Connecting with Intuitive Self-Expression
There are so many barriers to meaningful artistic expression. Perhaps you were told at school that you weren’t ‘artistic’ enough, or it’s felt overwhelming to even start, or you simply haven’t had the time.
This workshop invites participants to explore creativity through curiosity, play and self-reflection. In a non-judgemental, welcoming space, guided creative and mindful exercises will be used to help access your creative intuition.
Throughout this workshop, we will notice the often unspoken rules, expectations, and judgments we place on ourselves during the creative process. We will workshop ways to compassionately make art alongside these rules in a way that feels fully our own. The workshop focuses on developing a relationship with one’s intuition. Participants will be invited to trust impulses, follow curiosity, embrace uncertainty, let go of expectations, and respond to what emerges in the creative process, ’mistakes’ and all.
No artistic experience is necessary to attend. This workshop is for anyone interested in connecting with their creativity, cultivating self-trust, and learning to play through intuition.
Facilitated by HCPC registered Art Therapists: Anna Kamperou & Flo Gordon
To book a space register here
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop “Ajisai” 紫陽花 (Hydrangea)
Discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy through a seasonal “Ajisai” (Hydrangea) workshop.
Experience the beauty of Japanese calligraphy through a seasonal workshop inspired by Ajisai, the hydrangea flower, one of Japan’s most beloved symbols of the rainy season.
In Japan, hydrangeas bloom beautifully during June rains and are admired for their calm, elegant atmosphere. In this workshop, participants will create their own hydrangea-themed Japanese calligraphy artwork using traditional brushes and ink. By displaying your finished artwork at home, you can bring a touch of Japan’s rainy season into your everyday life.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have previous experience with calligraphy, this workshop is designed to be relaxing, creative, and enjoyable for everyone.
To book a space register here
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join us at CATS for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join us at CATS for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Express and De-Stress Workshop
Join us for a creative journey!
In this workshop, we’ll explore emotions through artmaking and learn CBT-tools that can help lift low moods.
You don’t need prior art experience, we’d love to see you there!
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
GSRD Peer exploration session
A therapist peer space to discuss and creatively explore the points put forward by Pink Therapy which aims to help practitioners assess their competency to work with GSRD clients. No experience or knowledge would be required, this would be an open, curious and non-judgemental space for exploring.
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Historical Crafts Society
Come learn about different crafts in history! Each month, we will pick a period in history (chosen by members) and look into a chosen technique, craft or creative pursuit from that time. Then we gather, share and have a crafting hour. This can be anything from embroidery to dressmaking to painting.
The club is welcome to all, it’s directed at all levels, and all types of crafters. It’s a space to meet people, learn and create!
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Find out More and Join Us by getting a ticket here
Expressive Floral Art Workshop
Join us for a cosy morning of flower arranging, drawing exercises and painting
Join us for a Sunday morning filled with playful drawing warm-ups, expressive mark-making, and a supported painting session where you’ll paint a flower arrangement that you will get to take home.
This is a no-judgement zone where everyone is welcome. We aim to offer a calm and inspiring atmosphere to enjoy the season, make art, sip tea and pumpkin spice coffees, and connect with lovely people.
All materials provided, and beginners welcome. You can get tickets here.
To see highlights from our previous workshop, click here!
Open Studio for Older Adults and Carers
Join us for a gentle afternoon of art-making at CATS, created especially for older adults and their carers.
It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to slow down, breathe a little, and make something at your own pace.
You don’t need any art experience. Just come as you are.
Historical Crafts Society
Come learn about different crafts in history! Each month, we will pick a period in history (chosen by members) and look into a chosen technique, craft or creative pursuit from that time. Then we gather, share and have a crafting hour. This can be anything from embroidery to dressmaking to painting.
The club is welcome to all, it’s directed at all levels, and all types of crafters. It’s a space to meet people, learn and create!
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Express and De-Stress Workshop
Join us for a creative journey!
In this workshop, we’ll explore emotions through artmaking and learn CBT-tools that can help lift low moods.
