Room for Art - Wester Hailes

CONTACT DETAILS

ART IN HEALTHCARE

30 Westburn Grove, Wester Hailes, EDINBURGH, EH14 2SA
0131 555 7638
SERVICE LOCALITY
South West
LAST UPDATED
26 Oct 2022

KEY
INFORMATION

Who is the service for?
Young People (16-25), Adults, Older People
What age range is it suitable for?
17 - 25, 26 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65+

ORGANISATION
CONTACT DETAILS

18 York Place, City Centre, EDINBURGH, EH1 3EP
0131 555 7638

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WEDNESDAY: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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information SERVICE DETAILS

Room for Art is a visual art and social prescribing project providing visual arts on a weekly basis to adults in at least seven areas of Edinburgh with the aim of improving people’s health and wellbeing.

Each workshop is free and delivered by a professional visual artist, a volunteer and a support worker. The sessions are tailored to the interests of the group and participants are encouraged to explore and experiment with different techniques such as; painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery making, and more.

Our participants are referred by GPs, Link Workers as well as through other third sector organisations, some also refer themselves. Participants may have mental health issues, physical disabilities, feel lonely or isolated or have long term health issues and some have remarked on the importance of the referral process for getting involved.

Why take part?

Making ‘room for art’ and taking part in arts activity can impact positively and in some cases have a transformative effect on health and wellbeing.

Room for Art enables people to explore creativity in a safe, supported space, take time for themselves, meet new people, learn new skills and have fun!

Not just an art class, it becomes an art studio and community for participants who are free to express their creativity in their own way. The aim of the sessions is to make people feel welcome, valued and listened to.

Do you want to take part or would like to refer someone?

Please fill in our referral form at http://www.artinhealthcare.org.uk/room-for-art-referral.php or contact the Outreach Manager at outreachmanager@artinhealthcare.org.uk.

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