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Creative Wellbeing

£34.00

Friday afternoon single-session
– all materials included

Creative Wellbeing drop-in
Nurture your creative wellbeing. End your week with some creative nourishment and begin your weekend in a relaxed, positive and inspired frame of mind. Allow space for play and creative enjoyment within your life and enable your wellbeing and mental health to flourish.

Pursue your creative passion with a relaxed, enjoyable, and inspirational art project. Benefit from 1:1 guidance within a supportive and friendly art studio. This tutor-led weekly art drop-in offers a leisurely approach to developing and exploring drawing, painting, mixed-media and craft.

Make it a regular feature within your creative calendar – the perfect way to end the week and start the weekend.

Suitable for: Adult, beginners, improvers, returners, intermediate, experienced

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Creative Wellbeing drop-in

The Creative Wellbeing drop-in sessions have a well-planned programme of creative arts projects that students can access at their own pace. Projects explore line and mark-making, tone, colour, texture, form, composition, visual dynamics, and shape. The perfect boost for wellbeing, mental health, creative enjoyment, and confidence.

Creative Wellbeing projects

The weekly creative wellbeing projects give students the opportunity to work with a variety of drawing, painting and mixed media materials and techniques while exploring different styles such as realistic, semi-abstract or abstract, depending on personal preferences. Students may continue working on projects as long as they wish – perfect for taking home for the weekend. Flexibility is key!

The range of creative 2D and 3D projects on offer will include, amongst others, in no particular order;

  • Still life drawing in variety of materials from pencil, charcoal, soft pastels and charcoal
  • Expressive drawing enabling you to re-imagine the subject matter in personal styles
  • Abstract art making in a range of different materials and techniques
  • Zen-doodle meditative design
  • Paper sculpture
  • Wire modelling
  • Expressive art games for relaxation, fun, and creativity

Benefits of attending

Regularly attending the Creative Wellbeing drop-in allows students the time to become aware of their own interests and the direction, themes and imagery they would like to explore in their own art while nurturing their creative wellbeing, mental health, and creative confidence. 

Students will benefit from;

  • A relaxing creative art project to work on
  • 1:1 support and guidance to help build skills, learn new techniques and develop creativity
  • All art materials
  • Refreshments
  • 2.5 hours of creative time to explore your creative side
  • Professional, experienced art teaching
  • Small friendly, supportive group (max 10 students)
  • Warm, charismatic studio in a Grade 2* listed mill in the heart of Ancoats,
  • Easy public transport – only 5 minutes walk from New Islington Metrolink station.
  • Unfortunately no wheelchair or disability access as we’re on the 5th floor

Personal self-expression

We are a creative arts studio so always encourage personal interpretation and self-expression in students’ work.

Tutor-led support

Students will experience an encouraging, patient and inclusive teacher-led approach. There will be lots of one-to-one support for everyone!

Flexible booking

Flexible booking allows students to book up to 1 day before making it easy to fit within a busy life.

Book now...

Help + Guidance

  • HEALTH-sure info >
    1.  CLICK HERE> Covid and HEALTH-sure procedures that ensures a safe low risk studio environment
    2. CLICK HERE>  Free Course Transfers in the event a student is unable to attend due to Covid
  • Course info

    Days: Friday afternoon
    Times: 12-3pm 

    Materials: Includes all materials

    Suitable for: Adults
    Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Returners, Experienced

    Group Size: Min 5 – Max 10
    Your tutor: Brian Raymond  biography >

    Refreshments:
    Session includes tea, coffee & biscuits. 

  • Materials to bring

    Essential items to bring

    • All materials included

    Optional items to bring
    Cloth for cleaning your hands
    Wear old clothes or bring an apron

  • What level course is right for me?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What level course is right for me?”

    To help you decide what level course is most suited, you will see Teaching Levels explained within the Course Info tab.

    Students will always benefit from clear instructions, lots of one-to-one tuition, guidance and supportive encouragement on all of my courses.

    Level 0: Absolute-beginner 
    For absolute-beginners to start learning art for the first time. Teaching focuses on core skills with step-by-step instructions.

    Level 1: Beginner
    For beginners looking to establish, refresh and gain confidence in fundamental core techniques.

    Level 2: Improver
    For improvers who already have the basics and wish to develop and enhance their skills and techniques further.

    Level 3: Intermediate
    For those students with a growing, but limited, amount of art experience who feel confident in their art knowledge and skills yet recognise the need for further creative learning to take their art to the next level.

    Level 4: Experienced
    For those students with creative experience who feel confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell. 

  • What course should I do next?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What course should I do next?”

    There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.

    1. Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
      All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
      Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
    2. Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
      These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.

    Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels to decide if the course is appropriate for you. Contact me if you’re not sure and I’ll be happy to help.

Student Quotes

The Creative Art Boost drop-in is new to 2023. So no student comments yet.
But read below what students thought of my other courses.

“A wonderful opportunity to explore the Art Elements + Art principles by learning about drawing methodology, measuring, depth, perspective, composition and focal points. I feel I have grown in confidence.” My course highlights have been that “the course has helped build on the skills learned so far, with Brian‘s help and support. Wonderful;!” Sue M
“I was surprised at how hard I had to think at times, we experimented with lots of materials that affected how we drew. There was a lot to think about – Art Elements, Principles of Art – all things to take into account. Really enjoyed having a go with new materials.” My course highlight was “the day we looked at colour – understanding analogous and complimentary colours and then having a go at home.”
Anna C
“As a complete novice to art I felt comfortable exploring drawing skills using different materials. I know I have much more understanding of the Art Elements and Principles which has given me confidence to go further. I was able to ask questions without feeling stupid and with a small group we encouraged and supported one another along the way.” I have learnt “the fundamentals of drawing – I will feel much more confident exploring media and techniques further and finding my own style.  Just didn’t want it to end.” Nicky O

More reviews >

Lets book it now ...

