Painting for Wellbeing: Art-Based Activities for Teachers and Students
About this course
Painting is a way to relax, slow down and forget about everyday worries for a while. It is also a powerful way to express what we feel, discover new ideas and find calm and joy. This Erasmus+ KA1 teacher training course invites you to experience the benefits of painting and creative expression for yourself, and to learn how to bring them into your classroom. No previous painting experience is needed: beginners, first-time painters and those who think they “can’t draw” are all welcome.
Through guided painting sessions and creative exercises inspired by art therapy, you will explore how art can boost creativity, intuition and self-expression, help you manage everyday stress, and give you a gentle, non-verbal way to explore emotions. You will also see how creative practice builds resourcefulness, the ability to find new and clever solutions when facing difficulties, which matters in the daily lives of both teachers and students. You will try different techniques, materials and approaches, from free painting and colour exploration to guided activities on emotions and personal reflection. Finally, you will learn how to adapt these activities for your students, using art to support their wellbeing, self-expression and creativity in a safe, positive classroom atmosphere.
The course uses art-based activities for wellbeing and education. It is not clinical art therapy and does not replace professional support.
By the end of this professional development course, you will have your own creative practice for wellbeing and a set of art-based activities ready to use with your students.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Use painting and creative expression to support their own wellbeing and manage stress.
- Integrate art-based activities into their teaching to support students' wellbeing and self-expression.
- Approach difficulties with more creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Create a safe, non-judgemental space where students feel free to express themselves through art.
- Use different painting techniques, materials and approaches without needing previous experience.
- Apply art-based activities to express and explore emotions in a gentle, non-verbal way.
- Use creative exercises to develop intuition, imagination and problem-solving.
- Design art-based wellbeing activities adapted to their students' ages and needs.
- Guide students in reflecting on their artwork in a respectful and supportive way.
- Understand how art and creative expression can support wellbeing, stress reduction and emotional expression.
- Identify the difference between art therapy as a professional practice and art-based activities for wellbeing in schools.
- Recognise how creativity and resourcefulness help teachers and students face everyday challenges.
- Explain the basic principles of using art safely and respectfully to explore emotions.
NEXT COURSES
Our Pricing
100% funded by the Erasmus+
Services included
- Pre-arrival information.
- Tuition & training materials.
- Admin & organizational costs.
- Documentation support.
- Coffee break.
*Please check our Terms & Conditions for details of the items included in the Coffee Corner.
services
- Accommodation (hotels & self-catering apartments).
- Half-day and one-day trips.
- Cultural activities.
- Airport transfer.
- Local transport.
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