There are several Art Groups that have been set up for people who have a mental illness. Some are more established than others but here is a run down of what is on offer:
North Birmingham Community Arts Group
DATES: 7, 14, 28 August / 4, 11, 25 September
TIME: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
ADDRESS: 610 Youth and Community Centre, 610 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SH
WHAT DO THEY DO: A user led group who make art. You bring the materials and they will provide the tea and biscuits.
MORE INFO: 0121 464 2268
Working Arts Group
DATES: Every Tuesday and Wednesday
TIME: 12.00pm-5.00pm
ADDRESS: Unit 317 The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA
WHAT DO THEY DO: A user led art group
MORE INFO: 0121 685 6640
Craft for Fun
WHEN: Every Friday
TIME: 9.45am – 12.45pm
ADDRESS: Small Health Centre, 42 Chapman Road, Small Heath,
More info: 0121 685 7285
Craft Workshops
Warwick Training Centre
WHAT DO THEY DO: Range of craft courses including photography, floral art, candle making, picture framing, woodwork, pottery and textiles.
MORE INFO: 0121 327 5088
Arts and Craft Group
WHEN: Thursdays
TIME: 10am – 12.30pm
ADDRESS: Solihull Mind, 14-16 Faulkner Road, Solihull, B92 8SY
WHAT DO THEY DO: Drawing, painting, candle making, glass painting.
MORE INFO: 0121 742 4941
