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Creative arts for Wellbeing

A creative course, delivered digitally, designed to support young adults’ mental health through the arts.

An evening course of six free digital workshops for young adults aged 18 – 25 years to support their mental health. This course aims to improve wellbeing through expressive arts activities in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Session 1 -An introduction to mental health and wellbeing

Session 2
- Creative writing for wellbeing

Session 3
- Singing for wellbeing

Session 4
- Visual art for wellbeing

Session 5
- Drama for wellbeing

Session 6
- Yoga and meditation for wellbeing

Funded by the West Berkshire Community Education Fund, this course is run by one of the Corn Exchange’s arts education specialists alongside guest professionals in singing, drama, writing, art and yoga.

How to get involved

This course is free and is to support young adults with their mental health. Participants can self-refer or be referred from organisations already working to support young adults in West Berkshire.

Tue 22 June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tue 29 June,
7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tue 6 July,
7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tue 13 July
, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tue 20 July,
7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tue 27 July,
7.30pm – 9.30pm

This course will take place online, via Zoom.

-Download the app Zoom for free via the Appstore.
- Prior to the event starting, participants will invited to join a Zoom 'meeting' via email. In this email, you will be given a Meeting ID and Password.
- On the Zoom app, tap 'join meeting'. You will then be prompted to insert a Meeting ID and Password.
- Type in your Meeting ID and Password. You will then be able to see and hear the practitioner, along with the other participants, and enjoy the sessions.

All places must be booked in advance. Booking closes 24 hours before the course start time. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.