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Coffee, Catch up & Create Relaxed drawing-based art-for-wellbeing sessions with

Last Friday most of us embraced the end of summer, nearly all of us ignored the hints of autumn that are appearing, and ...
30/09/2026

Last Friday most of us embraced the end of summer, nearly all of us ignored the hints of autumn that are appearing, and a couple of us had a sneaky return trip to China. Something for everyone 😉

This is art-for-wellbeing - not a lesson but there's help and guidance if you'd like it and plenty of support. It's about connecting in real life, using your hands and eyes to help your brain to switch over from busy to calm and curious. It's about trying new things without feeling pressure. Enjoying the process without being worried about the end result. And noticing how you do actually feel better afterwards 🥰

It's 9-11am (ish) nearly every Friday morning at Art & Grind café, Guildford High St.

It's only £15 for adults and £10 for accompanied children. This includes all art materials although you're welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

We ask that you buy a drink, treat or breakfast (there's plenty of healthy and indulgent options) from the café. You can also sign up to their loyalty scheme and get £5 off anything in the café (they sell art, gifts and art supplies too) when you have enough points

You don't need to commit to anything, just let me know beforehand if you'd like to join us (or just turn up if that's easier - I've normally got space and supplies for a couple more) and pay on the day. It's not ideal for me to run it this way but it's about wellbeing - so I designed it to be as stress-free as possible for you.

The mornings are suitable for all abilities - honestly. I teach toddlers, teenagers, adults, complete beginners and professional artists. There's always a choice of things to draw and a choice of art materials to use.

My name is Kate and you can see my artwork here: Kate Alger Artist

I hope to hear from you soon x

Last Friday we went to China. We were back in time for lunch 💪* 9-11am (ish) on Fridays in Art & Grind Café, Guildford H...
24/09/2026

Last Friday we went to China. We were back in time for lunch 💪

* 9-11am (ish) on Fridays in Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
* £15/adult, £10/accompanied child, includes all art materials
* suitable for all abilities
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café

Just message me if you'd like to join us and I'll save you a seat 😊

These art-for-wellbeing mornings are run by me, Kate Alger Artist - current nominee for Surrey Artist of the Year and Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist 2024, 2025 and 2026

1st - 4th October is Guildford Festival of the Arts and I'll be running a different workshop on each day - please see my artist page or the Festival booklets/website for more info

Last Friday we were still travelling with the circus 🥳If you'd like to join us one morning (in the café but somewhere el...
15/09/2026

Last Friday we were still travelling with the circus 🥳

If you'd like to join us one morning (in the café but somewhere else on paper), please let me know and I'll save you a seat

There's always a range of art materials to use, a range of reference material (and lots of alternatives in my bag if you don't like the suggested theme) and no Bake-Off ranking - promise!

* 9-11am Friday morning in Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
* £15/adult, £10/accompanied child - includes all materials
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café

These sessions are run by me, Kate Alger Artist - currently nominated for Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 and Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist 2024, 2025 and 2026 😊

Last Friday we ran away and joined the circus 🥳 Some of us (me...) spent longer running away (chatting) than performing ...
08/09/2026

Last Friday we ran away and joined the circus 🥳

Some of us (me...) spent longer running away (chatting) than performing circus tricks (drawing) but that's fine as these mornings are about art-for-wellbeing - connecting with real people in real life, and trying new things, not necessarily producing a finished piece each time.

If you'd like to give it a whirl, just let me know and I'll save you a seat

* 9-11am Fridays at Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
* £15/adult, £10/accompanied child - includes all art materials
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café

Sessions are run by me, Kate Alger Artist - current finalist in the DSFW Wildlife Artist of the Year and current nominee for Surrey Artist of the Year 😊

The school-holidays-brain-turns-to-mush has truly set in. Here are some very late updates 🙄If you'd like to join me for ...
27/08/2026

The school-holidays-brain-turns-to-mush has truly set in. Here are some very late updates 🙄

If you'd like to join me for some art-for-wellbeing, please let me know

* 9-11am Friday mornings at Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
* £15/adult, £10/accompanied child, all art materials included
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café
* all abilities welcome

Sessions are run by me, Kate Alger Artist
* current nominee for Surrey Artist of the Year
* current finalist in DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year
Online voting for both now open 😉

I've been slow with the updates but we've been busy(ish) drawing architecture and birds over the past couple of weeks. P...
04/08/2026

I've been slow with the updates but we've been busy(ish) drawing architecture and birds over the past couple of weeks.