 

 

.

.

Creative Wellbeing drop-in

The Creative Wellbeing drop-in sessions have a well-planned programme of creative arts projects that students can access at their own pace. Projects explore line and mark-making, tone, colour, texture, form, composition, visual dynamics, and shape. The perfect boost for wellbeing, mental health, creative enjoyment, and confidence.

Creative Wellbeing projects

The weekly creative wellbeing projects give students the opportunity to work with a variety of drawing, painting and mixed media materials and techniques while exploring different styles such as realistic, semi-abstract or abstract, depending on personal preferences. Students may continue working on projects as long as they wish – perfect for taking home for the weekend. Flexibility is key!

The range of creative 2D and 3D projects on offer will include, amongst others, in no particular order;

  • Still life drawing in variety of materials from pencil, charcoal, soft pastels and charcoal
  • Expressive drawing enabling you to re-imagine the subject matter in personal styles
  • Abstract art making in a range of different materials and techniques
  • Zen-doodle meditative design
  • Paper sculpture
  • Wire modelling
  • Expressive art games for relaxation, fun, and creativity

Benefits of attending

Regularly attending the Creative Wellbeing drop-in allows students the time to become aware of their own interests and the direction, themes and imagery they would like to explore in their own art while nurturing their creative wellbeing, mental health, and creative confidence. 

Students will benefit from;

  • A relaxing creative art project to work on
  • 1:1 support and guidance to help build skills, learn new techniques and develop creativity
  • All art materials
  • Refreshments
  • 2.5 hours of creative time to explore your creative side
  • Professional, experienced art teaching
  • Small friendly, supportive group (max 10 students)
  • Warm, charismatic studio in a Grade 2* listed mill in the heart of Ancoats,
  • Easy public transport – only 5 minutes walk from New Islington Metrolink station.
  • Unfortunately no wheelchair or disability access as we’re on the 5th floor

Personal self-expression

We are a creative arts studio so always encourage personal interpretation and self-expression in students’ work.

Tutor-led support

Students will experience an encouraging, patient and inclusive teacher-led approach. There will be lots of one-to-one support for everyone!

Flexible booking

Flexible booking allows students to book up to 1 day before making it easy to fit within a busy life.

Book now...

Help + Guidance

  • HEALTH-sure info >
    1.  CLICK HERE> Covid and HEALTH-sure procedures that ensures a safe low risk studio environment
    2. CLICK HERE>  Free Course Transfers in the event a student is unable to attend due to Covid
  • Course info

    Days: Friday afternoon
    Times: 12-3pm 

    Materials: Includes all materials

    Suitable for: Adults
    Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Returners, Experienced

    Group Size: Min 5 – Max 10
    Your tutor: Brian Raymond  biography >

    Refreshments:
    Session includes tea, coffee & biscuits. 

  • Materials to bring

    Essential items to bring

    • All materials included

    Optional items to bring
    Cloth for cleaning your hands
    Wear old clothes or bring an apron

  • What level course is right for me?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What level course is right for me?”

    To help you decide what level course is most suited, you will see Teaching Levels explained within the Course Info tab.

    Students will always benefit from clear instructions, lots of one-to-one tuition, guidance and supportive encouragement on all of my courses.

    Level 0: Absolute-beginner 
    For absolute-beginners to start learning art for the first time. Teaching focuses on core skills with step-by-step instructions.

    Level 1: Beginner
    For beginners looking to establish, refresh and gain confidence in fundamental core techniques.

    Level 2: Improver
    For improvers who already have the basics and wish to develop and enhance their skills and techniques further.

    Level 3: Intermediate
    For those students with a growing, but limited, amount of art experience who feel confident in their art knowledge and skills yet recognise the need for further creative learning to take their art to the next level.

    Level 4: Experienced
    For those students with creative experience who feel confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell. 

  • What course should I do next?

    To help you answer the question,

    “What course should I do next?”

    There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.

    1. Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
      All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
      Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
    2. Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
      These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.

    Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels to decide if the course is appropriate for you. Contact me if you’re not sure and I’ll be happy to help.

Student Quotes

The Creative Art Boost drop-in is new to 2023. So no student comments yet.
But read below what students thought of my other courses.

“A wonderful opportunity to explore the Art Elements + Art principles by learning about drawing methodology, measuring, depth, perspective, composition and focal points. I feel I have grown in confidence.” My course highlights have been that “the course has helped build on the skills learned so far, with Brian‘s help and support. Wonderful;!” Sue M
“I was surprised at how hard I had to think at times, we experimented with lots of materials that affected how we drew. There was a lot to think about – Art Elements, Principles of Art – all things to take into account. Really enjoyed having a go with new materials.” My course highlight was “the day we looked at colour – understanding analogous and complimentary colours and then having a go at home.”
Anna C
“As a complete novice to art I felt comfortable exploring drawing skills using different materials. I know I have much more understanding of the Art Elements and Principles which has given me confidence to go further. I was able to ask questions without feeling stupid and with a small group we encouraged and supported one another along the way.” I have learnt “the fundamentals of drawing – I will feel much more confident exploring media and techniques further and finding my own style.  Just didn’t want it to end.” Nicky O

More reviews >

Lets book it now ...

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