Our creative wellbeing courses are designed to help adults find ways of managing stress and improving mental-wellbeing. In a supportive group setting, you’ll learn to express your feelings and thoughts through music, singing and creative writing.
The courses are delivered in partnership with the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy
Check out our new video below and find out how our 2024 course participants benefited from our courses.
Singing for wellbeing
Boost your mental health with our FREE singing course
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Singing for Well-Being is suitable for people looking to find coping strategies and improve mental well-being.  Singing for wellbeing tutor Claire Fowler Tuesdays 7-8.30pm monthly in person at Life Community Church, Charlotte Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3EB Dates: 26 August, 23 September, 21 October, 25 November, 16 December, 13 January, 10 February, 10 March, 14 April Led by experienced choir leader Claire Fowler. These small group sessions will help to boost your mood as you sing to familiar songs together. This choir is suitable for beginners and you don’t need to be a brilliant singer just the willingness to have a go! There is lots of evidence that singing together can help with low mood, anxiety and depression. What you can expect to learn:
Singing for wellbeing is aimed at adults across Warwickshire & Coventry looking to find creative coping strategies that can improve mental wellbeing. For further information email info@artsuplift.co.uk or call on 01926 504 212 Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund Creative Writing for WellbeingDiscover the power of writing to improve your wellbeing  Course tutor: Tristan Jackson-Pate Join our FREE online adult creative writing workshops led by Tristan Jackson-Pate. Discover your voice, craft compelling stories, and connect with others in a supportive community. Open to Coventry and Warwickshire residents who are looking to find coping strategies and improve mental well-being. Mondays 7-8.30pm online via Zoom Course 1: (Via Zoom) 13 January, 3 February, 3 March, 28 April, 19 May, 16 June, 14 July, 11 August 2025 Course 2: September 22, 29, October 6,13,20, November 3,10,17,24, December 1 – Booking OPEN This creative writing group, led by writer and theatre maker Tristan Jackson-Pate alongside an Arts Uplift volunteer will focus on the ways we craft stories, in a relaxed online group setting. Participants can access the exercises in a variety of ways and enjoy the support of the group as they develop their ideas. Though sessions will primarily look at dramatic writing for theatre or film, the exercises and discussions had will be relevant to all forms of storytelling, whether you want to write a novel, or a poetry collection. We will cover:
And of course, how not to become blocked in your creativity! The aim is to provide chances to learn, create, and collaborate, in an inclusive, no pressure environment. What you can expect to learn:
For further information email info@artsuplift.co.uk or call on 01926 504 212 View our students previous work
Inside Stories Anthology – eBook Download now Previous creative writing from past courses are HERE 2023 and HERE 2024
Song Writing for WellbeingFeeling low? Put a song in your heart. Better still write one! Discover the power of song writing to enhance your wellbeing. Join experienced musician Martin Riley for these FREE songwriting workshops designed to help adults  Course Tutor Martin Riley Find creative ways of managing stress and improving mental-wellbeing. COURSE DETAILS Online course from 10 April – Thursdays 7-8.30pm – 9 Monthly sessions Online – 10 April, 8 May, 12 June, 17 July, 14 Aug, 11 Sept, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 11 Dec Bookings are now closed through the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy but you can book with us info@artsuplift.co.uk we are still taking participants.
Examples of our participants previous work The Money’s Gone – from Inside Stories 5 (2024) Good Will to All: Give Again Today:
Inside Stories – creative courses for wellbeing are delivered in partnership with the Recovery & Wellbeing Academy from March to December 2024. Inside Stories sessions have been funded by the following organisations: Song Writing – National Lottery Community Fund and Rugby Benevolent Fund
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