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Creative Writing - My Ideal Space

My Ideal Space I sit on my own in my fab rocking chair I relish the moment as it is often quite rare I had wanted my chair for a couple...

The power of Art and How it Influenced my life

Inspirational Stories

The power of Art and How it Influenced my life

An Inspirational Story by Creative Arts Tutor Gary Dutton When did you first become interested in art? I can’t really point to time when...

Creative Wellness - What's in a group?

Welcome to creative wellness my name is Debbie and the aim in this group is to share creative projects that support mental wellness. Here...

Recovery Coach Academy - Accreditation in 2021

Recovery Coach Academy - Accreditation in 2021

Achievements & Qualifications for Creative Wellness - 2021 Studying can be a positive and enjoyable experience. It can help to build...

Creative Writing - A story in Limerick (Dating)

Creative Writing

Creative Writing - A story in Limerick (Dating)

In relation to writing limericks please find one written by Suzy on dating. Let's see if this can write a limerick about dating maybe we...

Heather R

Inspirational Stories

My Pathway is Colourful by Heather R

Hi I’m Heather and I met Debbie a couple of years ago in Adult Learning Art classes for well being run by Gary. We soon realised we had a...

Digital Creations

An Introduction to Digital Art

Simply put digital art is creating artistic work or photos that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process....

The Cooper Gallery - Open Art Competition

The Cooper Gallery - Open Art Competition

After Heather and Debbie submitted their work to The Cooper Gallery in Barnsley we are both thrilled to announce the news we have been...

LEARNING TO FLY

A beautiful poem shared by Jayne WB I was afraid to be alone, until I learned To love myself. I was afraid to fail, until I realized that...

For the love of Trees

A love of nature has always been a passion for me and I love to capture photos wherever I go. The tree has always held a fascination in...

Crafters Corner

Creativity In Lockdown by June

A members story of how creativity has helped during 2020 in lockdown to share and inspire others moving into 2021 by June Waddington....

Meerkat Manor - Strong Female Lead

A memory of facebook popped up today 5th February 2021. This made me reflect and appreciate that my life was so different 12 years ago,...

Waking Up with Thoughts in the Night

I am often awoken with amazing thoughts in the early hours at night, ideas, inspiration, my mind seems to click and provide solutions to...

What is the most important thing you learnt about being creative?

What is the most important thing you learnt about being creative?

Here are some genuine thoughts and feelings from members on why they enjoy being creative. That it’s just the most important part of my...

Appreciate Genuine Friendships - Suzy Dansby

Appreciate Genuine Friendships - Suzy Dansby

Meeting Suzy after being introduced by a good friend for the first time we met at an event at Wortley Hall in 2019 where we were...

Celebrating memberships, friendships and groups - Jan 2021

Celebrating memberships, friendships and groups - Jan 2021

25th January 2021 Creative Mental Health Support - 165 members Art Journaling for Beginners - 3,600 members WOW Creative Wellness...

Creative Art - Feathers

When you think of a feather what does it mean for you? Finding feathers Finding a feather can be an uplifting, spiritual experience,...

Leeds Recovery College - An Introduction to WRAP

Leeds Recovery College - An Introduction to WRAP

Welcome to our new and developing Recovery College Wellbeing Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) We take an educational approach to improving...

Creative Art Journaling - The Eye

When you think of an eye what does it mean for you? Let's look at the Eye as an Art Journaling Idea In factual terms - the organ of...

Healing with positive thinking and enjoying a New Skill & Hobby