Date, time and location
7 October to 25 November 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm, Wednesdays
Online delivery only
Who is the course aimed at
This is an introductory online course for Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing, including those who are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health or people who have a learning difficulty or unemployed.
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is needed to take part, just an interest in art, creativity and wellbeing. You will need some basic digital skills to take part and access to a digital device/smartphone.
What you will learn
This course will help you to improve your self-confidence and self-esteem by learning new skills and progressing existing ones. We will introduce you to simple art skills and techniques including foraged junk collage so that you can produce finished art journaling to support your wellbeing and share with family and friends too.
Learning Materials
Most course resources will be provided by CARE. You may like to provide some art equipment/paper/pencils and upcycled/repurposed/foraged items of your own.
Learning Methods
The course is delivered online through a closed Facebook group and/or an online learning blog so you will develop your digital skills, learn with others online and take part in sessions on Zoom. Your tutor will also support your learning using Zoom, email and/or telephone conversations.
Learner Support
Your tutor will support your online learning; you will be asked to complete online forms, upload comments and photos and watch recorded material. We will provide you with art materials so that you can take part in the course. These will be delivered to your home address prior to the start date of the course.
How you will be assessed
At the start of your course the tutor will find out a little more about you, your previous learning, the support you may need, what you would like to achieve on the course and guide you to set some personal goals. This is completed online using Microsoft Forms. Throughout the course you will be asked to reflect on your weekly learning and will receive feedback from your tutor on your progress and achievement. You will receive a personal certificate of achievement at the end of the course.
What can learners progress onto
At the end of the course you will be provided with information/advice on other learning opportunities/local activities/volunteering available online and in your community. This could include further courses in Arts and Crafts, Green Crafts, art journaling, or support to develop essential skills such as English, numeracy and digital skills.
Course Provider
Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise
Course Fees
The course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
How to find out more and enrol
Carol Parkes
Tel: 07772 273033