Wellbeing Through The Lens
We collaborate with community and educational organisations to offer wellbeing through a lens workshops and courses aimed at fostering mental health, resilience, and personal growth. These workshops use a mindful approach and take place in natural settings across the UK, focusing on immersing yourself in the surroundings and connecting with nature.
The health benefits of being in nature are well documented, and these wellbeing photography workshops encourage us to slow down, immerse ourselves, and focus on elements that attract our attention. They are about developing our creativity in a safe and supportive place.
Creating a nurturing environment where participants can explore and express themselves through photography. Through active listening and compassionate communication, we foster a sense of connection and mutual appreciation for each other's visual stories. This mindful exchange not only allows us to acquire new technical skills in photography but also encourages self-discovery, presence, and resilience. By engaging in this mindful practice together, we deepen our connection to ourselves, each other, and the natural world, enriching our well-being and personal growth.
What You Will Experience:
Reconnect with Nature: Immerse yourself in serene, beautiful environments that inspire relaxation and creativity.
Boost Your Wellbeing: Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of being in nature. Our workshops are designed to enhance your mental and emotional wellbeing, providing a day of creativity and personal growth.
An overview of what we offer:
• Half-day or full-day well-being through a lens workshops
• Courses spanning 4 to 8 weeks, which may culminate in an exhibition
• Tailored partnership projects or community well-being initiatives
To learn more about Wellbeing Through The Lens workshops and how they can support, you, your staff, or your community, please feel free to email me at marsha@marshaarnold.co.uk
TESTIMONIALS FROM THE WORKSHOPS
“I’m relaxing in my van and contemplating the beautiful day we have had today. I’m not quite sure why, but I feel quite emotional about it. It’s a bit like a switch has been turned on in me, and a love and enjoyment that I’d kind of lost has been opened up to me again. Thank you so very much for your warm encouragement, advice, professional knowledge and understanding of what we needed. I feel incredibly privileged to have been on the receiving end of all this, and I also feel as if it is opening up a new door for me. Who knew that a photography course could make you re-evaluate your life...?!”
“This workshop far exceeded my expectations. I was apprehensive to sign up for it, as I only shoot photos on my phone for fun and thought I might be a bit out of place. But I needn't have had any concerns as Marsha's teaching style was so relatable and inclusive. By the end of the day I felt so much more confident in being able to get the most out of my photographs, there was a clear difference between the photos I took at the beginning of the day and those I was taking by the end of the day.”
“It was good not to have a technical lecture at the beginning nor to have an introduction where people talk about their goals for the day. Taking a person-centred perspective was helpful ("What do YOU like?’). I much preferred the informal style and think that Marsha was effective in getting over key points.”
