Author Archives Ria Hickman

  • The everchanging Springtime British weather has been the inspiration behind the theme of recent workshops in Monarch Court, Emersons Green. LifewithArt tutor Myra has shared how workshops with Bingham Day Services have included an array of mediums, including watercolour rainbows, decorated umbrellas, painted birds and bird boxes. The sensory creative experience of papier-mâché was met […]

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  • LifewithArt understand that art and the creative process play an important role in enriching lives, reducing isolation, nurturing self-esteem and encouraging inclusion. Group workshops can provide opportunities to develop social connections and a greater sense of meaning in life (Wilson, Secker, Kent and Keay, 2017). The workshops we provide to local community groups and smaller […]

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  • This summer may not have brought the glorious weather we were hoping for but LifewithArt workshops in both The Picture House, Bristol and Monarch Court, Emersons Green certainly didn’t disappoint! Monarch Court’s workshops with Yate Buddies, an adult day service, included lots of craft including decoupaging vases, and decorating notebooks, boxes and cards. The Buddies […]

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  • We have recently been overjoyed at opening new Charity Arts Centres in Gwent House, Cwmbran and Monarch Court, Emersons Green and getting lots of  fabulous workshops underway! In Gwent House, Cwmbran, we have seen lots of amazing artwork by Evolve, a charity that provides high quality person-centred opportunities for people with learning disabilities. These workshops […]

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  • LifewithArt was delighted to welcome Borough Belles Women’s Institute during our January 2022 occupation in Leman Street. Founded in September 2009, Borough Belles enjoys everything the Women’s Institute stands for; interesting craft projects, insightful speakers and presentations and a whole lot of cake! We think that LifewithArt and the WI make a perfect combination! Art […]

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  • LifewithArt is overjoyed to be able to add another building to our growing list of art centres in the Southwest. Shilhay Art Group, The Risings, Krafty Kafe and Wellbeing Exeter have all been able to take part and enjoy our art workshops, in Harlequins Shopping Centre, throughout October & November. Visitors to the shopping centre […]

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  • LifewithArt is high-spirited over the 2 new buildings we have recently moved into in Scotland. We are pleased to be exhibiting our fantastic photographic exhibitions, running events and holding our wonderful workshops in New Alderstone House, Bellshill and Freedom House, Aberdeen. Freedom House, Aberdeen Groups enjoying workshops in Freedom House include clients from The Len Ironside […]

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