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About the course

Explore painting and drawing in a welcoming and relaxed environment through our Art for Well-being courses. Designed to promote learning, enjoyment, and a basic understanding of various mediums like watercolours, acrylics, pencil, and pastel, this course empowers you to develop confidence in your own artistic expression. Art for Wellbeing courses are tutor led and may differ from course to course depending on the Tutors individual skills and expertise. The subject matters may range from landscapes to still life, portraits, abstract work and collage – they include an element of sustainability in your art practice. You'll find inspiration from both the tutor's guidance and renowned artists. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to reignite their artistic side, this course is perfect for you. Please read the entry requirements for the course in order for us to meet the funding criteria to maintain these very successful and needed courses in our community.

How is the course delivered and assessed?
Our classes provide a nurturing and encouraging environment where you can learn and grow as an artist. The tutor will guide you through various techniques and projects, ensuring that you feel supported and empowered to express your creativity.
What do I need to join (Entry Requirements)
You don’t need to have any art experience to join this course, however as part of our series of funded courses, you are limited to one course per term (excluding online, this can be an additional), students need to meet the criteria as set out below. The aim of the course is to improve your well-being, confidence, self-esteem, and creative and vocational skills whilst providing progression routes for your learning through support and guidance from your tutor. These courses are also available for self-referring or referred patient/client, making the courses accessible to all. If you're experiencing conditions like stress, anxiety, depression, behaviour-related health issues, mental health, bereavement, chronic pain, or illness, joining us can provide a beneficial experience and a re-engagement into education or employment. If you have a support worker or have a condition, we will need to be aware of, please let us know – there may be other specialised creative courses that are more suited to your needs from other health providers. During your first session the tutor will spend some time with you 1:1 to support you with your declared needs to ensure we give you the best support and guidance during the course.
Additional information
Enrolments for future course dates will be released towards the end of the current term, on the website and via your course tutor. Each term runs for 10 or 11 weeks. When enrolments open, these dates will be released on the website under Creativity for Wellbeing.