Free Open Arts courses in Brentwood, Essex

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 open.arts@sept.nhs.uk or call 07903 188 673.