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Courses for Carers - Art for Relaxation II

Course code: P04269

Subject area: Courses for Carers

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

15:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

13th Apr 2026 - 18th May 2026

Course location:

Online

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

This online course provides an opportunity for carers to explore the beneficial health effects of creating and observing art. For centuries, people have used creativity to deal with stress, cope with trauma, and improve self-awareness and self-esteem.
The purpose of this programme is to explore various forms of art and design from different cultures of the world to help us relax. Each week’s programme incorporates different art skills to stimulate different parts of our brain—the best brain anti-aging!

You will need different art materials such as paints (acrylic or watercolour) or colouring pencils or pastels, in 3 to 4 of your favourite colours, brushes, A4 drawing paper or card, any coloured paper such as wrapping paper, cellophane, sugar paper, glue and a pair of scissors. Materials needed for the session will be emailed one week before. The programme will include:

• Africa: emotions inspired by masks• Greece: Neolithic art inspired the mother ocean• Holland: hindeloopen inspired flowers• Tahiti: Polinasian interpretation of colourful earth• Japan: Ukiyoe inspired mountain path• Australia: Dreamtime inspired patterns of life painting

By participating in this course participants will have the opportunity to: • Explore artistic styles from different cultures of the world• Identify different art skills that stimulate different parts of the brain• Create various pieces of art influenced by artistic styles from across the world

"Please note there is no class on 04/05/2026.The course will be held online using Teams and your tutor will email you calendar invites prior to classes."

What next?
Enrol on another of the Courses for Carers that we offer.
Entry criteria
This course is provided as part of the Courses for Carers programme that has been developed in partnership with Action for Carers. It is specifically for unpaid carers who are looking after someone who has a long-term illness, special need, or impairment.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Learning & method assessment
The tutor will provide a demonstration followed by learner participation and experimentation. The tutor will offer one-to-one support throughout the course and provide feedback. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.