Typically people who come to our sessions report increased well being a sense of community and an increased sense of purpose.
Many creatives who have completed our residency programme will typically go on to enter further education, develop a freelance creative business, or make and sell their own artwork.
Some kind words:
“Really enjoying being around others and being creative. Happy to be socialising, having good conversations, it feels good!”
“I have talked with the staff and made loads of connections and enjoyed myself. I am really pleased as it is challenging so I am proud of what I have achieved.”
“Being here makes me feel like an actual person, it really is a God send having a two hour break to create.”
“This is a lovely place to come, I feel more relaxed and more confident.”
“So good! This has been food for the soul. My mood and stress levels are much better.”
“I’m feeling good and really enjoying working with clay for the first time since school. I’ve learnt lots of interesting ceramic techniques I didn’t know about before.”
“I feel like I’m a person, I’m not just a mum! I’m my own real human person.”
“I have my own purpose outside motherhood… I’m always making, it’s been really good for me”