Corporate Creative Workshops
with Artful Collective
Happy Healthy, More Productive
From one-hour creative workouts to full day experiences, our artist-led workshops for business encourage employee wellbeing and mental health
At Artful Collective we have members who are experienced in running a variety of creative workshops. They can take various forms from online experiences to in person short or whole day workshops. We are happy to work with clients to tailor the workshop experience which best suits the needs of your organisation.
As well as boosting team morale and innovation, if you’re looking for convenience we offer online experiences or can bring the workshop to you, or if you want to get out of the office we can help you to source a suitable location.
Our approach to art and making is fun, relaxed and will be sure to get creative juices flowing. There’s no pressure to create something that looks good, we just want you to enjoy the process. Our workshops provide fun and relaxed environment where teams can get to know each and helping foster a sense of community in an organisation.
Did you know…
- Over 11 million days are lost at work each year in the UK because of stress related illness? (HSE 2019)
- Two in three GPs believe that engagement with the arts can help prevent ill health. (The Big Draw)
Example Workshops
Drop In & Draw
This 1 hour workshop uses short, simple exercises to take the fear away from having to create something that looks ‘good’. It's a relaxing, mindful experience, suitable for any ability. The workshops are ideal for virtual events and can be delivered over Zoom using just the equipment you have to hand - a pencil, biro and office paper is fine! They can also be delivered in person, and as a series of regular sessions.
Meet The Team
During this 2 hour 'in person' workshop you will work together to create fun, eye catching portraits of your team members. You will use a mixture of materials including paint, collage, pencils, charcoal and printing inks and swap canvases throughout the process to create collaborative mixed media portraits. Perhaps you could even use them to add some fun to your website or office walls!
Book One / Give One.
Our corporate clients have the option to ‘pay it forward’ and fund an artist to deliver a similar workshop in a school or community setting. Simply by booking a workshop with us, you can add to your Corporate Social Responsibility portfolio and give back to the community.
5 benefits of being creative together
and why you should be making it a habit
Increase Focus
The increase of dopamine caused by making art creates neurons which promote focus and learning. By creating art, you strengthen the connectiivity between the brain's left and right hemispheres, boosting psychological resilience and productivity.
Build Confidence
There is no right or wrong way to do art. When we create, we have permission to take a risk, try new things, and strip away inhibitions in a healthy way
Relieve Stress
Art encourages us to be 'in the moment' and distracts us from all the other noise inside our brains. Studies demonstrate that cortisone levels in the brain are significantly reduced following participation in creative activity.
Improve Problem Solving Skills
Art improves our ability to 'think outside the box' whether tackling a blank canvas or experimenting with materials and techniques we learn that there are many different ways to build solutions.
Boost Creativity
When we make art we are forced to slow down and focus on our activity. This creates space in our minds for new ideas and 'aha' moments.