COATS has been privileged to run a variety of outdoor therapeutic and social engagement groups since it was founded in 2012. Below is a summary of what we have been up to over the last few years including quotes for participants:
2012 COATS runs four workshops in Springfield park in conjunction with Studio Upstairs, an art therapy project for adults with long term mental health issues.
2013 COATS runs a 12-week outdoor group in Hackney for adults suffering from anxiety and depression.
2014 COATS runs a CPD day through The Studio Upstairs for therapists considering taking their practice outdoors.
2015 & 2016 COATS runs a series of mental health outdoor workshops as part of the City & Hackney Mind Well-being Network
2016 COATS in conjunction with Maryon Park Community Garden offered a series of monthly art making workshops. The workshops encouraged participants to explore and deepen their connection with nature through sensory activities, mindfulness meditations and guided walks.
2016 - 17 COATS ran family outdoor art making sessions at Maryon Park Community Garden Open Days.
2016 - 17 COATS offered 1:1 therapeutic outdoor art making at Maryon Park Community Garden
2017 - COATS run The Emergent Art Therapist; continued professional development for recently qualified art therapists
comments:
“I loved the 3 trips to Springfield Park and making sculptures out of nature."
"Enjoyed talking about our sculptures and exploring feelings.”
“I was a bit anxious at first as I'd never made art from things I'd foraged and wasn't quite sure what to make with no glue. But overall a great day.”
“I enjoyed workshops very much. I felt in tune with nature and the seasons.”
2012 COATS runs four workshops in Springfield park in conjunction with Studio Upstairs, an art therapy project for adults with long term mental health issues.
2013 COATS runs a 12-week outdoor group in Hackney for adults suffering from anxiety and depression.
2014 COATS runs a CPD day through The Studio Upstairs for therapists considering taking their practice outdoors.
2015 & 2016 COATS runs a series of mental health outdoor workshops as part of the City & Hackney Mind Well-being Network
2016 COATS in conjunction with Maryon Park Community Garden offered a series of monthly art making workshops. The workshops encouraged participants to explore and deepen their connection with nature through sensory activities, mindfulness meditations and guided walks.
2016 - 17 COATS ran family outdoor art making sessions at Maryon Park Community Garden Open Days.
2016 - 17 COATS offered 1:1 therapeutic outdoor art making at Maryon Park Community Garden
2017 - COATS run The Emergent Art Therapist; continued professional development for recently qualified art therapists
comments:
“I loved the 3 trips to Springfield Park and making sculptures out of nature."
"Enjoyed talking about our sculptures and exploring feelings.”
“I was a bit anxious at first as I'd never made art from things I'd foraged and wasn't quite sure what to make with no glue. But overall a great day.”
“I enjoyed workshops very much. I felt in tune with nature and the seasons.”