Welcome to AccessArt: Arts and Wellbeing
In a fast-paced society, filled with deadlines and stress, it’s important to slow down, observe and enjoy singular moments in time. Creativity can help to ground us in the present, feel joy in inconsequential acts and create space in the day for reflection.
With this in mind, we have created a collection of resources which focus on calm, creative processes. These resources vary from quick 5 minute exercises to hour long sessions, perfect for quiet contemplation or community engagement.
Have fun exploring AccessArt resources focused around arts and wellbeing.
AccessArt Treehouse
AccessArt believes that through gentle, holistic art education, we can empower children and young people to find their voice.
At AccessArt Treehouse, we recognise that mainstream schooling does not suit every child or young person. Whether it is a positive, long-term decision to home educate, or a more reactive, short-term decision made out of necessity, we understand that pupils outside the formal education system are still entitled to an excellent art education.
Join the AccessArt Treehouse Facebook Group.
audiences and settings
Art can be used to support the well-being of everyone; however, you may find that some learners or settings benefit from a more consistent focus on well-being within their learning experience.
Explore collections with a focus on audience.
art to support esba
hospital education
SEND
Dip Your Toes Into Arts and Wellbeing
Explore these resources to see how art can be used to benefit your wellbeing…
Explore our offer to hospital education and hospices here.
Session Recording: Drawing for Wellbeing
“Heart-Work” an Arts and Wellbeing Project for Young People
Explore artists
See how artists explore wellbeing through their creative practise…
leigh bowser
merlin evans
Laura McKendry
Explore resources for wellbeing
Explore these sample resources…
mark making and sound
playing with perspective
drawing to a metronome
Globe painting
