Intermediate Therapeutic Arts for Health and Wellbeing
This is a discrete course for adults referred with a wide range of mental health difficulties. Most learners completed a basic Creative Crafts for Health and Wellbeing course before joining this course.
You will learn how to express yourself through your artwork in order to develop coping strategies, stress management, and to strengthen a sense of identity. You will develop your employability skills through participating in a community enterprise project. Each project will enable you to connect with others and make positive steps for a better wellbeing. You will also develop your English and maths skills in preparation for progression onto higher independence, mainstream and Community Learning courses, and voluntary and paid work.
You will learn how to express yourself through your artwork in order to develop coping strategies, stress management, and to strengthen a sense of identity. You will develop your employability skills through participating in a community enterprise project. Each project will enable you to connect with others and make positive steps for a better wellbeing. You will also develop your English and maths skills in preparation for progression onto higher independence, mainstream and Community Learning courses, and voluntary and paid work.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Open/Distance Learning
Qualification:
Other
Location:
Brownlow Fold Community Learning Centre
Course Code:
CR285-CLPC
Course Length:
14
Start Date:
15/04/2027
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
This is a discrete course for adults referred with a wide range of mental health difficulties. Most learners completed a basic Creative Crafts for Health and Wellbeing course before joining this course.
You will learn how to express yourself through your artwork in order to develop coping strategies, stress management, and to strengthen a sense of identity. You will develop your employability skills through participating in a community enterprise project. Each project will enable you to connect with others and make positive steps for a better wellbeing. You will also develop your English and maths skills in preparation for progression onto higher independence, mainstream and Community Learning courses, and voluntary and paid work.
You will learn how to express yourself through your artwork in order to develop coping strategies, stress management, and to strengthen a sense of identity. You will develop your employability skills through participating in a community enterprise project. Each project will enable you to connect with others and make positive steps for a better wellbeing. You will also develop your English and maths skills in preparation for progression onto higher independence, mainstream and Community Learning courses, and voluntary and paid work.
Group Times
- Thursday : 13:00 - 16:00
Fees
Tuition Fee: £165.90
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
What can I expect to learn?
You will cover the following course outcomes:
LO 1 Create at least 1 meaningful piece of mixed media craftwork to motivate and inspire you to feel positive.
1.1 Select and label at least 4 images of mixed media craftwork that make you feel positive. Please include materials and techniques used and state how each image makes you feel.
1.2 Create a range of at least 4 mixed media samples. Use positive colours, imagery and text (optional).
1.3 Using at least 2 of your mixed media samples create at least 1 meaningful piece of mixed media craftwork to motivate and inspire you to feel positive.
LO 2 Design and create at least 2 greeting cards or gifts to give to a friend or family member in order to stimulate the reward areas in your brain and to create positive feelings.
2.1 Select and label at least 3 professional greeting cards or gifts. Please include materials and techniques used.
2.2 Select the appropriate materials to design and create at least 2 greeting cards or gifts.
2.3 Write at least 1 positive message on a card or gift tag and give to a friend or family member.
2.4 Explain how the act of giving to others made you feel.
LO 3 Work as a team to set up your own Art Exhibition and Enterprise Stall in Brownlow Fold’s Café.
3.1 Identify and present skills and achievements you have developed through your Advanced Arts and Crafts course.
3.2 Select at least 2 pieces of artwork and work as a team to display them in the Art Exhibition.
3.3 Price-up and prepare to sell at least 1 piece of artwork.
3.4 Select and note a charity of your choice that any proceeds will go to. Explain your choice.
3.5 Identify and demonstrate how your mental wellbeing has improved through working and connecting with others and completing the various art projects.
You will cover the following course outcomes:
LO 1 Create at least 1 meaningful piece of mixed media craftwork to motivate and inspire you to feel positive.
1.1 Select and label at least 4 images of mixed media craftwork that make you feel positive. Please include materials and techniques used and state how each image makes you feel.
1.2 Create a range of at least 4 mixed media samples. Use positive colours, imagery and text (optional).
1.3 Using at least 2 of your mixed media samples create at least 1 meaningful piece of mixed media craftwork to motivate and inspire you to feel positive.
LO 2 Design and create at least 2 greeting cards or gifts to give to a friend or family member in order to stimulate the reward areas in your brain and to create positive feelings.
2.1 Select and label at least 3 professional greeting cards or gifts. Please include materials and techniques used.
2.2 Select the appropriate materials to design and create at least 2 greeting cards or gifts.
2.3 Write at least 1 positive message on a card or gift tag and give to a friend or family member.
2.4 Explain how the act of giving to others made you feel.
LO 3 Work as a team to set up your own Art Exhibition and Enterprise Stall in Brownlow Fold’s Café.
3.1 Identify and present skills and achievements you have developed through your Advanced Arts and Crafts course.
3.2 Select at least 2 pieces of artwork and work as a team to display them in the Art Exhibition.
3.3 Price-up and prepare to sell at least 1 piece of artwork.
3.4 Select and note a charity of your choice that any proceeds will go to. Explain your choice.
3.5 Identify and demonstrate how your mental wellbeing has improved through working and connecting with others and completing the various art projects.
How Will I Be Assessed?
As this is a non-accredited course (not a qualification) you will work towards a college certificate of achievement by passing all your agreed learning outcomes.
Entry Requirements
To join the course you MUST be 19 or over with an interest and commitment to improving your overall health and wellbeing. Regular attendance and a basic level of English skills are also required of all learners.
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
Other courses available to support your learning:
• Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
• Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
• Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
• A range of employability skills courses
Information, advice and guidance is available at all Bolton College centres. Our Adult Community Learning Job Coach is available to support learners who are seeking employment.
• Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
• Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
• Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
• A range of employability skills courses
Information, advice and guidance is available at all Bolton College centres. Our Adult Community Learning Job Coach is available to support learners who are seeking employment.
Who Can I Speak To?
Emma Barber Lecturer B 01204 482900 brownlowfold@boltoncc.ac.uk
OTHER
Shirley Pinches Office Manager 01204 482900
Anything Else I Need to Know?
• A ring binder folder to keep your work organised is essential.
• You will also need to bring a pen and a notepad to take notes.
New Bury:
Computer Suites
Café serving hot & cold food
Ample car parking
Portable hearing loop
Brownlow Fold:
o Spacious Sports Hall
o Fully equipped Cookery Room
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Designated Craft Room
Deane & Derby:
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Multi-media & interactive white boards
o Prayer Room
o Ample car parking
• You will also need to bring a pen and a notepad to take notes.
New Bury:
Computer Suites
Café serving hot & cold food
Ample car parking
Portable hearing loop
Brownlow Fold:
o Spacious Sports Hall
o Fully equipped Cookery Room
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Designated Craft Room
Deane & Derby:
o Computer Suites
o Café serving hot & cold food
o Multi-media & interactive white boards
o Prayer Room
o Ample car parking
English and maths classes - for adults and young people who want that grade or confidence boost.
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