Reachout Create aims to host 30 creative workshops over the next two years. Our workshops are for adults living in Croydon with lived experience of a mental health condition or experience. People of all skill levels are welcome to join in the fun!
Reachout Create
Share your story in creative ways
The artwork you create will be used in our Reachout Challenge training materials. It’s also important for us to build a community of mental health service users in Croydon through these free creative workshops.
Hear Us’ newest project is made possible thanks to funding from the London Community Foundation through the Adobe Fund.
The next creative workshop:
Rhyme or Reason: Creative Writing with Rose, Tuesday 11th November from 12pm to 3pm. Location: Hear Us, 15a Purley Road, CR2 6EZ
The world of words is an exciting space to dive into! Join us at Orchard House for our first Reachout Create writing workshop with Rose, our volunteer with lived experience. People of all skill levels and abilities are welcome to attend.
Click below to find out more on our Eventbrite sign-up page.
Upcoming Workshops
We have an agenda packed with great workshops led by artists and creatives with lived experience for 2025. You can expect creative writing, photography, zine-making, painting, banner-making, drawing, and more. These workshops are for adults with lived experience of a mental health condition living in Croydon. People of all skill levels and abilities are invited to attend. Join our membership for updates on Reachout Create and other Hear Us projects straight to your email inbox.
Past Workshops
Connecting with Nature workshop with Amy and Sue
Amy and Sue led a crafts and photography workshop at the CVA Waterside Centre. It was a beautiful day at the South Norwood lakes. This was a special workshop that encouraged us to connect with nature through creative activities.
Autumn Drawings with Liz Atkin
Liz Atkin taught us how to use household items like tea and coffee to create colorful Autumn drawings. Follow Hear Us on Eventbrite and join the Hear Us membership to receive updates about our 2026 workshops with Liz.
Tree of Life with Sajil Kaleem
Sajil guided participants through a positive reflection of themselves and their futures. One attendee said:
“Sense of well being and good group conversation. Quite empowering and therapeutic while doing the tree of life with paper mache.”
Charcoal Techniques: Seascapes with Liz Atkin
Liz Atkin taught us charcoal techniques inspired by seascapes on Monday 17th March at Studio Upstairs. Some feedback from our attendees:
“It was very therapeutic to use the charcoal and explore natural imagery.”
“Supported my creativity which always helps put me in a good mood.”
“I feel LIGHTER and just loved it.”
Reachout Create Open Day
We hosted our Reachout Create Open Day on the 17th of December 2024 at Orchard House. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a warm, peaceful, and creative atmosphere.
Attendees got a taster of our newest project and suggested ideas for future creative workshops. Some suggestions included journalism and calligraphy. What free creative workshops would you like to take part in in the coming two years? Contact campaignsproject@hear-us.org to share your suggestions. If you have a creative skill you’d like to share with the community, please drop us an email and we can organise a workshop together!
May Elroubi
Reachout Coordinator
Hear Us
Orchard House
15a Purley Road
South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 6EZ
Tel: 020 8681 6888
Email: campaignsproject@hear-us.org
Webpage: www.hear-us.org/reachout/create/www.hear-us.org/forum/