A new creative space for our Friday afternoon Women’s Group.
We’re saying goodbye to the Unitarian Hall, and hello to new beginnings above the Greenspace shop!
Have you visited this amazing community hub yet? The Greenhouse Community Project supports local artists and those overcoming life’s toughest challenges. Come and be part of something positive in Plymouth.
The Greenspace shop supports local Plymouth, artists and is also a community hub that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by social exclusion. The Greenhouse Community Project is an independent Community Interest Company (CIC) that focuses on providing support and resources for individuals and families facing hardships such as homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, and domestic abuse.
Grab your free ticket now for this supportive art group for women, offering creativity, company, a short mindful meditation and an easy art project.
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed in the mornings? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to start your day that way.
But change doesn’t have to be dramatic.
Change begins by starting small, with one tiny, daily action that brings you back to yourself.
Peggy and Emma created The Mindful Morning Starter Kit to gently guide you back to calm, confidence, and connection.
Inside your free kit, you’ll find:
A mindful drawing video workshop
A mindful breathing video tutorial
An anxiety step-by-step worksheet
A printable morning routine guide
A self-care checklist
Four beautiful mindful colouring pages
These simple practices are designed to ease worry and help you begin each day feeling more grounded. You don’t need any art experience, just an open heart and a few quiet minutes.
Print your pages (or follow along with the video if you don’t have a printer) and let mindfulness become a part of your daily rhythm.
Then, share your creations and connect with others in our Mindful Art Club Facebook group or tag us on Instagram, because healing and creativity are better when shared.
Sign up now to receive your Mindful Morning Starter Kit and start each day with calm and creativity.
Last weekend’s Union Street Party was awesome: The Four Horsemen rocked the WonderZoo stage while the street filled with music, food stalls, craft stalls, creativity and community vibes. Mindful Art Club directors, volunteers, and participants were spotted “throwing some shapes” among the crowds.
On Sunday September 21st Stonehouse hosted its 16th annual street party, drawing thousands of visitors to join the event. With the road closed from the Octagon to the Aldi car park, the street came alive with performances, food, and family-friendly fun.
Nudge Community Builders is a community organisation in Plymouth that works to bring life back to Union Street by rescuing neglected buildings, creating welcoming spaces, and supporting local people and businesses. They do this by buying and leasing properties for community use, running events and street celebrations, and enabling local ownership through community shares. Their focus is on strengthening the local economy by spending and recruiting locally, encouraging creativity and resilience, and caring for the history and environment of the area. At heart, they aim to build a street that local people are proud of and the wider world loves again.
Mindfulness Through Music
Experiencing live music can be a powerful way to practice mindfulness, helping you stay present, sharpen focus, and connect with others. Research shows these effects can ease stress and shift your state of mind in ways that support better mental health. By actively engaging with the performance and sharing the moment with those around you, you can tap into music’s emotional and physical influence to cultivate calm and deepen self-awareness.
Missed the Party?
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Looking for women’s art classes in Plymouth that also offer friendly company and mental health support? Mindful Art Club could be just what you need. Co-founder Peggy shows in her short video just how close the group’s venue is to the city centre — so if you’re wondering how to find Burgess Hall, here’s your step-by-step guide.
Start at St. Andrew’s Cross, right at the top of Royal Parade. From there, head down St. Andrew’s Street, next to St. Andrew’s Church. Keep walking along St. Andrew Street towards the Magistrates’ Court.
Once you reach the court, turn right, and you’ll soon see the Unitarian Church Hall (known as Burgess Hall) just around the back of the church. There’s even a handy shortcut through the nearby Baptist Church car park. In her video, Peggy makes it clear: it’s only a few minutes’ walk from Plymouth City Centre. You can also walk there from The Treasury Cafe-Bar on Royal parade, down Catherine’s Street.
Why Visit Mindful Art Club?
Mindful Art Club isn’t just an art group in Plymouth. It’s also a welcoming space for people looking for free mental health support in Plymouth. Each session combines creativity with mindfulness, offering a simple way to relax, connect with others, and boost your wellbeing.
In the video, Peggy gives us a glimpse of the friendly atmosphere as she arrives at Burgess Hall, sharing a laugh with Emma, who doesn’t really like to be on camera. It’s a reminder that the sessions are about community and fun, as much as they are about art.
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So, if you’re searching for art classes in Plymouth city centre, or a relaxed and creative form of free mental health support in Plymouth, why not come along? With this short video, finding Burgess Hall couldn’t be easier.
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Our YouTube channel is new – this is only our second short video! Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode, and get ready to enjoy our fun tips and tools for managing anxiety with mindful art.
Did you know that inner calm is just a four minute walk away from Plymouth’s St Andrews Cross? Join us at the Unitarian Church hall, near Catherine Street, for our NEW women’s art group; a welcoming space to ease anxiety, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. Supported by Devon Community Foundation’s end VAWG fund.
As the crisp air of autumn sets in and the leaves begin their colourful transformation, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the calming practice of mindful art. Having a go at mindful art during this season offers a unique opportunity to enhance your mental wellbeing. The act of creating art mindfully allows you to focus on the present moment, reducing stress and anxiety while encouraging a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.
