About the Course

Creativity and wellbeing

This course will explore what is meant by creativity and the positive impact that it can have on your mental wellbeing. We will discuss the creative process, and suggest several creative activities you can try for yourself to support your mental wellbeing.

The course objectives are

• To learn about the creative process to improve mental wellbeing
• To gain some practical experience of taking part in creative exercises
• To provide opportunities to unlock creative potential

The course is delivered over 2 sessions. Each session is 2 hours long

When online or in a face-to-face class, it will be helpful for students to have the following items handy during the session:

•  An empty mug

• Some unlined paper, pencil, and pen

• An old carrier  bag

•  Items to create a collage/mood board:  Use what you have at home already: e.g. paper, old magazines, junk mail, flyers, old newspapers, old catalogues, coloured pens/pencils, bits of ribbons, old envelopes, pictures from used greeting cards. Something that can be used to stick things to paper, e.g., a choice from glue stick/white PVA glue, sellotape, masking tape, double-sided tape, glue dots, etc.

Important Information – please read before attending our courses

• If you have any specific learning requirements, please contact the College in advance of any course you book to discuss available support.
• The college strives to provide students with positive experiences and is committed to making the college accessible to all. Please read our code of conduct to learn what we expect of our students when attending courses.
• We teach our courses in a classroom or online. You can find the venue locations on the venues page, including travel information and facilities.
• Classes online are via the Zoom online platform. If you are still getting familiar with Zoom visit our using Zoom page.
• If you need help with access to IT equipment visit our digital skills and inclusion page.