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Innovative Arts Workshops
for all ages and abilities
E-mail: [email protected] | Tel/ SMS /WhatsApp: 07882 685923
Welcome to RAW, an arts workshops business with a social value*
*Read our social impact reports below
We work on a wide variety of creative projects with many organisations,groups, local authorities, charities and businesses.
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What we do....We provide high quality arts, crafts, music and BSL experiences for a wide range of customers.
If you are a business, group or organisation that has a need for engaging and meaningful creative/cultural activities then please get in touch today! |
OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
Keep an eye on here for promotions about specific projects - some open to public participation.
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West Park Hospital NRUWe continue our sessions at West Park Hospital NRU (Neuro Rehabilitation Unit) in Wolverhampton. These are mixed BSL and Art / Craft sessions for patients with various brain injuries.
Each week participants have the opportunity to try out a new artform and These sessions are made possible with generous funding from local company DDC Engineering via the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity. Read more about this project here. 
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Our Purpose......is to engage people in meaningful creative experiences that enable them to build their confidence, meet new people, develop skills and break down barriers
Our Vision......we believe that Art is good for you
WHOEVER WHO YOU ARE! (Grayson Perry) |
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“Engaging in the arts helps people to improve their mental health.”
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation
Our Work... |
We work with people of all ages in education, at festivals, and for one-off or on-going community projects, both in-person and online. We are fully inclusive and work with people with dementia, offenders and ex-offenders and neurodiverse people.
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Types of organisations we've worked with
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“Making art is helping people express themselves, without having to use words.”
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation
We have Public Liability and other business insurances, a whole suite of important policies, Enhanced DBS checked and trained in BSL and much more.
See our POLICIES page
We put the learner at the centre and create our own resources, learning materials and lesson plans to deliver bespoke workshops that meet our clients’ requirements.
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“RAW has helped me to get out of the house and off my electricals!” |
“Continuing to put the people we support first, every step of the way.” City of Wolverhampton Council |
“Lets me socialise with other people and lets me get my confidence in my art.” |
Why do we do it?... |
There are numerous benefits to taking part in creative (and BSL) activities. We’ve created our own set of ‘infographics’ that explain why we do what we do.
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“Several studies have shown that creative hobbies such as art, writing and music can reduce and even prevent stress.”
BUPA
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OUR LATEST VIDEOS
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Introducing RAW - Arts and BSL projects, in BSL with audio description
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'TWO WORLDS' our original song performed at the Wey Aye Deaf Arts Festival in Newcastle upon Tyne, Nov 2024
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RAW Introduction Graphic Reel
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See more of our videos here or on our YouTube Channel.
OUR SOCIAL IMPACT REPORTS
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FURTHER READING
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HOW DO CREATIVE HOBBIES IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? (BUPA)Different parts of your brain are activated when you take part in creative activities. For example, research has shown that musicians have better connectivity between the left and right parts of their brains. This can help to improve cognitive function (the way your brain works). Simply listening to music can also stimulate your brain, and has been shown to improve cognitive function in people who have had a stroke...
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HOW ARTS CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION)Do you recognise a feeling of joy that you can get when taking part in cultural activities such as music, museums, dance groups and theatre?
Getting involved with the arts can have powerful and lasting effects on health. It can help to protect against a range of mental health conditions, help manage mental ill-health and support recovery... |
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