Mindful Thursday Art
Create 'N' Connect
Welcome to Mindful Thursdays
Creative Wellbeing Art Sessions at BenaBerry Craftea Café
Mindful Thursdays are calm, supportive creative art sessions designed to nurture wellbeing, connection, and community through gentle creativity.
These sessions offer a safe, welcoming space where art becomes a tool for self-expression, reflection, and relaxation — helping people slow down, feel grounded, and reconnect with themselves and others.
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Now available during school holidays
Booking is required during school holidays to guarantee your space.
🌿 What Are Mindful Thursdays?
Mindful Thursdays are thoughtfully structured creative sessions aimed at supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing — particularly for those who may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of a calmer, more supportive environment.
Each session focuses on:
- Gentle, accessible art activities
- Mindful making rather than outcomes
- A slower pace with no pressure to “perform”
- Creating in a safe, non-judgemental space
You don’t need any artistic experience — just a willingness to take part at your own pace.
💛 Why Mindful Creativity Matters
We have seen first-hand the transformative power of creativity in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Creative art sessions can help people:
- Reduce anxiety and stress
- Process emotions safely
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Feel a sense of belonging
- Create routine and purpose
Mindful Thursdays can be a lifeline for those navigating mental health challenges — but they are equally open to anyone seeking a calm, supportive, and creative space to connect.
🌈 A Safe Space for Healing & Connection
Mindful Thursdays are rooted in kindness, inclusion, and understanding.
Whether you come alone, with a friend, or as part of a support network, you’ll be welcomed into a space where:
- You can talk — or sit quietly
- Create freely without judgement
- Feel supported without pressure
- Connect with others gently and naturally
These sessions are about showing up as you are — there is no expectation to share, explain, or create something “perfect”.
Check out our "Customers Gallery" for projects we've done in our sessions.
Sessions held at BenaBerry's Craftea Cafe, 19 Borough Street, in Castle Donington, DE74 2LA
if you have any questions please get in touch.
NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children costs are the same as adult prices and we advise that activities are suitable for 7+
How many available spaces are there?
We are currently only limited to 14 booked slots SO PLEASE ENSURE YOU BOOK, so you're not disapointed, especially in Holidays.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are aimed at 7+ for these sessions.
When and how long are the sessions?
The sessions will be weekly to start with and we will be allowing for up to 2 hours (some may be less), allowing each individual to have enough time to complete their project.
These groups will be stress free, there is no rush to complete a project, do as much or as little as you can or feel able to do, you can alway come to the next session and complete your project.
How much are the sessions?
£10 / attendee
£36 / Family of 4 (With at least 1 adult booking and booked all at one time)
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children over 15 may do the adult activities and everyone is charged the same.
Fees covers everything that is require for making your high quality piece of art each week, all materials, paints etc with 1 free tea/instant coffee or squash each session.
We will do our best to make our services are affordable for everyone.
Mental Health
Mental health challenges are universal, stemming from stress, trauma, or biological factors. These groups therefore are aimed at everyone.
Art offers a therapeutic outlet, enabling expression of complex emotions, fostering self-reflection, and building resilience. Whether through painting, writing, or music, creative endeavors provide solace, connection, and a pathway towards healing in the human experience.
