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The evening highlights key insights and recommendations from the Healing Arts Scotland 2024 impact report and evaluation findings.

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Following two all-day drop-in motorbike patch-making workshops delivered at St Columba's Hospice Care, this celebratory evening brought the project to a close.

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Two all-day drop-in motorbike patch-making workshops were delivered at St Columba’s, followed by a celebratory evening that brought the project to a close. Participants were invited to collaborate in the gradual decoration of vintage leather jackets.

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This was a photography exhibition featuring work from people with lived experience of mental ill health who participated in therapeutic activities such as photography.

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Attendees were invited to learn how to print from flowers onto fabric, which could then be turned into cards, bags, and cushion covers. The event allowed crafting enthusiasts to work together, make friends, share ideas and skills, and improve their wellbeing through creativity.

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The workshop focused on creative play and healing arts for children and their families, offering a range of activities from playful finger-painting for toddlers to mindful mandalas for parents. These creative opportunities aimed to foster family bonding, reduce stress, and promote emotional wellbeing through art.

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An invitation was extended to gather with one another in nature for a durational dance vigil in solidarity with those facing oppression, apartheid, genocide, and state violence across the world. Over 8 hours, dancers took the place of the candle that stayed lit during the vigil.

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Participants simply spent time being peaceful and calm, gently sewing while overlooking an idyllic, quiet beach. It was perfect for unwinding, slowing down, and feeling refreshed. Inspiration came from local nature and heritage, with expert guidance from an experienced artist.

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Performing Anxiety was an ambitious new good practice resource from the Mental Health Foundation and the team behind the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, designed for anyone who wanted to make live artistic work about mental health. This ranged from autobiographical shows about anxiety and depression to participatory projects working with vulnerable people.

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Ceramic Artist Carol Sinclair believed in the power of making to bring joy into our lives and shared her thoughts on why the process and experience of making made people happy. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.

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Glasgow Life's Singing For Fun was a free and accessible programme delivered by professional musicians and instrumentalists to support anyone who wished to sing for wellbeing.

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This unique event blended the arts and health, offering a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing through dance fitness, ballet, and yoga.

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