Shrewsbury studio launches Creative Wellbeing Programme alongside cancer charity

Swan Hill Studio, a stunning art space tucked away in a historic Georgian building, has launched a new wellbeing programme that will deliver free creative workshops throughout the year, funded by Lingen Davies Cancer Fund. The programme is designed to support the emotional wellbeing of individuals living with and beyond cancer by offering space for creativity, connection and community.

Rooted in the belief that creativity has the power to unite and uplift, this programme offers a series of artist-led workshops that provide a safe, welcoming environment to explore self-expression, learn new skills, and foster meaningful connections. While they're not clinical art therapy sessions, the new sessions are part of the growing field of therapeutic arts - arts activities that help reduce isolation and support mental wellbeing through non-medical means.

Led by experienced artists, makers and facilitators from Swan Hill Studio’s vibrant creative network, The Circle, the programme will offer a wide range of sessions, from painting and pottery to jewellery making, calligraphy and creative writing for wellbeing. Every workshop is designed to be inclusive, accessible and empowering, and absolutely no prior artistic experience is needed.

The first three workshops are:

• Beaded Jewellery with Easthope Studio – Thursday 22nd May 2025

• Botanical Watercolours – Wednesday 12th June 2025

• Modern Calligraphy – Friday 4th July 2025

All sessions are free to attend, with materials, refreshments, and a warm welcome included.

Art Sale
As part of their Creative Programme, Swan Hill Studio will also host a Fundraising Art Sale in the Autumn of 2025. The event will feature a curated catalogue of artworks, with a special highlight being a Postcard Sale which showcases original postcard-sized artworks.

The studio is now inviting artists to contribute to the event with donations of their work and/or by creating a postcard. These can be posted or collected from 17A Swan Hill, Shrewsbury. These small but powerful pieces will be displayed and sold to raise vital funds in support of Lingen Davies and the life-changing work they do across the region.