We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news — Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC has received our very first grant as a Community Interest Company! Thanks to the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund, we’re able to bring an inspiring new initiative to life: FIREPIT FEELS.
This milestone marks an exciting step forward in our mission to make creativity accessible, inclusive, and nurturing for everyone. With the support of this grant, we’re launching a pilot programme of free and pay-what-you-can workshopsdesigned to foster creative health and wellbeing within our local community.
About FIREPIT FEELS
FIREPIT FEELS is a culturally-rooted series of workshops taking place in Greenwich Peninsula, created to support and uplift individuals from Global Majority, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiverse communities, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our aim is to offer a welcoming, affirming space where creativity, culture, and connection come together to enhance emotional and mental wellbeing.
We warmly invite you to take part in any — or all — of our upcoming sessions:
- November 12th, 7–9pm – 🎨 Inhabiting Uncertainty on the Canvas — Painting Workshop
- November 23rd, 1–3pm – 🧘♀️ Unfold: Movement & Meaning — Yoga & Journalling
- December 14th, 1–3pm – 🧵 Chinese Knotting Jewellery & Mindfulness
- January 8th, 7–9pm – ✏️ Our Art Circle — Drawing Workshop
- January 22nd, 7–9pm – 📚 Queer Narrative — Collaging and Storytelling
- January 31st, 1–3pm – 🌿 Creative Connections — Meditation & Sustainable Crafting
You can find more details and book your place for any of the sessions
Designed with Care and Accessibility in Mind
Every aspect of FIREPIT FEELS has been developed collaboratively, with guidance from an Accessibility Consultantand a Psychotherapist, ensuring that the programme is inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed.
Each session is relaxed and supportive. We’ll provide sensory aids for those who find them helpful, and a dedicated welfare support guide will be on hand to make sure everyone feels safe, comfortable, and welcome throughout.
About Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC
Located in the heart of Greenwich Peninsula, Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC is a community-led art hub that celebrates creativity in all its forms. Our mission is to make the arts accessible, inclusive, and sustainable by hosting co-created workshops, exhibitions, and events that reflect the diverse voices of our community.
Run by local artists, we believe in the power of art to connect people, spark dialogue, and support wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or a complete beginner, Firepit is your space to explore, express, and belong.
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Together, let’s make Firepit Feels a space where creativity truly heals, connects, and inspires.
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