In the ‘Gardening for Health and Wellbeing’ area of the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)’s website

https://www.rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiration/get-gardening/therapeutic-art

If you’re curious about how the arts can be used to explore ourselves more deeply, come to this participatory workshop using paint and clay. At the lovely Didsbury Parsonage. For more details and booking go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-wellbeing-workshop-introducing-therapeutic-arts-tickets-858213819637?aff=oddtdtcreator

The workshop will run twice, once in the morning and again in the afternoon. For more details and tickets please book via RSH Bridgewater Gardens: https://gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhsbw/sessions.aspx?tid=147&_gl=1*1hfx1hl*_ga*NzY5NTIwNjk5LjE2MDQwMDY5OTY.*_ga_X9Q3NCQ40M*MTcwNzMyOTc5My4zMi4xLjE3MDczMjk3OTMuMC4wLjA.*_fplc*MDhsTEQ4MzliZ0I2VGJYS0FMN2hacFlURVdwempRYWJ3YkZNa1AwWE0wR0JlJTJCTVFrTGlCcFVUMU94WUlmQUJaTyUyRllmUnBrbTAzS1E3MkxuSU9qSzFmMHFiN2ZGTXJXSThVVWlNNzB6QXNvaW1QanlreUtodTFZRVdCNlJ0QSUzRCUzRA..

For details and tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-for-the-soul-workshop-natures-designs-with-monoprint-tickets-827394518277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Menopause marks: Using oil pastels, you’ll be creating marks to reflect your menopause experiences at every level – no art experience necessary, the workshop will be colourful, fun and meaningful.

For bookings go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-menopause-world-menopause-day-2023-tickets-715907607927?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

A mindful, creative, uplifting workshop looking at nature in a different way. Using pen, pencil and ink wash. At Didsbury Parsonage/ gardens, including time outside weather permitting. For more details and bookings go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-for-the-soul-workshop-exploring-space-and-detail-in-nature-tickets-620576479957

A creative way to explore our menopause journey. Save the date, more details and booking link coming soon.

New workshop as part of Chorlton Arts Festival 2023!

‘In Awe of Nature: Art for the Soul- Spring‘ A creative, uplifting, mindful, in-person workshop exploring the beautiful shapes of Spring using watercolour pencils. Sunday 21st May 2 – 4 pm at St Margaret’s Community Centre, Brantingham Road, Manchester M21 0TT. For more details and to book go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-awe-of-nature-art-for-the-soul-spring-tickets-545313536467

‘Art for the Soul: Spring’ with watercolour pencils. Thursday 18th May 2023 7 – 9pm: An uplifting, mindful, creative workshop, noticing and responding to the beautiful shapes of Spring. No artistic experience needed! – the focus is more on enjoying the process than the outcome. Includes all materials and refreshments. For more information and tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-in-person-workshop-art-for-the-soul-spring-tickets-585940552967

‘Introducing Therapeutic Arts’ : Thursday 4th May 2023, 10 am – 1pm. This participatory workshop will explore: How the arts can be used therapeutically as well as for wellbeing; how and why different media, such as paint and clay, are used; through participation, how the arts can enable expression of our inner world. This is an introductory workshop rather than an art therapy group session. Includes all materials and refreshments. For more information and tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-creative-wellbeing-workshop-introducing-therapeutic-arts-tickets-545275211837

Led by therapeutic arts practitioner Steffie Elhassan, this workshop is designed to inspire and relax by encouraging a connection to nature through drawing with pencil and charcoal. The focus of the workshop will be to encourage mindfulness through engaging with the natural lines and structures in the beautiful Bridgewater Garden. 

Confidence with drawing is not necessary to enjoy the workshop. Suitable for all adults, no prior experience needed.

Part of this workshop will take place outdoors (weather permitting).
Garden entry included in the workshop price (£30 RHS members, £40 non members). Light refreshments will be available as part of the workshop.

For tickets please follow link:

RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS Gardening