Creative play and art-based processes for believers in a better tomorrow - because change starts within

Choose from free art-based experiences, standalone online and in-person workshops, and deeper Journeys

maybe:

you’re here to fully immerse yourself in a longer-term creative practice

you’ve never held a paintbrush before and you’re curious about art for wellbeing

you want the accountability and community needed to stick to a consistent wellbeing practice

Whatever your stage of life, whatever your art experience, and whether you’ve dipped your toes into self-care and personal development before or this is your first time, the well has an offering for you.

art-based well-being practices

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art-based well-being practices ◇

Standalone workshops & tools

Discover an art-based well-being practice and carve out some time to reconnect with yourself and your creativity in our 2-2.5-hour workshops. If you’re feeling like you couldn’t fit a regular art practice into your busy schedule, but you know you should start to prioritise your mental well-being, our workshops are a perfect place to start. Or perhaps a specific topic or practice perfectly suits your current needs.

Short enough to be easily slotted into your schedule, but long enough to experience the mental and physical benefits.

You don’t need to commit to a full Journey to experience the soul nourishment of art for wellbeing and creative self-expression. You just need to dedicate one two-hour block and release all expectations you have about your artistic skill and expression!

You’ll also find tools and resources, like our ADHD tool if you want to use something in your own time to help an area of your life, and our creativity practices - a supportive space for you to pursue your creative endeavours alongside other like-minded/hearted people.

current offerings

Our Tools & Workshops

  • “I really enjoyed the format of this atelier! Even in a group setting, the experience felt intimate and personalised. Michelle guided us with expertise and patience, creating a safe space for self-expression. It's amazing how technology can bring us together in such meaningful ways!”

    SILVANO LIEGER

  • “The workshop was a blessing for body mind and soul. And also surprising: the art process helped bring what was hidden in my heart to the surface and I was able to express it. Afterwards I had so much energy that I still felt the need to go out into nature and dance!”

    AMELIE REIST

Deeper Journeys

If you’re looking for a more supportive and intimate container over a longer period so you can deepen the positive impact the art-based practice has on your well-being, then Journeys are for you.

They’re sequences of workshops, usually delivered over 6-8 weeks and giving you the time, space, and care to really tend to your body and mind and realise the full benefits of the practices.

Reconnect with yourself and the world around you, and rekindle your creative spirit so you can regenerate your body and mind - and continue to show up for those you care about - with a Journey that is self-paced, unfolding at your own rhythm, or one that is run live, alongside like-minded peers..

Your questions about our offers

Is the well different to Art Therapy?

The well is not a substitution for professional help and therapy. It is designed to be used as a personal wellbeing practice for people who are overwhelmed and need some time for themselves. Whilst we collaborate with art therapists and some parts of it are inspired by art therapy, our offerings do not replace individual professional therapy.

Because this is a wellbeing practice, things that you would explore in therapy may come to the surface and you might experience some feelings that you’ve been trying to squish to one side. Depending on your current state of mind and existing tools, you might be able to process these by yourself or require additional support. If you are experiencing mental health challenges we urge you to also seek the aid of a qualified therapist.

I haven’t done anything like this since school - do I need to be good at art or be an artist?

No! You just need to be curious, come with an open mind, and be willing to put all your misconceptions aside about what “good art” looks like. We are not an art course and we don’t judge people on their output. We surrender all notions of perceived 'quality' of work and prioritise instead the insights you gain through the process.

I’m not sure I can afford this right now. Is there another option?

Although they often are, financial means should never be an obstacle to taking care of and expressing ourselves. To be as accessible as possible, the well offers need-based scholarships. These come in the form of reducing the cost by anything between 20 and 80%. You can inquire about one through this form here.