HEADSTAR

HEADSTART

An Arts on Prescription programme for children and young people aged 8 - 17 years

What was HEADSTART?
Using art to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people who experience health challenges such as: stress, anxiety, depression or pain.

HEADSTART was an Arts on Prescription programme that offers young people access to high quality multiple arts workshops in a low stress, supportive environment. Through focused hands-on activities we provide relaxation and distraction, giving participants personal space away from day to day life. 

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How did HEADSTART programmes help?

• Increasing confidence
  
• Learning new skills
  
• Distraction from pain and problems
  
• Spending time doing something enjoyable
  
• Making friends

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︎HEADSTART Art (ages 8 - 12) & (13 – 17)

This programme provided up to 12 weekly 90 minute art workshops. Workshops were small groups of up to 12 young people and led by professional artists. Activities included drawing and painting, collage, print-making and simple sculpture.

Unfortunately we are not running any Headstart Art courses currently.

︎ Find out more about our most recent art course here.

︎ HEADSTART Drama (ages 8 – 12) & (13 - 17)

During our 12 week course young people learnt and explored drama skills that encouraged independent creativity, building confidence and self esteem.

Unfortunately we are not running any Headstart Drama courses currently.

︎🎶️ HEADSTART Music (ages 8 – 12) & (13 - 17)

We will focus primarily on musical creativity in the form of songwriting. Attendees were able to contribute by creating lyrics, melodies, rhythms and chord sequences.

Unfortunately we are not running any Headstart Music courses currently.

︎ Find out more about our past music courses here.

Good to know...
All workshops were FREE of charge and all materials were provided. Sessions were friendly and welcoming, and no previous arts/music/drama experience was necessary. 

* Please note referrals for the Headstart programmes are currently paused.

In the meantime you may be interested in joining one of our drop-in Art Clubs that are held across Milton Keynes.

Contact us on:

︎  referrals@artsforhealthmk.org.uk.

︎ 01908 996124

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︎Looking for Activities to try at home whilst we process your referral?
Have you tried our online activities yet? There is plenty to explore from home including photography ideas, painting tips and music to listen to. Explore here

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Headstart is funded by Big Lottery Community Fund