Arts and Minds, West Kent Mind

Arts and Minds is a three-month programme of varied arts activities for adults, designed to support mental health and wellbeing. Delivered in partnership with Live Well Kent, these friendly, relaxed, and inclusive sessions are led by a West Kent Mind wellbeing worker, with occasional support from visiting professional artists.

Participants can explore a wide range of materials and techniques, including drawing, watercolours, paper crafting, and glass painting. All art materials are provided, so you just need to bring yourself and an open mind!

• Connect with others in a supportive environment
• Develop your creative skills with expert guidance
• Improve your wellbeing through creative expression

Groups run in community venues across West Kent (East Malling, Sissinghurst, Westerham, Paddock Wood, Sevenoaks) and online via Teams. Sessions are scheduled weekly, and you can join the online group at any time for a 12-week course.

How to join:

• For groups in Sevenoaks, Sissinghurst, Westerham, and East Malling, please register via the Live Well Kent website. Registration is managed by Live Well Kent and Shaw Trust, and you will be assigned a link worker for additional support.
• For the Paddock Wood group, complete the form on the West Kent Mind website.

Venues and times:

• East Malling: Monday, 1.15-2.45pm, The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, ME19 6SD
• Sissinghurst: Tuesday, 1.30-3.00pm, Sissinghurst Village Hall, St George’s Meadow, TN17 2EW
• Westerham: Thursday, 10-11.30am, St Joseph’s Hall, Hosey Hill, TN16 1TB
• Paddock Wood: Thursday, 10-11.30am, Paddock Wood Day Centre, Dowding House, TN12 6DP
• Sevenoaks: Friday, 2-3.30pm, The Hayloft, Knole House, Knole Park, TN15 0RP
• Online via Teams: Friday, 10.00-11.30am

Cost: The programme is funded and free to attend for eligible adults.

Testimonial: "The Arts and Minds group is the best thing I have ever done."