Join Rhiannon Faith Company and Mind in West Essex for a 6 week course of free creative wellbeing workshops around the theme of care.
Workshops are completely free and open to all - no experience needed!
In each workshop we will use creative writing and movement activities to explore personal experiences of living with and without care. Over the course you will make new friends, increase your confidence and build long term positive wellbeing and mental health.
After each session we hold an optional ‘Care Cafe’, an opportunity to socialise and discuss mental health over a cup of tea, supported by a Mind in West Essex mental health facilitator.
Created by award-winning choreographer Rhiannon Faith. Delivered by a kind and caring facilitator, a Mind in West Essex mental health facilitator and a dance artist.
To join, or if you have any questions, please email Anna on info@rhiannonfaith.com or call or text 07763 255324
The workshops are open to everyone aged 18 and above. Please let us know about any access requirements at time of booking, so we can support you in the best possible way.
Please see below to read the FAQs or to access the workshop information as an audio file or large print document.
The workshops are supported by Arts Council England, Harlow Playhouse, Harlow Council and Essex County Council.
Dates of the next course:
Tuesday 11 November, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 18 November, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 25 November, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 2 December, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9 December, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 16 December, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS
More courses will take place in January to March 2026.
“I have experienced truly outstanding facilitation over the 6 sessions. This has helped me feel more positive towards groups of people. I have been able to face difficulties in a better way - calmer and more compassionate”
“I made sure I didn’t miss a session. I found the course to provide a safe space to explore my feelings about care for others and for myself. The course enhanced my physical and emotional wellbeing”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do the workshops take place?
The workshops take place at Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS.
Who will run the workshops?
The workshops are designed by choreographer Rhiannon Faith. The workshops are led by Sara Turner who is an experienced and caring workshop facilitator and company dancer Mithun. Sara and Mithun will be joined by a Mental Health Facilitator from MIND in West Essex to support people on their mental health journey.
What will we do at the workshops?
At first we will just chat and get to know each other. When we feel ready, we will start doing some creative tasks using creative writing and physical movement. Through these exercises we will explore personal experiences of living with and without care, which might open us up to discuss experiences of mental health, loneliness and isolation. All of the exercises are an invitation to take part and you can choose how you would like to participate, there is never any pressure to do anything you don’t feel like doing.
What will I get out of the workshops?
We hope that over the course of the workshop you will build skills in self reflection and resilience and develop confidence, as well as enjoying the feeling of creative expression and making new friends.
Do I need to attend all six workshops?
Yes, we ask that you sign up for and come to all six sessions as they are designed as a series.
What should I bring and what should I wear?
We will stop for a short lunch break so bring a packed lunch, or you can order food in the Cafe at Harlow Playhouse or pop into the Harvey Centre to grab something to eat. Wear whatever you are comfortable in. We will be doing some movement and dance, so comfortable loose fitting clothes and trainers might work best.
Do I need to have had any experience of dance or theatre?
No experience is needed, anyone can join and explore their creativity.
What is a Care Cafe?
After the workshop we will host an optional Care Cafe, 2.30pm - 3.30pm upstairs in Harlow Playhouse Cafe. This is a time for a cup of tea, to socialise together and talk about your experiences of the workshop, and our mental health and wellbeing. A MIND in West Essex Mental Health Facilitator will be at every Care Cafe to support these conversations. Free refreshments will be provided by Harlow Playhouse.
Who are the workshops for?
The workshops are open to everyone aged 18 and above, there is no maximum age. The workshops will be particularly valuable to people with experience of poor mental health, anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation, however this is not a requirement for attending the workshops.
I have access requirements, can I still attend the workshops?
We will do our best to meet your needs, please get in touch and we can chat about how we can best support you.
I have more questions, who can I ask?
If you have any more questions, please feel free to email, text or call Anna info@rhiannonfaith.com, 07763 255324
