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Part Time
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12 Weeks
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Boston
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September 2025
Part Time
12 Weeks
Boston
September 2025
The Creativity for Wellbeing Award Level 1 course has been designed to foster creativity as a pathway to enhanced mental health and emotional balance. This Level 1 Award in Craft offers an enriching experience where you can explore various art forms, develop new skills, and connect deeply with your inner self. This course invites you to undertake independent research to enrich your personal progression and experience, although this is not a requirement. Emphasising a mindful approach, you will be encouraged to slow down, appreciate the inspiration around you, and translate your emotional responses into your creative process.
This course is aimed at individuals wanting to explore creative art making for self-expression and/or for relaxation; for those hoping to increase self-awareness and/or self-confidence; or those just wanting to give a couple of hours a week to valuable ‘me’ time in the company of a small and supportive group of like-minded people; for those wanting to experience the therapeutic benefits of creative activities. No previous experience in art-making is required.
You will explore a variety of creative techniques, including:
Class activities will include experimental art-making with different materials, learning different ways of seeing and recording, and learning new craft-related skills. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of the value and role of art and creativity for mental well-being and be equipped with skills, confidence, and knowledge of a range of craft material, techniques, and processes.
You will study three units designed to give you a thorough understanding of the subject.:
To pass this course, you will need to complete all three of these units. You will need to document your processes and findings for submission. This record will be returned to you following moderation and will, in future, be a valuable resource for you to revisit to remind yourself of your creative journey, as well as being able to refresh your memory on how to do the different crafts you will have tried.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
The Creativity for Wellbeing Award Level 1 will take you 12 weeks to complete. You will attend college at our Boston (Rochford) Campus 1 day per week, 6:00pm-9:00pm. You will also be expected to undertake additional work at home in order to back up classroom activity.
The Creativity for Wellbeing Award Level 1 may be fully funded by the Adult Education Budget should you be eligible under the following criteria:
If you do not qualify for the Adult Educational Budget, Creativity for Wellbeing will cost you £585.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
You will be assessed via practical assessments, course work, presentations and discussions.
This course may ignite your curiosity and interest in other courses offered by the College, such as Art and Design, Psychology, or Bite-size courses in mindfulness and mental health.
Additional costs include purchasing a sketchbook at around £5 that accompanies the course.
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If you have any questions before you apply, or would like to find out more about studying an adult course with us, please message us through our contact us form, call 01205 313218 or email info@boston.ac.uk
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