The Creative Health programme is the core of Orb’s offer. It offers an inspiring programme of wide-ranging group and 1:1 creative opportunities for anyone (18+) wanting to explore the power of creativity to improve their mental health and wellbeing, develop skills, and shape more culturally inclusive, resilient, and vibrant communities. The majority of our services remain free at point of access.
The programme is curated by a team of Creative Wellbeing Facilitators, supported by sessional artists and creators, and regularly delivered in partnership with other community or cultural providers, so participants benefit from as wide a range of expertise and resources as possible. Activities can include:
- Creative 1-1 activities
- Creative group activities
- Creative project work
- Learning visits to other organisations and venues
- Learning courses in creative activity
- Learning courses in personal development, volunteering and work skills in wellbeing focused creative environments
- Performances, exhibitions, broadcasts, and publications internally and in community and partners organisation venues and locations
- Group consultation and advisory groups
And here is a flavour of just some of the Creative disciplines we explore:
- Arts and Craft
- Puppetry
- Creative Digital Media
- Musical Performance
- Singing
- Instrument Lessons
- DJ Skills
- Song writing and Composition
- Studio Skills
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- Dance and Movement
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Mindfulness
Creative activities are underpinned by 1-1 Wellbeing support including wellbeing assessments, goal setting support, engagement support, progress reviews, and opportunities for consultation. This empowers participants to take control of their journey at Orb, influence the design and development of services, and better understand the impact of engagement. It also supports people to move onto our Progression Support when appropriate.
