Art for Wellness CIC: 2026 Workshops (Jan 2026)
🌿 Growing Together Through Creativity: Our 2026 Workshop Programme
At Art for Wellness CIC, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year of creativity, connection, and community. During 2026, we’re expanding our much-loved therapeutic art workshops across a range of beautiful and accessible venues.
Our mission has always been simple: to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where adults can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience the calming benefits of creativity—without pressure or judgement. This new programme allows us to reach even more people across Penistone, Wortley, Barnsley and beyond.
🌸 A Variety of Inspiring Venues
To make our sessions as accessible as possible, we’re hosting workshops in different locations, each offering its own unique atmosphere:
🌿 Wortley Hall, Wortley
A truly special setting, Wortley Hall offers stunning gardens and peaceful surroundings that perfectly complement our nature-inspired workshops. It’s a place many of our members already love for its beauty and sense of calm—ideal for slowing down and finding creative inspiration.
🏡 St John’s Community Centre, Penistone
Located in the heart of Penistone, this friendly and familiar space provides a warm, welcoming environment for our sessions. It’s easy to access and perfect for relaxed, small-group workshops where connections can grow.
🌼 Carers Garden, Barnsley
A peaceful, nurturing outdoor space designed for wellbeing, the Carers Garden offers a beautiful connection to nature. Here, creativity flows alongside the natural environment, supporting relaxation and reflection.
Tesco – Community Workshops (Stairfoot Store)
We’re delighted to be hosting our creative wellbeing workshops at the Community Room inside Tesco Extra, Wombwell Lane, Stairfoot (S70 3NS). This welcoming space has been specially designed to support local organisations, charities, churches, and community groups by providing a free and accessible place to meet and connect.
The room comfortably accommodates up to 15 people, making it ideal for our small, supportive workshop sessions. Free tea and coffee making facilities are available, helping to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where participants can feel at ease.
There is no charge to use the space, reflecting Tesco’s commitment to supporting the local community and encouraging inclusive, accessible activities for all.
✨ More venues will be added throughout the year, helping us reach different communities and make it easier for more people to take part.
🎨 What to Expect from Our Workshops
Our sessions include a range of themes such as:
- Look Around the Garden
- Wellness Wednesday
- Therapeutic Art Sessions
Each workshop is inspired by nature, mindfulness, and creative expression. You don’t need any previous art experience—just a willingness to have a go.
We focus on:
- Slowing down and being present
- Exploring creativity in a gentle, guided way
- Supporting mental wellbeing
- Building connections with others in a safe, friendly space
💚 Why Join Us?
People join our workshops for many different reasons, and everyone is welcome. You might be looking to:
- Reduce stress or anxiety
- Take time out for yourself
- Meet like-minded people
- Reconnect with creativity
- Enjoy a sense of calm and purpose
Our sessions are particularly valued by carers, those experiencing isolation, and anyone wanting a supportive environment to simply be.
🔁 Making Sessions Accessible for Everyone
Due to growing interest in our workshops, we know spaces fill quickly. To help as many people as possible take part:
- Some sessions will be repeated across different venues
- Group sizes are kept small (around 10-12 participants) to maintain a calm and supportive atmosphere
- We offer a variety of days and times, so you can find something that fits your schedule
This flexible approach helps ensure that no one misses out.
How are workshops funded?
Many of our therapeutic art workshops are made possible thanks to the kindness and support of grant funders, community donations, and local organisations. Funding support from organisations such as the National Lottery Community Fund, Co-op Community Donations, and other community-based grants helps us continue creating welcoming creative spaces that support wellbeing, reduce isolation, and encourage connection through art.
This support allows us to provide materials, venue spaces, resources, and accessible sessions for as many people as possible. We are incredibly grateful for every donation, grant, and act of community support that helps keep the workshops running.
Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the workshops is very important to us. Occasionally, we may ask for a small contribution or workshop fee to help towards the cost of art materials, venue hire, and general running costs. Any fees introduced will always be kept as affordable as possible and communicated clearly in advance.
Every contribution, whether through funding, donations, attendance, or community support, helps us continue providing therapeutic creative opportunities for people who benefit from safe, supportive, and inspiring spaces to create.
📅 Stay Updated & Book Early
New sessions will be added regularly, so we encourage you to follow our Eventbrite page and book early to secure your place:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/art-for-wellness-cic-103149792341
🌱 Join Our Creative Community
As we grow, our vision remains the same—to provide spaces where creativity supports wellbeing, where people feel welcome, and where small moments of calm can make a big difference.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning to a familiar session, we look forward to welcoming you in 2026.
Come and take a moment for yourself—create, connect, and feel part of something special. 🌼
Written at the beginning of 2026 — subject to changes and ongoing development.
Version 1 — Jan 2026