Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Here you can find events such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
10:30AM-12PM 24 August 2024
Online
This 90-minute workshop will offer a gentle introduction to creative writing for wellbeing using a variety of carefully selected texts for writing prompts and discussions. The main focus of the session will be to create a safe and supportive space for participants with the reassurance that there is no wrong or right way to be creative.
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20 August 2024
St.Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 6AE
The event invites you to discover your creative potential and deepen your connection with the elements and mother nature.
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24 August 2024 11:00AM
Art and Spirituality, 6-8 Alexander Drive EDINBURGH, East Lothian, EH11 2RH
Join us for a transformative Mandala Painting and Meditation event, designed to foster creativity, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. This enriching experience will guide you through the therapeutic process of creating your own mandalas, symbolizing unity and harmony. This event is open to international women, it is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. All materials will be provided.
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10:00, 2 August 2024
An online Zoom class that has been running since 2020. Experienced teaching artists deliver this fun interactive dance and voice class. Participants have the option of doing this class seated or standing, or a combination of both. Book by emailing: jjsymmonds36@gmail.com
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18:30, 21 August 2024
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
A beautiful and uplifting concert to celebrate Healing Arts Scotland week performed by artists from Glasgow and beyond, both professional and community based.
22 August 2024 17:00 - 18:30
The Pavilion Cafe Edinburgh, Edinburgh Meadows, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH9 1JZ
Discover a mindful and fun movement session with Bronwyn Tutty, a spirited, grounded movement teacher and coach. Using music and gentle guidance, Bronwyn helps you connect with your body, celebrate your essence, and find strength to shine through life's ups and downs.
21 August 2024 3:30PM - 4PM
Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G41 2PE
Weekday Wow Factor's famous dementia-friendly daytime discos are not to be missed! The daytime disco will give everyone a taster of fun, friendship, and fitness, at your own pace to your chosen best dancing tunes. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.
21 August 2024
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH12JU
A practical dance session exploring Dance Base’s recent partnership with Grassmarket Community Project and the Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust. Open to lived experience participants of the project, and anyone interested in learning more about it, this workshop will introduce people to dance teaching practices which centre mental wellbeing.
21 August 2024 19:00
Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
Maryhill Integration Network's Joyous Choir is a community choir for women seeking asylum and refuge in Glasgow. Weekly sessions include singing, song-writing, learning and sharing songs from different cultures, and performance opportunities. Joyous choir will perform at HAS Wellbeing Concert to highlight how music can cross cultural barriers and help diverse women heal from trauma through friendship and song. https://www.maryhillintegration.org.uk
17 August 2024 2PM
Belmont Street/The Academy, Kooperator.space, Aberdeen, AB10 1LB
This workshop is part of a series of workshops based on city or nature exploration. Participants will experience playful drawing and use techniques to draw, paint and make collages on a long sheet of paper.
21 August 2024 10:45AM-4:00PM
Tramway, Tramway Foyer, 25 Albert Drive Glasgow , Strathclyde, G41 2PE
A team of Project Ability artists will invite attendees to sit for a few minutes to have their portrait drawn at the HAS Glasgow Day. The gifted artists have previously drawn portraits at conferences, events, and The Scottish Parliament. While demonstrating their talent, they share pride in their creativity and how identifying as an artist helps their mental health and wellbeing.
Cornerstone Centre, St John’s Episcopal Church, Princess Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ
The latest project from artist, Dr Andrew Crummy (MBE), creator of The Great Tapestry of Scotland. Be among the first to experience the beginnings of a poignant new tapestry; Andrew’s original sketches and paintings; and the opportunity to add a stitch of you own to this historic artwork in our live tapestry workshops!