back by popular demand...Creative Journaling,Textiles, Mixed Media Crafts,Creative Writing - ‘Working with Words’Painting, Fused Glassand more...

CourseGuide

February 2015to June 2015

Pendle, Burnley & Ribble Valley

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About us...Arts on Prescription is friendly and welcoming and provides art courses for people who are find-ing life a little tough: people who are lonely, stressed or not feeling very confident about themselves and also those suffering from anxiety or depression.

You can come and try a lesson once and if you like it, come back and do the whole course. You don’t need to have done any arts & crafts in the past as all our courses are suitable for complete beginners.

One of the best parts of Arts on Prescription is getting to try new things, new techniques and learning how to be more creative.

Do I need a prescription?

No, if you think you can benefit from one of our courses and you haven’t been on Arts on Prescription before, you are welcome. We won’t ask your reasons for coming.

Can I do more than one course?

At the moment you can only come on one course so you need to choose the one which suits you best. If you need any help with choosing a course, just call, text or email us.

How much are the courses?

Our courses are free but we do ask for a donation towards materials, but this is just a

donation and if you can’t afford the full price that is fine. We have a scale of suggested donations, ranging from £10 to £30 and we will explain more about this when you text, call or email us.

What can I do after coming on an Arts on Prescription course?

Most of the time people love our courses and want to keep making stuff, making friends and making life better.

We keep in touch with people who go on our courses and let you know about further course opportunities, local art groups and volunteer opportunities which might be of interest.

We now run our own volunteer scheme and can take some people back who have already completed one of our courses as Arts on Prescription volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please get in touch and we can explain the full details.

You can also find weekly wellbeing tips and follow the stories we share about some of the people that have attended Arts on Prescription.

Have a look at our Blog: www.artsop.blogspot.co.uk

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Textiles

Creative Writing - ‘Working with Words’

12 Week CourseThis textiles course will show you how to knit and crochet as well as exploring some basic sewing and embroidery techniques. You will use a scrapbook and practice skills each session. During this course you will design and make your own unique textile accessory, practice making the item and embellish it with your own designs.

This course is suitable for complete beginners.

Tutor: Kath Heywood

Venue: The Shop, The Old Post Office, The Victory Centre, BB9 9UP Nelson, Lancashire

Times: Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Start Date: 5th February 2015

End Date: 21st May 2015

12 Week CourseWould you like to discover reading for pleas-ure and fun, chat about interesting characters and story-lines, experiment with your creative side and tell your story? Come along to our ‘Working with Words’ sessions, where we will read together (stories, magazines and poems), discuss, write from prompts and discover how you can express yourself and your ideas in words in a relaxed and informal setting.

This course is suitable for complete beginners.

Tutor: Claire Benson

Venue: Clitheroe Library, Church St, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DG

Times: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Start Date: 3rd February 2015

End Date: 12th May 2015

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Creative Journaling

Painting for Beginners

12 Week CourseKeeping a journal is a good way to reflect on your experiences, ideas and thoughts. A journal allows you complete creative freedom and can be kept in many ways. This course uses a mix of creative writing and art techniques, you can combine images, collages and drawings to make your own personal and visually pleasing book. The options are endless!

This course is suitable for complete beginners and you don’t need have done any arts or crafts in the past to join.

Tutor: Beverley Chapelhow

Venue: The Shop, The Old Post Office, The Victory Centre, BB9 9UP Nelson, Lancashire

Times: Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:30pm

Start Date: 4th February 2015

End Date: 13th May 2015

12 Week CourseThis course explores acrylic painting techniques. We will look at ways to use line, tone, colour and form and have the opportunity to develop and investigate a range of techniques, tools and materials. You will be guided through a range of approaches to painting a variety of subjects, in a relaxed and friendly setting. Perfect for anyone that wants to give painting a try!

This course is suitable for complete beginners

Tutor: Keith Parkinson

Venue: Sion Baptist Church, Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DW

Times: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Start Date: 4th February 2015

End Date: 13th May 2015

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Drawing

Mixed Media Crafts

12 Week CourseDuring this course you will explore drawing techniques using a range of materials as well as use unfamiliar tools such as barbecue skewers, to explore the endless fun ways to draw. You will learn how to draw landscapes, portraits and still life and together look at different styles of art whilst building your confidence through drawing.

This course is suitable for complete beginners, but we do recommend you have an interest in drawing.

Tutor: Keith Parkinson

Venue: Sion Baptist Church, Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DW

Times: Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Start Date: 4th February 2015

End Date: 13th May 2015

12 Week CourseThis course is designed to let you try a bit of everything and explores a variety of tech-niques and approaches to working with different materials. During this course you will discover the art of printing, painting, collage and design. You will produce finished pieces of artwork on canvas, paper and card alongside making and developing your own sketchbooks. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to learn new things and explore their creativity.

This course is suitable for complete beginners

Tutor: Tina Foran

Venue: The ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson, BB9 7NH

Times: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Start Date: 4th March 2015

End Date: 10th June 2015

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Fused Glass

Testimonials

12 Week CourseYou will learn how to design, cut and make fused glass key rings, coasters and plates. Learn various glass techniques such as paint-ing on glass and produce high quality work. Your pieces will be fired after each session and returned.

This course is suitable for complete beginners but book fast, our glass courses are incredibly popular and fill up quickly. Maybe we are all a bit like magpies and just like shiny things!

Tutor: Karen Redmayne

Venue: Burnley Tennis Club, 30 Lower Ridge Close, Burnley, BB10 4BW

Times: Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Start Date: 4th March 2015

End Date: 10th June 2015

‘I have enjoyed making things, I have made new friends, and it has made life better and given me more confidence’.Arts on Prescription participant

‘I really enjoyed the course with great tutors in a friendly relaxed atmosphere’.Arts on Prescription participant

‘It has given me confidence by showing me I can do things I didn’t think I could’.Arts on Prescription participant

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Five ways to wellbeing

1. Connect...With the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local commu-nity. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.

2. Be Active…Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity that you enjoy; one that suits your level of mobility and fitness.

3. Give…Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community can be

incredibly rewarding and will create connec-tions with the people around you.

4. Keep Learning…Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident, as well as being fun to do.

5. Take Notice…Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual. Notice the chang-ing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are on a train, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.

Here are 5 evidence based ways to help you improve your mental wellbeing.

Try to integrate them into your daily life - them of them as your ‘5 a day’ of mental wellbeing!

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Bespoke Courses

Get in touch to book a place or for more information

carmela.manta@pendleleisuretrust.co.uk

Call: 01282 661784 Text: 07815 962190

Twitter @artsonprescript Facebook /ArtsonPrescription Want to see some of the work our students have created? Log on to http://artsop.blogspot.co.uk

We can run courses for groups of 10 people or more, often for free.

Please contact us if you have a group you think could benefit from one of our courses.

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