'HeART Path' Workshops
Testimonials
“Shanni is a lovely, friendly and humble
person to spend time with.
She’s a natural teacher and with humour
and patience brought out the art in me
and my team.”
Paul Hammond
Centre for Urban design
The session began as a mystery, but if I was to some up what I got out of the session it is that mystery is life, and life is expressed through art. We started the day with exploring colours- chalk, paint, paper, colouring pencils etc, and simply letting our imagination flow. As an individual with autism, releasing the illusion of control, allowing myself to simply be present in the mystery is one of the hardest commands to give myself. But in that art session feeling safe and wrapped in the calming music the hardness melted, and the experience of just being in the moment swept over me. We then drew objects that drew us, and the complexities of even the smallest stone, or the wings of a dragon where awe inspiring to engage with through our drawings. And then we listened to music and drew what we heard, revealing and celebrating that we are a mystery to each other- and that’s awesome.
Nathaniel Lawford
Inclusion & Projects Director
Grace Eyre Foundation
A big thank you for putting together the art workshop for the away day........
For me this was the only activity that really felt like we were embracing The Five Ways and really dropping into some mindful activity.
I loved the whole approach and set up and your thought and effort that went into it. Ideally would have liked more time (always the way).-
-Community Health Trainer & Stop Smoking Practitioner
‘your art workshop – it was absolutely brilliant and has given me a stronger insight into not only your amazing art and teaching skills but also echoing what you said about everyone having a bit of art in them.
I was surprised at how quickly I got into the zone – as it were – and it felt utterly and instantly calming to experiment with colour, textures, application from tool to paper in an organic way.
I’ve never done anything like that before so thanks for the opportunity’.
Helen
- Health Trainer BHCC
‘It was genuinely one of the best team building days I’ve ever attended, especially Shanni’s mindful art workshop’.
Jazka
– BHCC employee
‘I really enjoyed the different tasks, ........it was a very engaging experience.
Thanks for bringing all the materials and making a play list – like your style😊’ –
Roisin
- Senior Health Improvement Specialist
HeART Path
Creative Arts and Drawing Workshops.
Sessions from 1 – 3 hours
Creative Arts and Drawing Workshop combining the health benefits of art,
the natural world, and personal self discovery.
This workshop will explore the use of colour and mixed media, looking at detail, texture and patterns in a relaxing mediative environment to music.
Therapeutic benefits can lead to increased self – esteem, confidence & self-awareness.
The workshop session is beneficial and fun for team building events and can improve communication, concentration and productivity; encouraging a personal journey of wellness and growth.
Workshops can be tailored to suit your Company or organisation's needs.
Recent Workshops:
Young Carers Arts Workshop Oct 2021
Healthy Lifestyles Team Brighton and Hove City Council
Team Building Event Feb 2022
Inclusion Conference Workshops The Grace Eyre Foundation May 2022
