Art and Wellbeing

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Art and Wellbeing

Art and wellbeing have become integrally linked in recent times. Participating in the arts can enable people to deal with a wide range of mental ill-health conditions and psychological distress. In fact, art can help people to improve their mental health through creativity. In addition, when undertaken within a group of like-minded people, confidence and social skills can improve. Becoming involved with the arts can have powerful and lasting effects on health. For instance, it can help to protect against a range of mental health conditions. Also, it can help manage mental ill-health and support recovery.

Art and wellbeing: an art class in progress
An art class in progress

Art and Wellbeing: finding an art class

One of the best ways to experience the health benefits of art is to join an art class. You will find many available in your own area, so the choice is excellent. For example, a good place to start is the ‘Craft Courses’ website (craftcourses.com). This lists hundreds of classes up and down the country and includes testimonials by satisfied students.

‘Art your Way’ classes

A highly recommended painting class is the ‘Art your Way’ course run by Jill Jones in her custom-built studio in West Wales. The courses are suitable for beginners and more experienced painters alike. And, they have a duration of up to a half day or full day, to suit individual needs. Jill’s studio is set in a tranquil, rural location in an acre of land within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. You will find that it is an ideal setting in which to relax and explore painting for wellbeing. Careful thought has gone into the planning of Jill’s painting classes. Indeed, this planning ensures that participants have a pleasant, invigorating, educational yet highly relaxing time.

Art for wellbeing: an art class student 'prepping'
An art class student ‘prepping’

Furthermore, you may book ‘Art your Way’ courses to suit your own schedule. If you can spare only half a day, so be it. Alternatively, if you would like a day class, or even longer, both can be accommodated. Also, refreshments are served on all courses with the addition of lunch for the day-long version.

Book a class

So, if you wish to experience painting for wellbeing in a friendly, relaxing environment it’s easy to book a class: