Introducing Therapeutic Arts: clay and collage

Experience this dynamic approach, exploring ourselves through the arts. Creative Wellbeing Workshop: Introducing Therapeutic Arts with clay and collage Friday 13 November 2026 13:30 - 16:00 About the event Therapeutic Arts offer a dynamic approach, working with a range of art forms. These encourage expression of our inner world without depending on words. They can enable a shift in focus and ways forward. Being creative is healing in itself and here we explore, with curiosity, how to use the arts more deeply. This experiential workshop is the last of three, and will introduce this approach working with clay and collage through guided activities. You are very welcome to come even if you have not attended either of the previous workshops as each workshop can be taken as a stand - alone workshop. These are introductory workshops rather than formal Art Therapy group sessions. No artistic or therapy experience necessary, just a willingness to be curious, have a go and explore. The workshops are facilitated by Steffie's Arts Space. Steffie is a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, outdoor therapist and experienced workshop facilitator. Here's some feedback from a previous participant: ‘Safe reflective space, eye opening, heart-warming’. Is this workshop for me? If you are interested in personal development, and are curious about how the arts can be used to explore ourselves creatively, you will hopefully find these workshops enjoyable and meaningful. All those age 16 + welcome. What You will need All materials and refreshments will be provided. Venue Didsbury Parsonage, Stenner Lane, Manchester M20 2RQ. We will be in a lovely light downstairs room overlooking the gardens. Price £30 per person (+ Eventbrite fee). 2 concessionary places available at £18 (+ Eventbrite fee). There is also one very reduced cost place at £5 due to a place being gifted, please email me if you are interested: [email protected]. Refund and cancellation policy Full refund minus Eventbrite fee available up to one week before the workshop starts. About Steffie ElHassan, facilitator Steffie was first introduced to Expressive Arts as part of a Supervision Diploma course and immediately loved this approach, recognising the potential for accessing and working with emotions and challenges. She completed a two year Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic Application of the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE), London and more recently an Outdoor Therapist training. Steffie runs a small therapeutic arts 1:1 practice in Chorlton, Manchester. Steffie is an experienced facilitator and loves offering creative workshops locally, online, and for organisations including The Whitworth Gallery in Manchester and RHS Bridgewater Gardens. For more information please visit www.steffiesarts.com