Corporate Art Workshops​
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Whether you are looking for a team building event or more of a relaxing wellbeing session these morale boosting workshops help your staff members connect whilst they invest in their creative side.
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Clinical experience in Mental Health taught me the powerful impact creative activities can have on our mental wellbeing and social connection. I combine experience from my Fine Art and Occupational Therapy careers to unlock the therapeutic benefits of watercolour painting. In recent years the evidence base behind the ways in which mindful painting practice and even the simplest of creative activities can enhance our wellbeing, reduce stress, and improve relationships has been growing.
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If you are interested in how exactly it is that an hour or two spent painting with your team can impact mental health, you can read more here: ​
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The stress reducing art workshops focus on exploring techniques that draw you into the mindful side of watercolour painting, bringing your attention to the present moment. Taught with a warm, inclusive approach the activity can be made accessible to all, including those usually reluctant to engage in creative activities. ​
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Content tailored to your needs with emphasis on wellbeing, team building or skill development.
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Flexible options for length of session: 1-3 hours in length
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Up to 30 participants in one sitting (back to back sessions available)
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All materials provided, I just require a space where participants can be comfortably seated around tables
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Choose from a variety of themes
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Attendees will leave with a framed artwork they have created
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Broad area covered within reach of South West London
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Special rates available for NHS trusts and charities looking for a creative workshop as part of their team away day​​​
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Please get in touch below to discuss your requirements, I'd love to
hear from you.
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Creativity and Wellbeing
Many agree that spending time painting is a lovely thing to do but is there really anything more to it than that? We read so much these days about activities and choices to improve our wellbeing but how exactly can painting help us? Could it really have an impact on our stress hormones and neurotransmitters?
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Rather than just taking my word for it, I have outlined some of the benefits with links to the evidence behind it.
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MINDFULNESS & STRESS REDUCTION
Watercolour is an excellent mindfulness tool. The relaxing painting process can serve as a mechanism to engage our senses and draw our undivided attention to the present moment. When our focus is absorbed by the activity in this way, we are less likely to dwell on negative thoughts and, as a result, our cortisol levels and feelings of stress and overwhelm may reduce.
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BOOSTING CONFIDENCE
Trying something new and taking creative risks in a relaxed supportive environment can increase feelings of confidence and self acceptance. We can practice being curious and accepting of the ups and downs of the creative process and, in doing so, are more likely to experience feelings of acceptance towards ourselves. When we discover that we are capable of something we weren't previously aware of, it impacts our self concept and can positively effect the choices we make in future.
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SELF EXPRESSION
Some people find they are able to express emotions more easily and safely through creative means than through words or actions. It can serve as an outlet to help people process their feelings as they surface, in a calm and unthreatening way. When our creative expression is seen and valued by the group, it validates the unique contribution each individual has to offer and also boosts self esteem.
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DOPAMINE RELEASE
Studies have shown that engaging with some simple creative activities can increase blood flow to the area of our brain where dopamine is produced (the reward centre). Even a relatively short time spent doodling, for example, can help trigger the release of more 'happy hormones'.
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SOCIAL CONNECTION
When engaging in a creative team activity, we are able to shift our focus from ourselves on to the artistic process before us. Pressure is taken off our interactions with each other and a common shared experience unites the group. This fosters an atmosphere conducive to individuals being relaxed and open, which is ideal for deepening relationships within a team.
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