The response to these workshops has been overwhelmingly positive:

“Brilliant — thank you so much Jayne for the session and links. I learnt a huge amount.”

“Excellent wealth of information and all good for my start into the arts and health sector.”

“Really useful information and advice. Focusing, positive and galvanising.”

“Easy to follow, well structured, and full of practical value.”

“One of the best online training sessions I’ve experienced.”

“Engaging, informative, and delivered in a way that really worked on Zoom.”

“A safe, supportive space to ask questions.”

“Great to receive all the information and links afterwards — very generous.”

Each session runs for just two hours (including a break), thoughtfully designed to reduce screen fatigue while allowing space for discussion, interaction, and questions throughout.

Bookings are now open – simply click the links below to reserve your place. Sessions are delivered via Zoom, with no software download required — just join via the link on your laptop, tablet, or phone.

We also recognise the different circumstances people may be facing. To keep the programme accessible, workshops are available at three price points:

• £25 – standard price

• £15 – concession

• Donation – for those who would otherwise not be able to attend

Please choose the price that best reflects your circumstances, acknowledging that Arts Well is a small not-for-profit organisation that relies on this income to continue delivering its work and impact.

Introduction to Creative Health – Friday 20th February 2026, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

A friendly introduction to Creative Health. Discover what creative health is, why it matters now more than ever, and the many ways you can get involved—whether you’re curious, creative, or already working in health and wellbeing.

Facilitating mental wellbeing through creativity – Friday 27th March 2026, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

A upportive and engaging online session exploring how creativity can nurture mental health and wellbeing—for both participants and practitioners. We’ll look at how the Five Ways to Wellbeing can be used as a framework for creative workshops, as well as how to maintain healthy boundaries and work in ways that are safe, ethical and sustainable.

Introducing the Creative Health Quality Framework – Friday 8th May 2026, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

An engaging and supportive online session exploring the Creative Health Quality Framework—a practical tool designed to support excellence, safety and effectiveness in creative health practice.

Funded by Arts Council England and developed by creative health consultant Jane Willis, the Creative Health Quality Framework offers a shared set of principles to help structure, strengthen and reflect on creative health work. This session focuses on exploring the framework together, building confidence in how it can be used to enhance your own practice as a creative health professional.

Writing funding bids and applications – Friday 3rd July 2026, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

A practical and supportive online session designed to help you feel more confident and skilled in writing funding bids and applications.
This session offers clear, step-by-step guidance on navigating different types of funding, researching and choosing the right funder for your project, and structuring a strong, compelling funding bid.

Outcomes and evaluation – Friday 18th September 2026, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

An engaging and practical online session exploring outcomes and evaluation in arts and health projects. W hether you’re new to evaluation or looking to strengthen your approach, this session will help you understand why evaluation matters, what to evaluate, and how to use both traditional and creative tools to capture the impact of your work.

Replenishing your spirit – good practice for self-care – Friday 20th November 2026, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

Delivering creative activities for others can be deeply rewarding—but it can also leave practitioners forgetting to care for themselves. This online session offers a gentle, supportive space to explore self-care, discover practical strategies, and reflect on how to bring creativity into your own wellbeing practices.