Art for Wellbeing - Alton Library - Saturday 13th, 20th, 27th June and 4th July 2026 - 2.00pm
Art for Wellbeing - Alton Library - Saturday 13th, 20th, 27th June and 4th July 2026 - 2.00pm
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Art for Wellbeing
Alton Library
Saturday 13th, 20th, 27th June and 4th July 2026
2.00pm to 4.30pm
Free tuition, £10 materials payable to tutor
Art for Wellbeing is a gentle, creative course that uses art to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Through simple, expressive activities, you'll relax, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive space.
Learning Goals:
- Demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding in selecting and applying a wide range of 2D techniques, media, tools and equipment effectively and safely.
- Select and apply a range of mixed media techniques including bubble painting, acrylic paints, pen drawing, oil pastels and collage to create on-going weekly samples and a range of finished 2D artwork.
- Plan the composition and layout for each artwork.
- Produce and display a portfolio of artwork that combines the techniques learnt each week.
- Self-evaluate how engaging with art can improve your wellbeing.
Who is this course for: This course, funded by UK government is for Hampshire residents aged 19+, and aimed at those who feel they need to bring moments of calm to their life and improve levels of health and wellbeing. If this sounds like you, then come and explore some artistic techniques.
Previous knowledge or experience: No experience is needed just a willingness to explore.
How will I learn: Tutor demonstrations, questions and answers, practical activities, samples and finished artwork
How will I be assessed: Formative assessment only through Q and A, practical activities/samples/artwork (process photographs/outcomes) and tutor notes throughout the course.
What shall I bring: Apron or wear old clothing. Materials fee - £10 payable to tutor on the first session
Next steps: Continue to develop skills, knowledge and understanding within mixed media art in future courses and/or workshops with LIL; take part in library-based craft groups, e.g. Knit and Natter; Craft and Chatter.
This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have. If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking.
You will be contacted by a member of the learning in Libraries team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
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