Open Arts; are offering free percussion music courses for anyone experiencing mental ill health or their carers seeking respite, places are available on courses starting in September.
Percussion music course: Weekly, two hour sessions for six weeks giving you the chance to try percussion with Brazilian musician, Adriano Adewale from Eastern Roots.
First course: Starts Tuesday 6 September 2016
Time and duration: 14:00-16:00 for six weeks
Venue: The Knightsway Centre, 32A Knights Way Brentwood, CM13 2AZ.
Second course: Starts Monday 24 October 2016
Time and duration: 14:00 – 16:00 for six weeks
Venue: The Knightsway Centre, 32A Knights Way Brentwood, CM13 2AZ.
Evidence shows that creative arts groups can improve mental health, social inclusion and overall wellbeing. In a survey of recent open arts course attendees all respondents reported enjoying their course, over 90% reported increased motivation to do art work and other activities and over 80% reported improved confidence, feeling more positive about things, and improved relationships.
Both courses provide an opportunity to learn new skills, meet people and improve self-confidence and self-esteem.
No experience is necessary for either course, but if participants of the creative arts course have experience in a particular art form our creative practitioners offer support to develop skills and interest.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance: to enrol, or find out more information about the course, please email Open Arts at [email protected] or call 07903 188 673.