Kaleido Arts for Wellbeing | Release hope, empower the voiceless and restore dignity

Release, empower, restore

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Our Mission

Kaleido Arts for Wellbeing uses creative arts to bring wellbeing to people suffering because of war, discrimination, abuse and loss. We recognise that trauma and mental health issues affect people from all walks of life, and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience freedom and joy through creativity.

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Our Groups

Writing for Wellbeing

In our Writing for Wellbeing programme each week builds thematically on the one before, taking the writers on a journey that encourages authenticity, freedom and hope.

Drumming for Wellbeing

Our Drumming for Wellbeing programme uses therapeutic drum-circle experiences to develop creativity and wellbeing. The course focuses on team building, self-expression, motivation and emotional regulation.

Art for Wellbeing

We offer a bespoke Art for Wellbeing programme, using different mediums to reflect, process, and learn about ourselves. No prior experience is necessary – it’s all about the creative process!

Drama for Wellbeing

Drama for Wellbeing is a 10 week programme. Each week we explore a different theme and work through engaging warm up activities as well as creating a short piece of drama towards the end of each session.

Woodwork for Wellbeing

In our Woodwork for Wellbeing programme, you will create items to be proud of whilst developing creativity and wellbeing. It will help you to develop practical skills whilst discovering your natural creativity and improving your confidence.

Case Study – Writing for Wellbeing class

“I enjoyed all sessions, but I remember in particular a session where we tried to write haiku. Before that session, I thought I didn’t have any ability to write poems, but after that session I changed my mind because I could write about my feelings and I could feel my...

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Spring courses coming soon!

Our Spring courses will be running from mid-April at Arts In The Right Place on Castlegate in Sheffield city centre. These are 8-week courses - see below for more info: Writing for WellbeingFrom 15th April, Tuesdays 6-8pm Art for WellbeingFrom 16th April, Wednesdays...

Autumn Term courses now running

Our Autumn Term courses have just started. Each course is 10 weeks and will be held at the Gardeners' Rest, 105 Neepsend Lane, Sheffield, S3 8AT. [NB - change of venue since first advertised due to a change in circumstances.] For more information, click the links...