Month: January 2020

Art Club Wins #NationalLottery Funding

We are  pleased to announce we have won some #NationalLottery funding to deliver mindful art classes to those in recovery from addiction. This will allow us to offer weekly classes at the reduced rate of £2.00 per session at The Harbour Centre, starting 14th February2020.

Harbour are keen to invite people working a 12 step program to these sessions, to encourage their service users to try fellowship meetings.

Fridays

Harbour Drug & Alcohol Services, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6LF

Create Your Recovery – This session is for people in recovery from substance dependency, offered at the reduced rate of £2.00 per session.

Fridays, 1.00pm – 2.30pm Starting Friday 14th February 2020

New: Create Your Recovery!

Are you breaking free from your addictions?

Are you in recovery from substance misuse?

Ready to recover your more creative side?

Our new Mindful Art Club could be just what you are looking for.

Create Your Recovery is for people in recovery from alcohol dependency or other substance misuse, and is offered at the reduced rate of £2.00 per session.

This new class takes place on Fridays, 1.00pm – 2.30pm, starting on Friday 14th February 2020.

At: Harbour Drug & Alcohol Services, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6LF

Cost: £2.00 per session.

We start with a “check in”, and ten minutes of guided mindfulness meditation. Then we do an easy art project and chat. All art materials are provided.  Read more: What Happens at The Club?

Not ready to come to a class in person? That’s OK. Grab some free mindful colouring pages here.

[Listen] Mindful Body Scan

Are you thinking of trying mindfulness?
Were you meaning to try our classes but have not got around to it yet?
Have you already been to our art club, but don’t do any mindfulness at home?

This is the solution you are looking for! 

This 15 minute mindfulness recording guides you to bring your attention to experiences happening in the present moment, without judgement. For best results, choose a place where you will not be disturbed, listen with headphones and close your eyes. 

Listen Now: Mindful Body Scan

Also, at Mindful Art Club recently some people were asking us what is the meditative music we usually listen to? It’s called Natural Stress Relief. I used it a lot with my clients when I was a practicing hypnotherapist.

MP3 or CD available on Amazon: Natural Stress Relief

Remember, in February we will be increasing our prices to £5:00 per session. So do come and try a taster class now and just pay what you can afford. Invest in your mental health and creativity now, and socialise with a small, friendly group of people.

For best results, listen with headphones and close your eyes. For the free colouring pages click here.

New Class: Central Plymouth

We are pleased to announce a new drop-in class starting on Monday morning, 27th January 2020. This new venue offers us a room to ourselves, upstairs, with lots of natural daylight and comfy sofas. Despite the name of the place, (The Pig Bar and Grill), it has the vibe of an arty cafe during the daytime. Come and grab a coffee and join us. (There is a car park behind the cafe, accessed from Cornwall Street.)

The Pig Bar and Grill, 133 Armada Way PL1 1HX

Mondays, 10.00 am – 11.30 am upstairs. Starting 27th January 2020

Cost: £5.00 per session.

https://thepigbargrill.com

  • Emma and Peggy

January Only: Pay What You Like!

New Year New Start!

Had such a lovely time! chilled and mindful, was just a nice way to spend a morning.

Katy.

Throughout January we are offering all of our mindful art sessions for just a small donation. In February we will be increasing our prices to £5:00 per session. So do come and try a taster class now and just pay what you can afford. Most people donate around £2 or £3 for a class but it really is up to you. Invest in your mental health and creativity now, and socialise with a small, friendly group of people.

You just need to go along and it will help you more than you may think trust me.

Ben.

What You Get

  • Two experienced, friendly teachers.
  • 10 minutes of guided, mindful meditation.
  • A supportive, friendly atmosphere.
  • All art materials provided.
  • Laughter and friendship.
  • Enjoy being a part of Plymouth’s first and only mindful art club.

Really enjoyed the session at the Brook Inn today, highly recommended. I feel it’s a great start to the day.

Evie.

Why the change?

We have been running these classes for four months as volunteers, asking only for donations to cover our art materials. However, on 1st February 2020, Mindful Art Club will become a small community project supporting adults towards emotional, social, physical and mental health and well-being. In simple terms this means we’re going to get a bank account, run it like a small business, and offer it to workplaces, treatment services, training providers, residential homes and healthcare facilities. When viable we will reimburse ourselves for our time. We will also continue to run it as a weekly drop-in group at The Brook Inn and The Caffeine Club. (You don’t need to have a health issue to come to a drop-in class!)

I found the art club to be a welcoming environment that gave me an opportunity to listen and be listened to.

Hannah

Come along and try a taster class, and ‘pay what you feel’ before the price changes in February.

Peggy and Emma.

What Happens at The Club?

The first rule about Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule about Fight Club is that it is not Mindful Art Club. You can talk about Mindful Art Club as much as you like!

Mindful Art Club is a supportive drop-in group; you can just turn up to our relaxed sessions in Plympton or Plymouth. It is hosted by local artists Peggy Melmoth and Emma Sprawson.

You don’t need any art experience or talent, it’s more about enjoying the moment, and the company.

We start with a friendly chat, then five minutes of guided mindfulness meditation, then we all order a coffee or a tea. Then we do an easy art project and chat. All art materials are provided. Previous art projects have been drawing patterns, mandalas, collage, paper cut-outs, making vision boards, copying famous paintings, making a street scene, drawing paisley, mindful colouring and making greeting cards.

The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive. If you find trying a new group a bit daunting then please be reassured that at the moment the groups are small, about six people, and very friendly and easy-going.

There is no need to book your place at the group, just turn up. We provide all the materials, you just need to buy yourself a coffee or other refreshment. We start at 10.00am and we ask for a small donation towards our costs, say £2, but this is optional. (However, in February 2020 we will be formally increasing the price of a session to £5.00 per time.) Each session lasts for an hour and a half.

Our unique combination of mindfulness and art has been found to increase mental calmness for those struggling with various mental health issues, and different physical challenges. However, you do not have to identify with any specific problem to come along to the group; many have found the club effective just for getting out of the house, having a giggle and making new friends. There are no membership fees or any obligation to be consistent about your attendance – come along when you can. The drop-in classes are flexible and informal.

Come and see us at Plymouth’s first and only Mindful Art Club!

Peggy and Emma