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Improve your wellbeing through art - Taster
Code: T25EC1941
Location: Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 28 August 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 4.30pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven 'purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning.
This course will help you to maintain your mental health and wellbeing.
Try a fun and relaxing intro to our Brightside Wellbeing through art course. You will see how simple art activities can help reduce stress, boost your mood, and bring a sense of calm. No art skills are needed. Come and try something new and express yourself.
Your tutor will help you with some easy art activities, giving you a taste of how art can support your mental wellbeing. It's a good way to see if the full course is right for you or just to enjoy some time to relax and unwind. Join us for this welcoming session and discover how art can be a simple tool for wellbeing.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you would like to boost your mental wellbeing. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with help from your tutor. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities and individual work. You will be given tasks and can work on your own projects. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You will be painting so please bring something to cover your clothes. You may want to bring something to make notes.
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Follow the links on this page to enrol. If you have any questions or are struggling with online booking or payment, please talk to staff in your local centre.
Time and duration
Start Date: 28 August 2025
Start Time: 4.30pm
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF
01629 531807