CompassionART Cafés

CompassionART Cafés are drop-in sessions that provide a safe space for people to come together and express themselves through art. They are aimed at anyone who has experienced bereavement, and those that might be lonely due to illness.

CompassionART Cafés

Who is this service intended for? Open to anyone lonely due to illness or/and bereavement, carers and family welcome

Where is this service provided? St Albans and South Oxhey

When is this service available? Please see timetable below for list of locations and timings

CompassionART Cafés

CompassionART Cafés are drop-in sessions that provide a safe space for people to come together and express themselves through art. They are aimed at anyone who has experienced bereavement and those who might be lonely due to illness.

Express yourself and connect with others

Art can be a great way to express emotions and reduce stress. Our CompassionART Cafés provide a space to enjoy getting creative in a relaxing and supportive environment, helping to improve wellbeing through a challenging time.  

The sessions, held in local venues, include a guided arts and crafts activity and provide a safe space to chat and connect with others, share memories and create lasting connections over a cuppa. There is always someone to talk through the activity, and volunteers to chat to. These dedicated safe spaces allow you to express your inner creative side, learn new skills and meet like-minded people.

There is no need to book, so please just come along. ​

Where this service is available

CompassionART Cafés

Our catchment area spans Bucks and West Herts. We are launching our first CompassionART Café in the St Albans area but are working open others. Click on your chosen location to find out more details and opening times. 

 

      Timetable

      CompassionART CaféFacilities and costsAddressDay/time
      Café on the Corner, St AlbansRefreshments for sale. Dog friendly39 Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BJFirst Thursday of the month, 2:00pm-3:30pm

      There will be lots of different arts and crafts activities over the weeks, including: 

      Photo coaster Ceramic painting 
      Collage Fluid art pouring 
      Scrabble tiles Box frames 
      Salt art Water colouring 
      Finger CroquetTextile art

      How our CompassionART Café’s can make a difference

      "It was wonderful to meet like-minded people who understood what I was going through and gave me the space to talk about how I was feeling"

      CompassionART Café attendee