I really enjoy all the activities….and I have found a love for art that I never knew I had. It’s a great place to relax and de-stress from life at home.

Having this support boosts mental / emotional health through “just being there” and knowing others are in a similar situation – I am not alone.

We were very pleased with the artists and the techniques that were learnt. The artists were great facilitators and ran the workshops in a friendly and inclusive manner so everyone enjoyed it. The techniques were diverse, simple enough to be learnt easily and to achieve nice results, but also new and creative so participants felt interested and inspired.

The Artists leading these sessions build really positive rapport with our participants showing sensitivity and understanding. They offer a range of art materials and techniques and responded to the interests of each participant to make the sessions meaningful. Participants have produced work in clay, watercolour, ink, acrylic, collage and they have been encouraged to connect with the nature of the garden around them - using stems and flowers as tools.

Participants engage with Room for Art sessions on a number of levels - some want to learn techniques and develop their art making but they also look to explore their feelings and experiences. The tone of the sessions is supportive and at times very mindful. A recent participant fed back that it was a fun, interesting, colourful and collaborative thing to be involved with. For them, it was a real boost to their self esteem.