Things are pretty shit right now because of that horrible C-word and it can be difficult to relax. There are ways to destress and one of them is through art therapy.
Priya Chandé felt the benefits of art therapy to manage the stress of her career and that turned into Unwind LDN. Launched in 2019, the business provides workshops to help people unwind and unplug through “artistic expression”. Some people like to talk through things, others like to thrash it out in the gym, and others take to art and creativity to improve their mental health. And that’s what Unwind LDN is here to facilitate.
Benefits of unwinding with art
Art is cool but it’s more than just paintings in art galleries. Unwind LDN harnesses some positive health benefits from the workshops they provide such as:
- Cognitive resilience (which can help with diseases like dementia)
- The freedom to create
- Increased productivity
- Relaxation
- Improved focus
- Growth
Creative workshops can also provide necessary distractions and gateways to better personal development.
Workshops on offer
Unwind has a group of “Unwinders” that you can book for workshops and share their work. Some of the types of workshops include:
- Modern calligraphy
- Letterpress printing
- Lino printing
- Screen printing
- Gold gilding
- 3D pen art
- Stitching and hand embroidery
- Knitting
- Watercolour painting
- Papercraft
- Illustration
- Candle making
- Handmade soaps and cleansers
- Shoe making
Unfortunately, businesses like these are the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic but it’s good to know that they’re around.