Please let me know if you'd like to join me this Friday morning for some art-for-wellbeing - it's fun, relaxed, relaxing and suitable for all abilities. And although there's nearly always a suggested theme, if you don't fancy it, there's always plenty of other options stashed in my bag 😊

* 9-11am most Fridays, at Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
*£15/adult, £10/accompanied child - includes all art materials
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café

These sessions are run by me, Kate Alger Artist - current nominee for both Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 and DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year 2026🤞

Hope to hear from you soon!

NB: there's no session Friday 14th August

Last week, by special request, we drew hands (and finished a hot kitchen from last week). Tricky but satisfying 😊Please ...
21/07/2026

Last week, by special request, we drew hands (and finished a hot kitchen from last week). Tricky but satisfying 😊

Please let me know if you'd like to join me this Friday morning for some arty goodness - there's always a suggested theme but lots of alternatives if you don't fancy it 🥰

* 9-11am nearly every Friday morning at Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
* £15/adult, £10/accompanied child - includes all art materials
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café
* all abilities welcome!

These mornings are run by me, Kate Alger Artist - Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist 2024, 2025, 2026, and Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 nominee (voting opens later this summer🤞)

Please message me if you'd like to give it a whirl 😊

Last Friday most of us were grateful we didn't work in hot kitchens, some us pretended we owned an icecream parlour, and...
14/07/2026

Last Friday most of us were grateful we didn't work in hot kitchens, some us pretended we owned an icecream parlour, and one of us drew a Mediterranean cat 🙄. There's always one*

If you'd like to join us for some art-for-wellbeing, please let me know and I'll save you a seat 😊

* 9-11am Friday mornings at Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
* £15/adult, £10/accompanied child - includes all art materials
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café
* all abilities welcome

These mornings are run by me, Kate Alger Artist - currently nominated for Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 😊

*it was me. It usually is 🙄

On Friday we drew faces - carefully, quickly, with gritted teeth, with increasingly relaxed shoulders and a kinder inner...
04/07/2026

On Friday we drew faces - carefully, quickly, with gritted teeth, with increasingly relaxed shoulders and a kinder inner critic. And the week before I forgot to take some photos but we had a lucky dip from the bottom of my bag 😊

If you'd like to set aside some time for some creativity and a good chat (or no chats if that's not your thing), you're very welcome to join us - please message me to book your seat

* 9-11am Friday mornings at Art & Grind Café, Guildford High St
* £15/adult, £10/accompanied child - includes all art materials
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast from the café
* suitable for all abilities

Sessions are run by me, Kate Alger Artist - Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist 2024, 2025 and 2026 😊

Last Friday we celebrated the St James's Park pelicans' good news! If you'd like to set aside some time for your mental ...
24/06/2026

Last Friday we celebrated the St James's Park pelicans' good news!

If you'd like to set aside some time for your mental health and creativity, please join us on Friday mornings. You can come every week or just as and when you feel like it or your diary (or budget) allows. There's no pressure and no judgement.

Sessions are welcoming and suitable for all abilities. Admiring and making art is proven to lower stress hormones and bring a multitude of health benefits

* 9-11am Friday mornings at Art & Grind Café, Guildford High Street
*£15/adult, £10/accompanied child - includes all art materials
* please buy a drink/treat/breakfast etc from the café

Please message me if you'd like to come and I'll save you a seat

Coffee, Catch Up & Create is run by me, Kate Alger Artist - an award-winning local artist-printmaker and freelance teacher (Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist 2024, 2025 and 2026)

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