The Art of Holding Space: A Workshop for Creative Practitioners

In community and wellbeing spaces across Derby, creative practitioners are holding space for others every day—offering room for expression, exploration, and healing. But who holds space for the practitioners?

The Art of Holding Space: Creative Tools for Caring Practitioners is a half-day workshop designed specifically for artists, facilitators and educators working in creative and community practice. The session offers a chance to explore trauma-informed approaches, experience reflective and creative activities, and build a network of peer support.

The workshop includes:

• A grounding drumming session with Chris Sylla
• An introduction to trauma-informed care with Marie Hegarty, Scraggy Moo
• A mindful, hands-on slow stitching workshop with Laura Burrill, Every Stitch A Story

Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through creative processes that support emotional resilience, promote community care, and help integrate trauma-sensitive approaches into your own work.

Whether you work in community, education or wellbeing settings, this day is for you.

Date: Sunday 20^th July
Location: Brailsford Methodist Church, Brailsford DE6 3BQ
Booking: scraggymoo@hotmail.com
Open to: Artists, community workers, creative facilitators, educators

This workshop is funded by Mind Derbyshire and free to attend.