Art for Wellbeing
Art can help improve your mental wellbeing.
This course is designed to offer a creative space within which learners can develop their art skills.
Tuesday, 16 Sep 2025 - 09 Dec 2025
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Art can help improve your mental wellbeing.
This course is designed to offer a creative space within which learners can develop their art skills.
Learn how to improve your painting and drawing skills in order to develop a more individual style of painting. Try out a range of techniques with an emphasis on developing new skills to unlock your creativity.
Ideal for beginners who are curious about art and those with experience who want to develop further.
This course is especially for people who feel that taking time to be creative can help boost their wellbeing.
It’s designed to support anyone who may be experiencing feelings of stress, low mood, social isolation, or simply wants to use craft to look after their mental health and connect with others in a supportive environment.
This course is designed to offer a creative space within which learners can develop their art skills.
Learn how to improve your painting and drawing skills in order to develop a more individual style of painting. Try out a range of techniques with an emphasis on developing new skills to unlock your creativity.
Ideal for beginners who are curious about art and those with experience who want to develop further.
This course is especially for people who feel that taking time to be creative can help boost their wellbeing.
It’s designed to support anyone who may be experiencing feelings of stress, low mood, social isolation, or simply wants to use craft to look after their mental health and connect with others in a supportive environment.
You will learn how to apply oil paint over acrylic grounds, construct space, mix colour, construct compositions and improve design skills. You will gain confidence in your own creative style and expression. You will be introduced to new ways of seeing, thinking and working and you will be encouraged to develop your own individual styles and methods.
Your tutor will give you more information about the course at your first session.
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim 60333984)
Your tutor will give you more information about the course at your first session.
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim 60333984)
This is an all abilities class for adults who wish to develop mental wellbeing. Beginners are welcome.
Once you have applied, we will review your application within 10 working days. You will then be notified of the outcome. Please note that places are limited and subject to availability.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
Once you have applied, we will review your application within 10 working days. You will then be notified of the outcome. Please note that places are limited and subject to availability.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
For further information or queries. please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk or call 020 8289 4700.If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
You may progress to a wide range of art and craft courses, many of which lead to qualifications, or other mainstream courses in a wide range of subjects as appropriate, at Sutton College.
Watercolour
Painting - Oil and Acrylic
Creative Mixed Media
Drawing and Painting
Calligraphy
Jewellery - For Beginners
Pottery and Ceramic
Watercolour
Painting - Oil and Acrylic
Creative Mixed Media
Drawing and Painting
Calligraphy
Jewellery - For Beginners
Pottery and Ceramic
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