Illustration by Jayde Perkin
Are you interested in creative approaches to recovery and wellbeing?
Join this friendly introductory workshop led by Dulcie Ball - Founder of Sketch Appeal CIC and Author of The Art Of Self-Love. Dulcie will talk briefly about her own lived experience of ED, and how her daily drawing habit helped her to make a full recovery after 16 years of anorexia. For the most part, this workshop is a chance to do some fun and relaxing drawing - to play and draw freely, for the joy of it!
You're welcome to join with your camera off and your mic on mute, if you prefer to just sit back, listen and drawn. Equally, you're very welcome to ask questions and chat as you draw.
You will need: Some paper and something to draw with - ideally A4 paper and coloured pencils/pens
No creative experience, skills or talent required - this is not a serious art class!
WHERE & WHEN
GROUP SESSION = Monday 4th December, 7-8pm (ish!) on ZOOM
If you can’t make this date please fill in the form anyway so that we can register your interest for future.
ONE-TO-ONE SESSIONS = Through ‘twixmas’ (27th - 30th December)
Dulcie is also offering a number of FREE one-to-one sessions over the ‘twixmas’ period - exclusively for SEEDlings! These 60 minute sessions are the perfect opportunity to take a creative break from the festivities and sketch your intentions for 2024.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING UP
To help us create a safe, inclusive and confidential online space we ask that you:
Join with your camera switched on (you can switch it off after an initial ID check)
Ensure your pronouns are listed after your name (we’ll show you how to do this if you’re unsure)
Do not take any screenshots or share personal information of fellow participants
Treat personal stories shared within the group as confidential
Act in accordance with our safeguarding policy if you have any cause for concern
A few photos and quotes from previous projects and workshops…
About Sketch Appeal
Established in July 2018, Sketch Appeal is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that uses playful sketching and visual art to boost the mental health and wellbeing of communities, in London and online. We believe that drawing is a vital life skill, and that communal creativity is a powerful aid to building healthy, connected and caring communities full of open-minded people who inspire and encourage each other to be kind, and be themselves. Our methodologies are fun, inclusive and proven to empower people of all ages and abilities – including those who think they “can’t draw”! Our approach is playful and non-technical, which enables us to reach people who might not otherwise engage in Art or drawing, for fear of getting it “wrong”.
Over the past 5 years we have engaged over 14,000 people in our work and proved that the power of creativity AND community combined can lead to great personal and social change. We’ve activated and demonstrated the mental health benefits of everyday creativity, and we’ve empowered many on the path to recovery and wellbeing. We’ve championed the use of portraiture as a tool for self-discovery and social connection, and we’ve proved that drawing and being drawn brings us deeper empathy, fresh perspectives and increased self-confidence. Above all, we’ve proved that drawing is FUN!
