Imagine Therapeutic Arts
Stroud

Imagine Therapeutic Arts is a community-based studio in Stroud, Gloucestershire. For over 10 years it has been offering a supported studio practice for people, with or without any artistic experience, who intend to develop their creativity as a way of improving their health and wellbeing. Through this time and a programme of structured groups, Imagine has developed an artistic-therapeutic community.

Studio members can self refer or be referred by other health organisations. The spirit of the project is based on inclusivity, welcoming people of any age, with different physical

and/or mental health issues, alongside people with disabilities and/or sensory impairments. Therapists are working side by side with studio members, artists and volunteers. Some of the support groups focus on adults and the elderly, others on young people.

Basic art materials (watercolours, oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoal, clay and many others) are provided and no previous artistic experience is required to join the studio and enjoy any of our sessions:

• Studio Practice Sessions: Monday and Tuesday 2-5pm, Wednesday 7-9pm, and Thursday 10am-1pm
• Clay Club:  Tuesday, 2-5pm
• Mixed Media Club: Thursday, 10am-1pm
• Ageing with Soul Groups: Wednesday morning, 10am-12.30pm
• Theme-based Group/s (please enquire for further details): Usually Wednesday afternoon, 2.30-5pm (Other days and times may vary according to each term)
• Silvers & Carers (a fortnightly group for adults and elderly people with memory problems and their carers): Friday morning 10am-12pm

Days and times of workshops may vary according to each term.

Imagine also offers Cultural Events including Storytelling, Poetry, Music, and Art Exhibitions.

• Individual support is available – Please contact us for further details.