Autumn, with its vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows, is an inspiring backdrop for creativity. As you create mindful art, you may experience a sense of calm, making it an ideal activity for nurturing mental health. The repetitive and rhythmic nature of colouring can be especially soothing, providing a meditative experience that quiets the mind and rejuvenates the spirit.
To help you begin this creative journey, we’re excited to offer a free autumn leaves colouring page. This downloadable resource invites you to explore the colours of the season while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of mindful art. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, this colouring page is a simple way to embrace the season’s serenity and enhance your mental wellness.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Mindful Art Club YouTube channel—a new space where we’ll share inspiring stories, creative moments, and community highlights.
In our very first video short, co-founder Peggy Melmoth visits The Box Museum in Plymouth and catches up with TV producer and author Matthew Tiller, whose book tells the powerful story of Jack Leslie—a pioneering Black footballer whose legacy is finally being recognised.
Jack Leslie, once denied the chance to play for England because of the colour of his skin, is now being honoured through the amazing work of the Jack Leslie Campaign. Matt Tiller’s book is a heartfelt tribute to a true local legend and a vivid portrait of lower league football in the interwar years.
As a Plymouth-based organisation, this story resonates deeply with us. To help raise awareness in a creative and mindful way, we’ve created a free Jack Leslie colouring page—a relaxing activity for all ages that celebrates this inspirational story.
Due to some recent timetable changes there will be no Mindful Art Clubs at the Sunflower Women’s Centre for the rest of August. Join our mailing list to be first to hear about the free community art sessions starting in September in various Plymouth venues.
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Have you ever wanted to create art without pressure—just for the joy of it? That’s exactly what happened in our recent Mindful Masterpieces online session, where we combined calming meditation with a playful dive into the world of Pablo Picasso.
Hosted by Mindful Art Club founders Peggy and Emma, this unique workshop invited participants to relax, reconnect, and get creative in a safe, supportive space.
First, We Breathed
The session began with a gentle mindfulness meditation led by Emma. With eyes closed and shoulders dropped, we took a few moments to breathe deeply, notice how we were feeling, and settle into the present moment. It’s amazing how a short pause like this can quiet the mind and open the door to creativity.
Then, We Met Picasso
Peggy shared a short, engaging talk about Pablo Picasso—his early genius, his bold experimentation, and how he broke all the artistic rules with Cubism. We learned about his Blue and Rose periods, and how he expressed deep emotion and personal transformation through art.
From The Old Guitarist to Guernica, Picasso showed us that art doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be honest.
Finally, We Made Our Own Cubist Portraits
With this inspiration, we each created a Cubist-style self-portrait, embracing the quirky and abstract. Wonky noses? Misplaced eyes? Multiple angles in one face? Perfect!
This wasn’t about getting it “right”—it was about letting go, expressing ourselves, and having fun with lines, shapes, and colour. Some of us laughed at our strange masterpieces, others felt quietly proud. But all of us felt lighter.
What Participants Said
“I haven’t drawn since I was a kid, and this felt so freeing.” “I never thought I could enjoy Picasso so much.” “The meditation helped me stop overthinking—so I just played with the art!”
Missed the Class? You Can Still Join In!
We recorded the full session—including the relaxing meditation, art history talk, and guided Cubist drawing activity—and it’s now available to purchase.
Treat yourself to an hour of mindful creativity—no experience needed!
Messages of hope and acceptance, reminders to reach out and talk, and acts of kindness
After Holly took her own life in July 2018, her sister Anna wanted to do something to commemorate her birthday that felt joyful and fun. The sense of despair and sadness across Holly’s community was suffocating and we needed something positive to focus on and work towards. Holly was a very creative person, and often enjoyed crafting with her family, including making pompoms. So Anna came up with the idea of ‘pombombing’ public spaces in order to raise awareness of mental illness, and encouraged others to make pompoms and decorate somewhere for all to see. When it grew a little bigger than we thought it would, Holly’s friend Hettie got involved too, and now she can’t ever imagine not pombombing.
Friends, families and colleagues rallied together and rose to the occasion. By the end of Holly’s birthday month, hundreds of people all over the world had made pompoms, pombombed somewhere or shared a photo. The colourful balls of love were catching strangers attention, encouraging them to reach out to ask for or offer help, starting conversations, sharing messages of hope and acceptance and most importantly of all, talking about Holly.
Why are we pombombing?
We hope that the pompoms can bring an awareness of the fragility of life, be a conversation starter and a reminder that help can be sought and given. Prompting people to share their love, pain, grief and stories is a step towards breaking the stigma of mental illness, keeping memories alive and letting others know we care. Opening up to others can be an incredibly hard thing to do but there are always people who want to help and want to listen, whether it be a friend, family member or helpline.
Mindful Art Club are pombombing for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 will take place from May 12 to May 18, focusing on the theme of community and the importance of supportive connections for mental health. This week aims to highlight how being part of a positive community can enhance well-being and provide a sense of belonging.
