mental health professionals. If you require mental health support, we encourage you to seek guidance from appropriate services.

Themes:

April - Switching Off Your Brain: sometimes the brain tries really hard to figure out a solution but sometimes there isn’t a traditional solution and actually you need to flick the off switch to relax rather than problem solve.

(Drawing)

WABi Sabi (Japanese philosophy seeing beauty in the imperfection and simplicity) - Roll paper out on papers to draw on - taking pressure off of perfection by allowing imperfections

May - I am who I am: exploring making mood boards of all the quirky things that you are drawn to, celebrating the uniqueness and individuality.

(Collage and paint)

- Weird is cool, is limited edition - what makes a good limited edition product? Something that is different and stands out.

- What brings you joy.

June - Mood Mark Making: expressing emotions

(Paint, chalk, pastels)

July - Affirmations: looking at the science of rewiring the brain.

(Printing)

- I can’t, I can

- Imposter - Belonging.

Primal brain into ‘intelligent brain’ - the idea that the cave man brain hidden under modern brain.

Emile Coue “Every day and in every way I am feeling better and better”

August - Express Yourself Poster Making:

(Collage)

Rebel against - look at rebellious artists for inspiration such as…Vivianne Westwood

November - Negativity into Positivity: exploring turning negative things/moods in to positivity through the practice of art.

(Mixed Media)

Changing Weather

- Fear in to comfort

- Anxiety in to trust

December - Finding the Joy:

(Mixed media)

Squiggles in to something joyful

Anger in to happiness

...More dates to be announced for 2027