Therapeutic Art-Making

Would you like to get out of the house, meet new people and get creative? Join us for a welcoming therapeutic art programme inspired by the collections, stories and spaces of the Powell-Cotton Museum.

In a relaxed and friendly space, we’ll be exploring questions of identity, home, protection, and self-discovery through art, museum objects, and creative practice with Art Psychotherapist Julia Court.

Each week explores a difference theme:

31 July – Home

What does home mean to you? Discover inspiring museum spaces and create artwork reflecting places, memories and belonging.

7 August – Protection

Consider the people, places and things that help us feel safe, supported and connected through creative exploration.

14 August – Bringing it all together

Use inspiration from the previous sessions to develop a final creative piece and celebrate your journey with the group.

What to expect

• Friendly, relaxed sessions
• Experiment with a range of art materials
• Meet new people in a supportive environment
• No art skills or experience required

Included with standard admission, just turn up on Friday at 11am to join in – no advance booking needed.

Julia Cort is an Art Psychotherapist and experienced Museum Engagement professional. Her passion is bringing together diverse groups of people, using museum objects and artmaking to connect to ourselves and each other.