Monday 17 March at 2:30pm
Join us on the third Monday of the month 2:30pm to 4pm UK time for a 90-minute drop-in session to improve your wellbeing through creativity. We’ll start each session with some grounding to settle into the space. We’ll then discuss the monthly theme and music, poetry, and works of art related to it. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with other people with the same interest and are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
You’ll have time to respond in whatever way suits you (writing, drawing, etc.) and share ideas with the group if desired. We’ll then have a longer period to dive into the theme and create a piece of writing or a work of art in response.
Creativity offers numerous benefits for mental, emotional, and physical health, contributing to overall well-being. This creativity session helps relax your mind, which in turn relaxes your body. This session is perfect for individuals of all abilities, providing a fun and enjoyable way to express and release thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, personal growth, or just a positive outlet, this session offers a therapeutic space for everyone to connect with their creativity and improve their sense of self.
Each month will feature a different theme, giving you the opportunity to explore new ways to express your creativity.
Monday 17 March
Fairytales and fantasy
Monday 14 April (week earlier due to bank holiday)
Manhood and male creators
Monday 19 May
Ice cream and sweet treats
Monday 16 June
Children and childhood
Monday 21 July
Passage of time, the sun and the stars
Monday 18 August
Back to school or dropping out
Monday 15 September
Dragons and treasure
Monday 20 October
Homeland
Monday 17 November
The holiday season
Monday 15 December
The New Year and renewal
Gina Beach is a writer and artist living with MS in South Wales. She runs creativity and mindfulness workshops and previously taught fine art to secondary school students.
She believes everyone has innate creativity. Whether you’ve been writing or making art for years or are just dabbling for the first time since your school days, the Get creative, improve your wellbeing! sessions welcome you.
Whether you’re interested in songwriting, poetry, drawing, painting or any other type of creative expression, there is space here for you to experiment in a welcoming and nurturing space.
If you are interested in joining all you need to do is register to MS-UK portal, search for the event and sign up to get your ticket and secure your place.
If you have booked a ticket to join the class live, a blue button saying ‘Join live’ will appear at the bottom of the page 15 minutes before the class is due to start.
Shortly after the class has finished, the recording will be made available, and a blue button will be visible at the bottom of the screen for everyone who registers for a ticket either in advance of the live class or after it has taken place.
If you would like to know more or you are having trouble registering, please contact us at register@ms-uk.org
