Arts Workshops & Art Activities
We support children across Barnet by offering engaging, high-quality art sessions that nurture creativity, confidence, and emotional expression. Through after-school clubs, holiday workshops, and mobile art activities, we give young people a safe, positive environment to explore materials, develop new skills, and connect socially. Our sessions combine fun, structure, and wellbeing, helping children build resilience, improve focus, and experience the joy of creating. We aim to make art accessible to all families, including those who may not otherwise have access to creative opportunities.
Community Art events
We bring people together through community art events that celebrate creativity, connection, and local culture. We design inclusive workshops, seasonal celebrations, and neighbourhood art days that invite residents of all ages to create, share, and express themselves. Our vision is to build a stronger, more connected Barnet by making creativity a shared experience — whether through large community murals, festive arts activities, outdoor pop-up workshops, or themed art days for holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s. These events strengthen community spirit, reduce isolation, and offer a joyful space where people can meet, make art, and feel part of something meaningful.
Strengthens the local community by delivering inclusive creative events for all ages, with a special focus on older adults and people at risk of isolation. We provide gentle, uplifting art sessions in care homes, community centres, and local venues, bringing connection, companionship, and meaningful engagement through creativity. Our programmes support emotional wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and encourage intergenerational interaction through seasonal events, community celebrations, and group art experiences. Every activity is designed to be accessible, supportive, and enriching for participants with a range of abilities.
Art therapy provides a creative and meaningful way to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences through artistic expression. No artistic experience is required—what matters is the process, not the final product. Through painting, drawing, mixed media, and creative exploration, participants can express feelings that may be difficult to put into words, gain new insights, and discover their unique creative voice.
In a supportive and inspiring environment, art becomes a tool for healing, reflection, and personal growth. Creating art can reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, build self-confidence, and foster a sense of accomplishment. By engaging in the creative process alongside others, participants experience connection, encouragement, and the joy of bringing their ideas to life, transforming creativity into a powerful source of healing and empowerment.
Healing Sport & The Arts of Movement
We support children, young people, and adults across Barnet by offering inclusive healing and wellbeing sessions that nurture emotional balance, relaxation, and self-awareness. Through guided stretching, breathing exercises, and simple meditation practices, we provide a safe and calming environment where participants can slow down, release stress, and reconnect with themselves. Our sessions are designed to be accessible and supportive, helping people build emotional resilience, improve wellbeing, and experience practical tools for managing everyday pressures. We aim to make wellbeing practices available to all families, including those who may not otherwise have access to mental health and relaxation support.
We support children, young people, women, men, and adults across Barnet by offering gentle and accessible yoga sessions that promote physical strength, flexibility, and emotional wellbeing. Through guided movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques, we create a calm and supportive environment where participants can improve posture, reduce stress, and build a stronger connection between mind and body. Our sessions are designed to be inclusive and adaptable for all abilities, supporting both beginners and those returning to physical activity. We aim to make yoga and mindful movement accessible to all families as a practical tool for wellbeing, recovery, and balance in everyday life.
We support children, young people, and adults across Barnet by offering engaging movement, dance, and sport-inspired sessions that combine physical activity with creativity and music. Through expressive movement, rhythm-based activities, and group participation, we create a positive space where people can explore their bodies, build confidence, and enjoy being active in a fun and inclusive way. Our sessions encourage coordination, fitness, emotional expression, and social connection, helping participants experience the joy and freedom of movement. We aim to make physical activity accessible to all families, especially those who may not feel comfortable in traditional sport settings.
Movement is more than physical exercise—it is a powerful pathway to emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Through mindful movement, dance, and body awareness practices, participants are encouraged to release tension, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves in a safe and supportive environment. By allowing the body to express what words sometimes cannot, movement therapy creates space for healing, resilience, and renewed energy.
In a welcoming community setting, movement becomes a shared experience that nurtures confidence, joy, and connection. Participants learn to listen to their bodies, embrace self-expression, and cultivate greater emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking stress relief, emotional balance, or a deeper connection with yourself and others, movement therapy offers a gentle and empowering journey toward healing and wholeness.
Who we can help?
Primary schools
Secondary schools
SEND schools
Colleges
After-school clubs
Holiday clubs
Nurseries
Early years centres
Pupil referral units (PRUs)
Community events
Festivals
Volunteer groups
Parent groups
Young carers
Foster families
Organisations supporting people with financial hardship
Churches
Synagogues
Mosques
Temples
Community centres
Youth centres
Cultural centres
Local charities
Grassroots community groups
Local councils (youth, families, communities)
Housing associations
Social-care teams
Children’s centres
Libraries
Family hubs
Care homes
Home-care services
Family support services
Mental-health support hubs
Carer support groups
Disability support groups
Well-being clinics
Recovery groups
Domestic-violence support centres
Homeless shelters
Refugee and asylum-seeker support organisations
Work with children, young people, Elders, families, or vulnerable groups with a need for Wellbeing or help with medical conditions.
Provide a safe and supervised space for our art workshops
Be located in Barnet or the surrounding areas
Have a genuine need for creative or well-being support
Be an organisation, school, group, charity, or community setting (not an individual request)
Applying for support through art from us is simple:
Click the Apply for Support button below
Complete the short application form named "Apply for support" (located in our application and policies page ) , with your organisation’s details
Tell us who you support and why you are requesting help
Upload any relevant documents (optional)
Submit your request — our team will contact you within a few days
Making local community support through the Arts
Local office operation:
Whetstone, Barnet N20 London, UK
Registered Office:
Office 3.4, Pixmore Business Centre,
Pixmore Avenue, Letchworth, SG6 1JG
Email: Info@thecreativehearts.org.uk
Phone: 020-37238512
Community Interest Company No: 16886011