Join us for a festival of creative exploration, where health, well-being, and the power of conversation come together. This year’s workshops focus on navigating ‘Difficult Conversations’ through art, music, movement, and more. Most sessions are free and filled with opportunities to connect, share ideas, and have fun. Leading up to the festival, engaging Take Part activities will dive into these themes, alongside unique one-off events designed to inspire and uplift. Come be part of a vibrant, supportive community where creative expression fosters growth, understanding, and connection.
May 2025
Well-Being Through Art
This Art Therapy workshop is designed to be engaging, informative, and therapeutic, helping to reduce the stigma around mental health while celebrating creativity as a tool for well-being.
Pies and Patter
Research shows talking boosts mental health. Share a conversation and enjoy a delicious pie to support and protect your well-being.
Contemporary Dance Workshop
This 3 hour contemporary workshop will creatively explore difficult conversations and collaborate to create a short performance piece.to be shared the following Saturday on Inspiring Life Day.
Rough Mix: Musical Theatre Song Composition
Join singer songwriter John Kielty and lyricist Clare Prenton to create new musical theatre songs from ‘difficult conversations and tough subjects.
Youth Songwriting Workshop
A fun-filled introduction to songwriting for young people! Learn to craft lyrics, develop melodies, and explore chord progressions. Perfect for those with musical experience looking to enhance their songwriting skills. Will you leave with a song? It’s all up to you!
Grief Café
The Peebles Grief Cafe offers support and comfort for those experiencing bereavement, providing a space to share and remember.
The Demented Poets
A moving film about family, creativity, connection, love and humanity followed by a Q&A with the film's director.
