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Art for wellbeing
The Artworks is running a series of free art for wellbeing sessions in drawing and textiles for people with lived experience of mental ill health. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this programme is designed to improve participants’ confidence and sense of wellbeing by learning new skills and …
The Artworks 1830 Gallery
A multi-purpose gallery space that will operate as a social enterprise The refurbishment of first floor former mill premises, comprising 423m² open space The gallery will be a prominent venue for local and national exhibitions, including service users’ art, education programmes and conferences/training The gallery …
Photography project
Opportunity for service users to become involved in a rolling programme of photography projects, taking seasonal photographs which will be then be made into collages. The aim of the project is to allow service users the opportunity to develop a variety of skills, including computer, photography, editing, …
Shaw Lane Community Garden
The aim of the project was to build a series of raised beds, a polytunnel and a potting room to develop the Shaw Lane Community Garden/Allotment being developed by volunteers and service-users. Raised beds make the site more accessible to older participants and those with …
Live Arts Cafe
The Live Arts Café is a weekly cabaret style, social/creative evening for people who have experience of mental health issues and their friends and families. During the evening sessions, attendees share a light supper and then enjoy entertainment and creative activities, in which people can participate …