Creativity and Wellbeing Week at Breathe Arts Health Research
Tue 3 May 2022
FREE creative & wellbeing workshops for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust staff and official volunteers
Creativity and Wellbeing Week is a national festival celebrating the power of creativity and culture to improve our health and wellbeing. The festival is a partnership between London Arts and Health Forum and the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance and this year’s theme is Get Creative, Get Outdoors.
We are offering one-off, creative workshops alongside taster sessions of our regular participatory programmes at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. All activities are designed to give NHS staff some important time to recharge, de-stress and meet other colleagues.
I'm calmer. I think I just feel more fulfilled and It brings a bit more colour into my life
Debra, participant
FREE Events for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Staff and official volunteers:
Breathe Creative Breaks
Online on Zoom
Monday 16 May, 1pm-1.45pm
Take part in an absorbing workshop, designed to reduce anxiety by channelling attention through simple yet uplifting drawing activities.
In this special edition, artist, Liz Atkin, will be joined by harpist Ruby Aspinall for live music throughout the workshop.
Liz will guide participants through a calming workshop inspired by the work of well-known artists, giving the freedom to experiment and have fun in a non-competitive, open and friendly group.
Try a salsa and merengue dance class with Edurne from acclaimed Dance school, Vera the Diva. Set to mood-boosting music, aimed at relieving stress, releasing tension and having fun in a supportive environment. All welcome and no previous dance experience necessary.
Breathing Space: Live performance with pianist Karim Kamar
Central Hall, St Thomas’ Hospital
Wednesday 18 May, 1pm-2pm
Take some time for yourself and listen to the soothing music of composer and pianist Karim Kamar. A musician of outstanding quality, Karim performs a selection of his own original, romantic compositions – perfect for peace and reflection. No sign up required.
Breathe Poetry for Mindfulness
Online on Zoom
Friday 20 May, 1pm-2pm
Take time during your lunch break to join a peaceful, reflective and refreshing session of mindfulness and poetry. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and improve well-being, clarity, focus and creativity.
This online workshop will be led by poet and mindfulness practitioner, Cath Drake. During the workshop, we’ll listen and read poetry together, write our own with inspiration from Cath, and share what we’ve created at the end.
Join an in-person rehearsal with the celebrated Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS staff choir, Breathe Harmony and sing some feel-good classics. No previous singing experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.
