Where: The Hunt Museum’s Captains’ Room & Education Wing
When: Thursday, 20 September, 11am to 2.15pm
Cost: Free
Booking Essential (max.15 places available for learners and their carers/tutors)
Please note: Tea/coffee will be served at 12.30pm. Please feel free to bring a snack or packed lunch.
Part I
Time: 11.00am -12:40pm
In Part I, we will discuss how creativity supports our wellbeing and mental health. We will:
- Explore what the term “creativity” means and the wide range of creative activities available.
- Gain an understanding of the important role creativity has in enhancing our sense of wellbeing and improving our mental health.
- Identify the potential barriers to creativity and explore ways in which we can build in creativity to our daily lives.
- Start a creativity planner to help us get started, whether it’s learning something new or revisiting an old hobby.
12.40pm to 1.00pm – Break (Complimentary tea/coffee will be provided. Please feel free to bring a sandwich)
Part II: Hands-on Creativity
Time: 1.00pm – 2.15pm
Weave a textile wall hanging inspired by Roderic O Conor’s Red Firs painting from the Hunt Museum Collection. Take time out to admire his bold and rich use of colour to masterfully capture this South of France landscape . Then choose your textiles and get weaving.
This session will be facilitated by local artist, Evelyn Kelly. No experience needed. All materials will be supplied.
No experience necessary. All materials will be supplied.
Please note: Bookings are managed by Mid West ARIES.
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