You don’t need prior art experience, we’d love to see you there!
Energy mapping workshop for creative business owners
Prevent burnout in 2026 by planning around your natural energy rhythms
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
An Art Therapies Private Practice: Legalities and Considerations
A full day workshop with two experienced Art Psychotherapists/Supervisors looking at the considerations needed to start a private practice in the Arts therapies sector.
The first half of the day will consist of a lecture focusing on the guidelines and things legally needed to start a private practice, finishing with a large group discussion.
The second half of the day will focus on the considerations which can be personal for the therapist and their chosen client group. This will be in the form of a short lecture followed by small groups and concluding with a large group discussion.
Outcomes: After the therapists have completed the workshop they will have a basic understanding of the legalities running a small private practice and have time and support to workshop creating the private practice best for the therapist and their chosen client group.
Facilitators
Christiane Kelegher
www.ckarttherapy.co.uk
Christiane is an experienced Art Psychotherapist in her 5th year of private practice. Her private practice focuses on working within her own community of chronically ill, queer people online. Her interests lie in intersectionality and accessibility for both the client and therapist. Christiane has a background managing services within the third sector, supervision and academic lecturing.
Alison van Loo
alisonthearttherapist@protonmail.com
Alison has been working as an Art Psychotherapist for eight years working with predominantly children and young people focusing on the issues they bring, from suicidality and self harm to anxiety and identity. She has a small private practice and has been a supervisor for five years. Her other interests lie in self care and helping therapists develop their practice.
Who is it for:
Creative therapists considering starting their own private practice or for those in their established private practice looking for further guidance.
You can get tickets here.
Expressive Floral Art Workshop
Join us for a cosy morning of flower arranging, drawing exercises and painting
Join us for a Sunday morning filled with playful drawing warm-ups, expressive mark-making, and a supported painting session where you’ll paint a flower arrangement that you will get to take home.
This is a no-judgement zone where everyone is welcome. We aim to offer a calm and inspiring atmosphere to enjoy the season, make art, sip tea and pumpkin spice coffees, and connect with lovely people.
All materials provided, and beginners welcome. You can get tickets here.
To see highlights from our previous workshop, click here!
Untutored Draped Life Drawing
Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed, creative evening of life drawing with a draped model in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this untutored session invites you to explore form, movement, and expression at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and base materials; drawing boards provided, plus complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the inspiration flowing. We will have some mark-making materials available in the event you forget your brush and/or charcoals.
Our rates reflect our commitment to fair pay for life models, and net proceeds support the CATS Fund, helping make creative therapies more accessible in our community.
A space to draw, connect, and contribute to something meaningful.
Join Us by getting a ticket here
Historical Crafts Society - Merlin and Scottish Folklore (Copy)
Come learn about different crafts in history! Each month, we will pick a period in history (chosen by members) and look into a chosen technique, craft or creative pursuit from that time. Then we gather, share and have a crafting hour. This can be anything from embroidery to dressmaking to painting.
The club is welcome to all, it’s directed at all levels, and all types of crafters. It’s a space to meet people, learn and create!
Expressive Autumnal Art Workshop
Celebrate the new season at our Expressive Autumnal Art Workshop.
Join us for a cosy Sunday morning filled with playful drawing warm-ups, expressive mark-making, and a supported painting session where you’ll paint your very own pumpkin to take home.
This is a no-judgement zone where everyone is welcome. We aim to offer a calm and inspiring atmosphere to enjoy the season, make art, sip tea and pumpkin spice coffees, and connect with lovely people.
All materials provided, and beginners welcome. You can get tickets here.
To see highlights from our previous workshop, click here!
Historical Crafts Society - Victorian Costume Balls
Come learn about different crafts in history! Each month, we will pick a period in history (chosen by members) and look into a chosen technique, craft or creative pursuit from that time. Then we gather, share and have a crafting hour. This can be anything from embroidery to dressmaking to painting.
The club is welcome to all, it’s directed at all levels, and all types of crafters. It’s a space to meet people, learn and create!