Our programme of Creative Peer Support groups is structured into progressive stepping stones towards recovery. The journey starts with the 3-week intro course to our studios in Coventry.
What we offer
Canvas to Change
a Creative Peer Support group for young adults 16-25yrs old who are struggling with mental overwhelm and social anxiety. The group meets weekly at Arty-Folks studios in Coventry.
Online Programme
To people who are housebound by illness, caring responsibilities, or employment we offer a range of Online courses that start with Come Connect workshop.
Lillington Makers
We run a programme of creative activities and events to support residents in Lillington CV32 rebuild community networks and reach the most isolated and vulnerable in the area.
REACH Peer Support Service
Realising Everyone’s Access to Community Help (REACH) is a brand new service that will support the delivery of the Community Mental Health Transformation programme of the NHS.
REACH is the result of a fantastic collaboration by a consortium of over 70 local providers (VCFSE MHAlliance) spearheaded by Rethink Mental Illness, Experts by Experience and NHS Coventry&Warwickshire Partnership Trust.
This new service offers person-centred care for adults with severe mental health needs who are either waiting for NHS Mental Health Services or are being discharged.
Meet the Team at Arty-Folks who will be supporting you to take the next step on your creative recovery journey.
Meet Liz, your Art Tutor
Liz will help you develop your creative skills and confidence and will help you build a portfolio of art work for College or University if that’s what you want to achieve.
“You are NEVER too old to study Art and follow your passion! The oldest person we supported into Uni was 56 and the youngest 19!”
Meet Lorella, your 1:1 Mentor
With Lorella you can talk through 1:1 what stands in your way to achieving your dreams and ambitions.
“Sometimes we can feel stuck in life-situations and can’t imagine a different way forward. Talking things through helps to unravel knots and clear your mind, so you can see the path ahead.”
Meet Tasz, your Support Worker
Tasz will support you 1:1 with all those practical issues that are holding you back. This includes helping you with finances, activities in the community, writing your CV and looking for jobs or volunteering….
“I know first-hand how powerful and transformative art can be to help you find your feet again.”
Reading Arty-Folks members recovery stories though art and peer support we hope will encourage you to persevere!
There is definitely light at the end of the tunnel!
And we will walk the extra mile alongside you to help you find your pace and direction in life.
Arty-Folks can look back on 27 years of amazing projects that put a spotlight on our members artwork and their success stories.
The last few include projects commissioned by Warwickshire County Council, Coventry City Council, and Historic Coventry Trust.