A local artist is offering creative mindfulness and well-being sessions for the community.
Syrah Arnold will be running these sessions every Friday in June at St Peter’s Church Hall, Wisbech, for adults who need some time out.
The sessions will use art techniques suitable for all abilities to help adults find innovative ways to relax, benefitting their mental and physical health.
The first three sessions will run from 9.30am until 12pm, with the final Friday session being extended to 2pm.
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However, participants are free to leave earlier if the extended time is inconvenient for them.
The sessions cost £6, with all materials, refreshments and professional guidance included.
The sessions will cover unusual and fun ways of drawing, mixed media, playfulness with colour, and printmaking on both fabric and paper.
Syrah said: "I’m really excited to be able to offer these sessions to adults who perhaps would benefit from doing something away from the norm.
"The sessions are for anyone over the age of 18, and people absolutely do not need to consider themselves to be ‘an artist’ in order to join in.
"Art and creativity are powerful tools which can help each of us find positive ways to relax more and find a calmness which is often missing in everyday life."
Syrah has nearly 40 years’ experience working with diverse groups as an arts facilitator and many professional years working as a commercial illustrator and fine artist.
She currently runs monthly creative sessions for adults with Multiple Sclerosis and has worked with adults with dementia, adults in care-home settings, homeless people and those with mental health issues.
Syrah’s June creative well-being sessions have been made possible with funding from Fenland District Council and the Fenland Cultural Fund.
Anyone interested can book a place on Eventbrite or contact Syrah directly by texting: 07481 073878 or via her Facebook page.
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