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Mindful Art Journaling
Code: T26BB1101
Location: Bolsover ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 25 August 2026
Duration: 2 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Create unique collage designs using paper and fabric while exploring a range of creative mixed-media techniques, including colouring, stamping, decoupage, printing, and making your own washi tape.
This friendly and supportive course uses creative activities to promote mental wellbeing, relaxation, and self-expression. Through mindful art-making, you will experiment with mark-making, colour, texture, and collage techniques to create your own unique artwork.
Working alongside others provides opportunities to share ideas, build confidence, and enjoy social connection in a welcoming environment. The simple techniques learned can also be continued at home as a positive way to reduce stress, boost wellbeing, and support creativity.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone looking to improve, maintain their wellbeing through creativity and mindful making. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities and demonstrations, individual work. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve. You will be given notes and resources to support what we cover in class.
What will I need?
All crafting materials will be provided. But if you have materials etc. that you would like to bring with you then please feel free to do so.
You may also want to bring something to make notes.
Are there any other costs?
This course is free and there are no other costs.
This course runs from 10.00am until 2:30pm with a 30 minutes lunch break.
Time and duration
Start Date: 25 August 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Bolsover ACE Centre
Castle Street
Bolsover
S44 6PP
01629 537912