Pathways to Wellbeing @ the Holburne Museum, Bath
Pathways to Wellbeing is an exciting programme of creative groups, designed to support people with lived experience of mental health issues, social isolation and homelessness. We offer safe, calm, inspiring, informative and welcoming spaces for people to explore their creativity, learn about local heritage and have fun!
Pathways to Wellbeing is an exciting programme of creative groups, designed to support people with lived experience of mental health issues, social isolation and homelessness. We offer safe, calm, inspiring, informative and welcoming spaces for people to explore their creativity, learn about local heritage and have fun!
We work will specialist artists who support people to learn new skills using high quality art materials and equipment. All our groups are well supported by trained staff and volunteers who are non-judgmental, friendly and passionate about the benefits of creativity for mental health and wellbeing. We believe that giving ourselves time to enjoy museums, art and creativity can be life-changing.
Regular groups run all year round, meeting either weekly or bi-weekly in museums. There are 2 main enrolment times in March and August but spaces may be available at other times. Most groups run for 23 weeks (with occasional breaks) + some short ‘taster’ courses through the year. There are clear progression routes to ‘move on’ to other Pathways groups including the Discover Museums course.
Groups:
Gardener’s Lodge Art Group: A friendly, supported group where you can develop your arts skills, be creative and meet like-minded people in a safe environment. Based at the Holburne Museum (and partner museums and galleries). When: Every Wednesday afternoon. Places: 10 places (regular attendance is required).
IMAGE – Peer-led Museums Group: A Peer Led Group for people interested in heritage and art. The group is run by its members and works with the Holburne and partner museums to develop creative responses to exhibitions and museum collections and to advocate for museums, creativity and wellbeing. Based at the Holburne Museum (and partner museums and galleries) When: Every other Wednesday morning. Places: 10 places (regular attendance is required).
To apply for a place or for more information:
Referral by a professional: Ask your support worker, social prescriber or GP to contact us on your behalf. We work with lots of organisations in the Bath area and can contact you for a chat. Or self refer: Fill out a quick online application form at www.holburne.org/pathways-to-wellbeing
Or phone or email for an informal chat: Sophie Williams-Brown (Pathways Assistant Manager) s.williams.brown@holburne.org | 01225 388565 Louise Campion (Pathways Manager) l.campion@holburne.org | 01225 388566