Join Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Wellbeing staff and visual artist James Aldridge for a series of outdoor creative sessions around Salisbury and Langford Lakes – release your inner artist!

Together we will explore all the artistic resources that exist in nature. Not just using nature for inspiration but also finding the materials we need in nature such as natural pigments or found materials. Together we will explore natural spaces and along the way we’ll use what we find, and experience, to create our own individual artworks – all under the guidance of a friendly expert. No previous art experience necessary.

Course Access Information:

Sessions include walking outside over moderately uneven terrain. Walks and outdoor activities will last 1-2 hours and be of a gentle pace. The location of sessions will vary. Free mini-bus is provided, with pick up at 10:00am and 1:00pm return at Salisbury Train Station.

Course Schedule:

Welcome Session
Date: 09 June
Time: 10:00 – 1:00PM
Details: Meet the team and artist, learn about the course and connect with other participants. This is a shorter session to kick off the course.

Creative Sessions
Dates: Every Tuesday from 16 June – 4 August
Time: 10:00 – 1:00PM
Details: 8 creative sessions in total.

Reflection and Celebration Session
Date: Tuesday 11 August
Time: 10:00 – 1:00PM
Details: A chance to reflect on the course and celebrate achievements together.

What’s it all about?

Our creative courses are for people living in Salisbury specifically within the SP1 – SP5 postcodes and are ideally suited to those with low to medium mental health needs– like anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, and feelings of social isolation.

The courses and support offered are designed for those looking to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing, connect with others, meet new people in a safe and supportive environment, explore new creative skills or learn more about local heritage and culture.

Well-City Salisbury primarily uses a social prescribing model where participants are referred/signposted onto a course by their GP practice, support organisations or school wellbeing team, for example. However, we also welcome self-referrals if that route doesn’t work for people and where they currently are on their wellbeing journey. Both referral routes require completing a referral form which can be found below.

This course is free to attend, available for adults 20+, and all materials and refreshments are provided.