About this Event
Create Better Days, in partnership with the Energy Xchange, are holding sober art workshops where anybody can come and paint, write, express themselves however they choose.
Through creation we can turn our pain into something we are proud of. I cut up old toys and pictures that held painful memories for me and turned them into art pieces I take pride in. We will all get together and create community art pieces, all abilities welcome. I'm somebody who enjoys experimenting creatively and wants to encourage people to have fun with art and try new things.
We hear from inspirational guest speakers who can inspire others with how art, music, creativity has changed their lives for the better. And to inspire other people who may feel scared to try something new and show them that they can do it, we can all create. Our first special guest speaker is Leon Clowes, an artist who uses sonics and stories and works in socially engaged ways. He's a co-editor of "Performing Recovery" magazine and co-founder of the Addiction Recovery Arts Network.
We empower people in addiction and trauma recovery to find their creative voice. Art is therapy, being creative helps overcome difficult emotions which recovering addicts know all too well. And art should be accessible to people from all backgrounds. Creativity is essential to recovery and growth. Starting Saturday January 25th, Create Better Days workshops will be held monthly at Calthorpe Community Garden in Kings Cross, in their art room. Address:
Calthorpe Community Garden, 258-274 Grays Inn Rd, London WC1X 8LH
Whatever we create in the monthly workshops will be showcased in the summer in a special exhibition. If you want to connect and join us, donate art supplies, or speak at a workshop, you can contact me on Instagram @sophiewoodsart
The first event is free but there is an option to contribute so we can afford better supplies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Calthorpe Community Garden, 258-274 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
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