Creative corporate well-being for your workplace

Mindful art specialist Eden Silver-Myer smiles at the camera, in a bright yellow jumper and big red earrings

Using art to look after mental health at work

I specialise in combining mindfulness with art and crafting to help look after your mental wellbeing.

I work with staff members and charities in South Oxfordshire, and am happy to travel further afield. I also work virtually.

A corporate arts and crafts session: facilitator Eden Fay with employees at Lindt UK conference

“Eden hosted four mindfulness art sessions at our company conference and did a beautiful job of creating a calm and connective experience. Our team members were encouraged to connect with each other, building a sense of community through crafting and art. No previous ability was needed and Eden instilled confidence in every person, even the most nervous, and demonstrated that art is for everyone and can we a powerful way to connect with others. Thank you Eden for creating a beautiful and restorative session for us all.”

— Lizzie, Lindt UK

A corporate arts and crafts session: team member creates a 3D collage of a parrot saying "Anything is possible!"; the theme of the corporate conference
A corporate arts and crafts session: mindfulness crafting session with corporate clients at their annual conference
A corporate arts and crafts session: two employees from Lindt UK creating art during mindful creating sessions

Photos by Andrew Parish

Creative mindfulness sessions in Oxfordshire

Creative mindfulness sessions are a great way to bring a team together and have a go at something a little different. Perfect for team building, a creative way to spend a lunch break, or a work function.

My sessions are lighthearted, fun and relaxed. There is no requirement for previous art or mindfulness experience, and the emphasis is on being with the process of creating, rather than any artistic outcome.

As a certified mindfulness teacher, I can also offer mindfulness meditations, and/or use mindfulness informally with the art making process.

My approach to mindfulness is secular.

Cartoon image of paint palette and painting on paper

My top mindful art sessions

My mindful art workshops are informal and accessible, and beginner-friendly. I remind people the emphasis is on creating mindfully, rather than the outcome.

Sessions range from activities with clear step-by-step instructions, to more expressive workshops with room for exploring and playing.

I can design bespoke art workshops to your needs. Here are some ideas of what I’ve previously delivered, and what I know works well as a mindful activity. This list is by no means exhaustive; if you have an idea you’d like me to turn into a mindful workshop, get in touch and we can chat!

Mindful Drawing

Looking closer than we normally would do, with a variety of drawing materials. A fantastic way to explore mindfulness through art.

Mindful Painting

Exploring with different kinds of paint, different subject matters, different techniques… from mindfulness, to playing and making a mess!

Mindful Craft

Creating with a bit more structure and instructions to follow. Activities could include weaving, origami or slow stitching.

Mindful Sculpting

Hands-on creating using clay, paper or recycled materials; a great way to take pressure off by using low-key art materials and seeing what happens.

Mindful Printing

One of my favourite ways to create. We can explore varying techniques and outcomes, using lino printing, monoprinting or relaxed screen printing.

Art around a Theme

I can create a bespoke workshop to fit your needs. Themes could include Christmas, biodiversity, wellbeing, celebrating ourselves, or team building.

A corporate arts and crafts session: teacher Eden Silver-Myer stands wearing a decorated paper crown, to mark the King's coronation at Milton Park, Oxfordshire

“Eden hosts and runs the monthly and popular Mindfulness Crafting workshops we run for the occupiers at Milton Park Business Park. Eden is an incredibly engaging person and an absolute delight to work with. Eden always comes up with imaginative and fascinating new themes for the workshops. We couldn't be happier, and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Eden to you.”

— Charlie Hayes Milton Park Events Coordinator

A corporate arts and crafts session: employees at Milton Park create Valentine's Day cards. There are wicker baskets filled with stickers, collage paper and felt shapes.

Valentine’s Day card making drop-in workshop

A corporate mindfulness origami session for staff at Milton Park Science and Technology Park, held at lunchtime

Origami drop-in workshop

Crown making drop-in workshop

Bespoke virtual creative wellbeing workshops for your team

Delivering sessions via Zoom (or Microsoft Teams, if you’d prefer) means my mindful art sessions are accessible from anywhere, and colleagues are able to be more flexible.

I am able to hold a calm, relaxed and informal space online for you, and guide the participants as much or as little as needed.

Ways I can deliver art and mindfulness

  • One-off art and mindfulness sessions, tailored to you and your team

  • Regular sessions to delve deeper into mindfulness by using art, great for relaxation

  • Art and mindfulness 8 week courses for small groups

  • One-to-one creative well-being sessions for respite, allowing individuals to express themselves

Mindfulness specialist Eden Fay sits on a yellow chair with a colourful cushion, holding a cup of tea

Why making art is great for your employees’ mental health

Cartoon image of collage materials and scissors, on a yellow background

  • Boosts confidence and self-esteem by gently taking them out of their comfort zone

  • Being immersed in creating is great for relaxation and mindfully engaging with the present moment

  • Great for lighthearted playing; having a laugh with co-workers and giving ourselves permission to take a break

  • Helps us feel more engaged with our feelings and gives us a means to express ourselves

  • Time to connect with ourselves and others

  • Great for relieving stress: creating art is proven to reduce cortisol

  • We can give ourselves permission to be imperfect and to be kinder to ourselves

“Eden was able to deftly draw everyone out of their shells, whilst also remaining professional and mindful of not forcing anyone to do anything they weren't comfortable with. The session was hugely beneficial for our staff, and strengthened us as a team in a gentle and relaxing way.”

— Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

I have previously worked with companies such as Art & Soul, Cornerstone Arts Centre, Group for Education in Museums, the NHS, Women in Games, ACPNL (Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists in North London) and Year Here.

Creating art during a virtual creative mindfulness session: there is a sketchbook open with paint palette, computer mouse and keyboard

Why creativity is great for team building

Mindful art practitioner Eden Silver-Myer smiles as she sorts through colourful papers to make a collage

  • Taking a break from the routine of everyday ‘work mode’ allows a chance to look with fresh eyes

  • Being immersed in creating is great for promoting focus, helping us to relax and look after our mental health

  • Engaging with art and crafts requires creative problem-solving skills

  • Brings a sense of achievement and boosts self esteem, especially when we create art to celebrate ourselves!

  • A fun and different way to bond with others in our group

“Eden has created bespoke mindful art workshops for the charity I work for, Art & Soul. She worked to the brief brilliantly and delivered excellent sessions which embedded mindfulness techniques into the art making. We had great feedback from participants and I would highly recommend Eden for similar work in future!”

— Heather, Art & Soul

Lets work together!

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