Welcome to the "ARTS FOR HEALTH" page. Art Workshops for Inspiration, Creative Rejuvenation & Inner Balance
A FEW WORDS
For centuries, the wealthy and privileged Western establishment has utilised art primarily as a means to acquire greater wealth, social status, acceptance, and power—tools for control, deflection, and manipulation, alongside various other societal ills. At its best, art served as a source of entertainment at social gatherings, newspaper articles and television shows.
Artists seem to be losing sight of what was once a natural expression of our need to communicate, serve, help, participate, beautify, and harmonise. In doing so, we have silenced our hearts, denying them the voice to express our truths, values, and sense of adventure. Consequently, we risk becoming miserable, lonely, and fearful hoarders.
Artists worldwide have reached a pivotal moment where our everyday actions must contribute to something more meaningful than the superficial aspects of modern life, which are marked by endless consumption, isolation, and general indifference. We need to foster a sense of connection, purpose, and meaningful relationships with the Beauty and Life of this world.
GLASTONBURY SCHOOL OF ART
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ARTS FOR HEALTH PROJECT
"Arts for Health" is a pilot project aimed at integrating the arts as a crucial element in our lives to enhance well-being. It is designed to offer artistic support skills and a fresh perspective to those whose lives have been impacted by depression, anger, negativity, creative blockage, failure, and fear.
We believe that to creatively participate and serve with love is paramount for our social life.
The recalibration of the creative human mind and soul, particularly after being numbed by long-term habits and other unnatural behaviours, is crucial for the survival of every human being on the planet.
In various forms, art can serve as a valuable assistant, offering the user enhanced focus, dexterity, and a deeper respect and appreciation for creation, while also rekindling a connection with all of life.
Art is a very complex, intelligent, skilled, and inspired way to bring order to the chaos of life. The Philosophy, ideas, techniques, styles, and materials have been tested and mastered by bright individuals over thousands of years, and now they serve as a precious inheritance for all of us to use and share for the benefit of everyone.
Humanity has arrived at a very dangerous crossroads, and we are called to use what we have learnt from our chosen disciplines through the eons of time and break through the oppressive limitations.
Though Arts for Health isn’t art therapy with the strict official clinical psychotherapy meaning of the word, nothing has stopped all forms of art from being a hugely successful means to ease the pain of depression and calm aggression. Every type of artist has experience of this.
What we will do is provide you with skilled exercises and advice, stemming directly from our carefully gathered observations of various techniques and materials. I believe that many artists possess valuable insights that cannot be found in any artistic manual; rather, they emerge from years of personal experience, research, and inspiration.
BOOKING
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Booking Online, by Phone, or in Person.
295 British pounds
We aim to compile a comprehensive list of art teachers across all disciplines, including painting, drawing, music, theatre, dance, poetry, writing, and more, along with information on affordable workshops, as soon as possible.
If you are interested in this project—whether you wish to learn about the arts or are an art teacher seeking collaboration—please complete the online form. Kindly provide your personal details along with a brief overview of yourself and your current circumstances.