“I have been attending The Artworks for several years, during a difficult and confusing time for myself. I have found it to be welcoming and supportive in all the classes. I have attended drawing, ceramics, printmaking and photography.

It provides me with essential structure in an otherwise empty week, gives me social connections in a place of isolation and gives my life some meaning and enjoyment when there is little to be found otherwise. I would have found this period of my life much more difficult were it not for The Artworks. It is a very safe space for someone with vulnerabilities such as myself.

I cannot elaborate, but they are extensive and affect me in many ways, which gives it a unique place in my life.

I appreciate the skills i have learned and the opportunity to develop and explore my creative side that The Artworks allows. The flexibility of the courses and tuition has allowed me to enjoy being creative, which is something I have not felt since being very young and which is very valuable to me.”

“Attending Artworks courses and workshops is a lovely way to support creative learning. I’ve worked with many children from challenging backgrounds, financial or otherwise in the past, so I really appreciate the impact opportunities like this can have! ”

“Thank you to ‘Art for Wellbeing’ at Artworks for my creative experience. I’m now rebuilding my life after a very severe mental breakdown. Being creative has helped me a lot towards healing my mind.

When I lose myself in doing a drawing it frees my mind from depression and psychotic thoughts of self harm. Being around the other people on the 10 lessons course has helped me to gain confidence and integrate me back into the community.

I hope more people can go to ‘Art for Wellbeing’ and gain some confidence with other people and wellness in their minds. Thank you. ”

“I enrolled on the introduction for printmaking course 2 years ago and have been printing ever since. I also came on the ‘ Fantastic Piece Hall’ printing course and got a lot out of this in terms of explaining printing applications.”

“Artworks is a groundbreaking independent art school worthy of investment by anyone with passion for the arts and the betterment of society. As a long term supporter, I have made a personal donation this year to support staffing and administrative arrangements. This is a critical time for the ventures it seeks to enhance its contribution to the arts, local community, education and healthcare. ”

“I enrolled on the introduction for printmaking course 2 years ago and have been printing ever since. I also came on the ‘Fantastic Piece Hall’ printing course and got a lot out of this in terms of explaining printing applications.”