November Pause - Doodle and Reflect

A soothing, exploratory doodling session for adults — simple, joyful mark-making to help you unwind, reset, and feel grounded As we transition into winter, join us for a cozy, gentle creative session—a nurturing two-hour escape designed to calm the mind, refresh your focus, and gently reconnect you with your imagination. What to Expect During this 2-hour workshop, you’ll: Warm Up With a Creative Grid Exercise We’ll begin with a series of playful prompts exploring shapes, lines, and patterns. Loosen up your hand, quiet your mind, and slip into an easy creative flow. Create Your Own A4 Doodle Artwork Using fine liners, felt tips, or pencil, you’ll develop a mindful, expressive doodle piece. Whether you frame it at home or keep it just for yourself, it will be a beautiful reminder of calm and presence. Explore the Mental Wellness Benefits of Doodling We’ll talk about how doodling supports: • relaxation • focus and mental clarity • stress reduction • emotional grounding • sparking creativity This isn’t art with rules — it’s art as wellbeing. Take Home Your Own Doodling Notebook Continue your practice at home with your personal doodle journal. Use it as a calm companion through the rest of winter and into spring. Why Doodle? Doodling is a gentle, meditative creative act. It allows the mind to wander while giving the body something rhythmic and soothing to do. It’s perfect for: • easing anxiety • reconnecting with creativity • boosting mood during winter • giving yourself space to pause • cultivating presence As the days grow shorter and winter approaches, step into a cozy, mindful space for gentle creativity. All materials will be provided and refreshments available. Who Is This For? Adults of all creative levels — from absolute beginners to seasoned artists who want to play, unwind, and reconnect with the joy of simple mark-making. If you’re seeking a calm, positive, nourishing creative moment at the beginning of winter, this session is for you. Date: Saturday 14th November 2026 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Kick Up The Arts, 23 The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray, About me I am a full time artist based in the East Midlands. I have a real passion for creativity and produce original paintings that I sell. My other passion and interest is finding ways to help manage wellbeing and the creative avenues we can adopt to support this. After studying Art Therapy, I became particularly interested in the art of Doodling. These simple yet affective exercises have huge benefits. You can find me on socials @ellielovettartist and www.ellielovettartist.com Photography and Video Artists delivering this workshop and/or the venue team may take photos for promotional use. Participation is optional, and you’ll have the chance to opt in or out at the start of the session. Dogs at Workshops With the exception of assistance dogs, we’re unable to accommodate dogs during workshop sessions. Parking Parking is available in The Bell Centre Car Park. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way. About Kick Up The Arts Kick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray. If you have any questions before booking please email us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue. Terms and Conditions for workshops and creative sessions For our General Terms and Conditions, visit our website For more information about Kick Up The Arts follow us on: Instagram - Kick Up The Arts Melton (@kickuptheartsmelton) Facebook - Kick Up The Arts Facebook Page