Young Men’s Group
Free sessions for 16-25 year olds to explore their creative side
The Holburne Museum is launching a brand new creative group to support young men aged 16-25 in and around Bath and Wiltshire. Inspired by Mr Doodle’s museum takeover, the group will work with an artist to explore their drawing, doodling and graffiti skills.
It will offer a safe, caring space for any young man who has faced barriers to exploring their creativity, has struggled with their mental health or experienced isolation. No art experience is necessary to join.
Louise Campion Head of Learning & Engagement at the Holburne Museum said: “Using Mr Doodle’s amazing installation as our starting point, we wanted to encourage young men to explore their creative side in a safe, mental health-aware space. We know that there are a huge range of pressures out there, but as Mr Doodle himself has said, the act of doodling and drawing can be really beneficial for mental wellbeing.”
The group will run for 6 weeks in June and July, and will support up to 8 young men.
- Dates: 4, 11, 18, 25 June; 2, 9 July
- Time: 5.30 – 7pm
- Venue: Gardener’s Lodge, Sydney Gardens (behind the Holburne Museum)
FREE. All materials and refreshments provided + help with transport costs
Anyone interested in taking part should text DRAW to 07380 615276 or complete the online form
Holburne Young Men’s Group forms part of our Pathways to Wellbeing programme, which supports young people and adults with lived experience of mental health issues and social isolation to engage with local heritage and creative art activities, delivering measurable improvements in mental health and wellbeing.