Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre

Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre We have unrivalled experience in the development of high impact, bespoke support programmes for people at all stages of recovery.
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Create, connect and feel better through wellbeing programmes, public art classes and creative wellbeing events at Arc at Hat Works, Stockport www.Arc-Centre.org - We offer members of the public with a creative interest the opportunity to learn new practical skills.
- We offer artist training, venue hire, opportunities and resources to develop practice in socially engaged settings.
- We offer commu

nities the opportunity to experience, design and co-produce inspirational arts events which build capacity
and change perspectives about where they live.
- We offer vulnerable adults & young people structured programmes of support, helping them on a journey through recovery to wellbeing and independence.
- We offer health partners and commissioners a specialist service which uses the unique power of the arts to support recovery from mental ill health. Arc Centre, Hat Works
Wellington Mill
Wellington Rd S
Stockport
SK3 0EU

We're excited to announce our Autumn Art Spa activities! Paper Quilling, Clay Houses, Woven Bookmarks and a Collaborativ...
06/09/2026

We're excited to announce our Autumn Art Spa activities! Paper Quilling, Clay Houses, Woven Bookmarks and a Collaborative Floral Watercolour piece, led by local artists who are kindly donating their time to fundraise for the charity through the event.

Relax and unwind with an evening of creative 'treatments'! Treat yourself and boost your wellbeing with a cosy evening of creativity in the iconic Stockport Hat Works. Enjoy a free drink and canapes on arrival, before trying 4 artist-led creative activities. Expect a welcoming and sociable atmosphere, with our cafe open for drinks and a chance to win a pamper hamper in our raffle.

Arc has been changing lives through creativity for over 30 years. All money from ticket sales, our cafe, retail shop, raffle and donations will help us to continue delivering our amazing life-changing programmes for another 30 years, so please support us and enjoy a lovely evening.

Come on your own for the friendly atmosphere, or bring friends, family or colleagues to relax and spend memorable time together.

For the full details or to book visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998211854447 - follow the link in our bio, Events highlights folder, of comment DM and we'll send it!

Thank you so much to all of our wonderful volunteers who gave up their time to help with our Pattern Makers activities. ...
03/09/2026

Thank you so much to all of our wonderful volunteers who gave up their time to help with our Pattern Makers activities. Special thanks to Shazia who put her all into running it!

Don't forget our next Saturday Art Club is on September 26th from 10:30-15:30 - come along if you can for more creative activities.

'How Do You Know My Name?', a collection of original vibrant paintings by Ava Reid, a north west artist with Down’s synd...
03/09/2026

'How Do You Know My Name?', a collection of original vibrant paintings by Ava Reid, a north west artist with Down’s syndrome and Autism, is still in Hat Works Cafe for a few more weeks!

Ava’s work is confident, colourful and joyous. Her paintings celebrate the people, animals, places and moments that make her happiest, bringing together bright colours, expressive shapes and a strong sense of movement. Her work is full of energy and feeling, reflecting the joy she experiences when she paints. She likes painting with bright colours because it helps her to feel calm.

Through this exhibition, Ava hopes to challenge stereotypes around a limited potential of people with Down’s syndrome and Autism, showing that she is a self-funded, commercial artist with her own distinctive creative voice.

The exhibition features a collection of large, unframed canvases. Original works will be available to buy, along with exhibition posters and cards.

The exhibition is free of charge and open to the public at Arc at Hat Works on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00–16:00 until 16:00 on Saturday 26th September 2026.

For more about Ava and the exhibition visit https://arc-centre.org/exhibition-ava-reid-how-do-you-know-my-name/

10 years ago, we were looking for something different. Something that enabled a small and creative charity team to share...
30/08/2026

10 years ago, we were looking for something different. Something that enabled a small and creative charity team to share our impact, inspire action, and create change using a tool that saved us time, mental stress and importantly money. Lucky for us, Search suggested Canva in its early days of growth.
It's is one of the few tools offered to nonprofits completely free, and the last decade has seen geniune change for us and the way we work because of it, so we’re very proud to be one of the one million nonprofits around the world designing with .

To learn more about Arc and how you can support our work, visit arc.centre.org/support-us

For more about how Canva can help transform your charity, visit canva.com/nonprofits

27/08/2026

Here's some artwork from our Pattern Makers activities! There's Just 1 day left - Friday, August 28th. Join us until 15:00 for your last chance to be a Pattern Maker! There's no Saturday Art Club in August, but we'll see you again on September 26th from 11:00-15:00 🍂

Create your own textile postcard inspired by autumn using textile printmaking and stitching techniques. Focusing on the ...
27/08/2026

Create your own textile postcard inspired by autumn using textile printmaking and stitching techniques. Focusing on the seasons, you'll draw inspiration from nature and folklore symbolism, guided and encourage to create a unique design, led by .

Our Public Creative Programme supports our charity work with people in Stockport experiencing mental health challenges.

For details and bookings visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995468031599

Our new programme 'Men's Photography for Mental Health', is for men living in Stockport who are experiencing challenges ...
25/08/2026

Our new programme 'Men's Photography for Mental Health', is for men living in Stockport who are experiencing challenges related to their mental health such as isolation, stress, anxiety, low mood or a loss of confidence.

No previous experience is necessary for the programme, which starts in September and runs for 6 weeks, it will simply use photography as a creative tool to support:

- Mental wellbeing
- Self-expression
- Confidence building
- Social connection
- Connection with local surroundings and community

Forming part of Arc's wider 'Arts and Health – Everyone, Every Place, Every Day' initiative, this project is funded by the UK Government.

You can sign up on Eventbrite at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998430669930

Or visit https://arc-centre.org/adult-wellbeing-programmes/arts-for-wellbeing/. The form has contact details should you have any questions.

Relax and unwind with an evening of creative treatments at Arc's ever-popular Art Spa!Treat yourself and boost your well...
23/08/2026

Relax and unwind with an evening of creative treatments at Arc's ever-popular Art Spa!

Treat yourself and boost your wellbeing with a cosy evening of creativity in the iconic Stockport Hat Works. Enjoy a free drink and canapes on arrival, before trying 4 artist-led creative activities. Expect a welcoming and sociable atmosphere, with our cafe open for drinks and a chance to win a pamper hamper in our raffle.

Arc has been changing lives through creativity for over 30 years. All money from ticket sales, our cafe, retail shop, raffle and donations will help us to continue delivering our amazing life-changing programmes for another 30 years, so please support us and enjoy a lovely evening.

Come on your own for the friendly atmosphere, or bring friends, family or colleagues to relax and spend memorable time together.

For the full details or to book visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998211854447

Don't forget 💡 we don't have a Saturday Art Club in August, but throughout the school holidays artist Shazia Sufyan is r...
20/08/2026

Don't forget 💡 we don't have a Saturday Art Club in August, but throughout the school holidays artist Shazia Sufyan is running special pattern-based art activities on Thursdays and Fridays! Hat Works Cafe is open Thursday to Saturday too serving delicious hot meals, drinks and snacks, plus we have colouring in for the littler ones.

📆 Next Saturday Art Club September 26th.

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Arts For Recovery In The Community, Hat Works, Wellington Mill
Stockport
SK30EU

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+441614807731

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