Improving mental health since 2003


What we do.

Since 2005 we have served the community of Hartlepool from our Park Road studio. We are a user lead, none profit arts studio and mental health charity for ages 18+

You don’t need to be an artist to join. As long as you’re willing to give it a go our volunteers are on hand to give guidance and support to help you create what you want.

Our studio space is a warm and welcoming space for adults to use Monday - Friday to meet new friends, express themselves and create amazing art free from judgement.

The charity is entirely user led, which means we listen to what our members want and then we go and deliver it. We have regular committee meetings and service reviews to ensure that we are still performing as best we can.

If you’re interested in getting involved get in touch.

  • The space isn’t huge, but we all know, it’s not the size that counts...

    We can comfortably seat 20 in our studio with the option to work in our enclosed community garden to the rear of the building.

    During the week the space is occupied by our members and volunteers creating whatever they want surrounded by friends and conversation.

    The space is fully adapted for easy access to all, and volunteers are DBS checked and trained in safeguarding adults and mental health awareness.

    We also have a large storage area to hold all our art materials. We try to cater to all interests but if you wish to bring along your own materials, please feel free.

  • Our gallery space is based in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (next to Wilkos) and is available to exhibit and sell work to the public. It is run by volunteers, opening days may change as we understand that their time is given freely.

    Our members are welcome to use this space as it is included in their membership; it’s also available to local artists wanting to exhibit their work too.

    We are proud to be able to promote local artists and businesses through this, raising awareness of the importance to shop local.

    To see what’s on at the moment visit our gallery page.

  • We also run art workshops out in the community. These are run by artists, materials provided by us and organised to fit in with the themes of events. They have taken place in schools, educational settings, residential homes, community centres, festivals, seasonal and private events.

    Members can get involved in these events, but this is entirely optional.

    For more information, visit our outreach page.

What’s on offer.

  • Pottery

    Plaster & Modroc

    Resin

    Fimo & Clay

    Pepakura

  • Encaustic Wax

    Batik

    Candle Making

    Candle Carving & Printing

  • Pencils

    Chalks

    Inks

    Life Drawing

  • Watercolour

    Tempura

    Acrylic

    Oils

    Spray

    Airbrushing

    Stencilling

  • Scrabooking

    Card Making

    Quilling

    Collage

    Decoupage

    Paper Making

    Paper Decorations

  • Lino Cutting

    Screen Printing

    Mono Printing

    Stamps

    Embossing

  • Enamel

    Beading

    Fimo

    Resin

    Metalwork*

  • Knitting

    Crochet

    Felt Making

    Dressmaking

    Embroidery

    Cross Stitch

    Tie/Dip Dying

    Quilting

    Weaving

    Transfer

  • Photoshop

    Drawing Tablets

    Debut Film Maker

    Editing Software

    Microsoft Office

    Internet Access

    Tablet Service

  • Mosaic

    Glass Painting

    Glass Fusion

    Clock Making

    Woodwork

    Pyrography

  • Studio space

    Small kitchen area

    Community Garden to work and relax

  • Mental Health Support

    Information, Advice & Guidance

    Advocacy service

    Form filling

    Seasonal Projects

    Volunteer support

    One to One Support*

    Trips & Events

    Seasonal Extra Sessions

    Refreshments

    Newsletters

    Involvement with service committee

    External Projects

    Optional Accredited Training

Enjoy 2 free sessions

If you’re interested in using our services, you’re entitled to two free sessions before signing up just to make sure that it’s for you.

After then we’ll have a chat to see if you’d like to volunteer or become a member.