Western Bank Library is hosting a programme of wellbeing activities in connection with some of the themes raised in the exhibition.
Feel free to explore the events you are interested in and book a free place. Early booking is advisable as there are limited spaces. Please follow the links to book onto the activities. The programme of well-being events is in development and new events will be added when available. If you are interested in exploring further events please check this webpage regularly.
Drawing for Wellbeing
Tuesday 12 March, 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 30 April, 1pm - 2pm
Come along to a drop-in mindfulness drawing session in the It’s All a Show: Fairground Showmen, Identity and Mental Health exhibition in Western Bank Library with artist Eleanor Mulkeen-Parker. The session will consist of two optional 10-minute led mindfulness drawing activities, as well as a prompt sheet of activities inspired by the exhibition to have a go at independently, and plenty of art supplies - or you’re welcome to bring along your own!
Creative writing for Wellbeing
Thursday 21 March, 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 16 April, 1pm - 2pm
Writing has long been a way for us to express ourselves and share our feelings with different communities. As part of the It’s All a Show: Fairground Showmen, Identity and Mental Health exhibition, we will be running creative writing activities that explore the nature of mental health discussion and the evolution of the stigma around mental health, as well as how writing can bind and break communities.
The session will be run by poet and writer Georgie Broad, and will involve different activities offering participants the chance to write and create with different mediums and in different styles, from letter writing to blackout poetry, as well as a chance to share their work.