Creative Health
ME+WE:
Heart Works
Heart Works
Creativity meets health
One heart. Many ways to wellbeing.
Our physical health, emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging are closely connected.
Let’s explore different aspects of heart health through arts and crafts, conversation and shared cultural experiences.
Rather than simply receiving health information, we invite you to create, contribute, share and reflect.
Heart Works offers a welcoming, non-clinical space where conversations about health can happen naturally through creativity and connection.
Eight sessions.
Eight conversations about the heart.
Each session takes the heart as a starting point for exploring health, creativity and our own experiences.
Where: Facework Maker Space, 389 Queen’s Rd, London SE14 5HD
When: 12:00-14:00, Saturdays
12 September
Getting to know one another.
19 September
Recognising resilience through reflection.
3 October
Exploring culture & memory through collage.
17 October
Using creative expression to explore emotions.
31 October
Reflecting on the values & beliefs that matter to us.
14 November
Exploring food and the relationship between wellbeing and heart health.
28 November
Thinking about hopes, personal goals and the small steps to move forward.
5 December
Showing shared creative work at community exhibition.
From individual creativity to community exhibition
Our stories become something we can share.
Throughout the programme, participants create artworks which we want to show.
A community exhibition celebrates the creativity of our participants and opens conversations about health, belonging and community.
Supporting wellbeing, connection and confidence
What participants can gain
Express and share
Use creativity to explore personal experiences, culture, identity and hopes for the future.
Feel better
Reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing and create space to relax and recharge.
Build connections
Meet new people, strengthen social connections and develop a greater sense of belonging.
Learn about health
Explore simple, practical ways to support heart health and everyday wellbeing.
Find support
Become more aware of local health, social prescribing and community services.
Build confidence and trust
Feel more confident engaging with local services and asking for support when needed.
Who is it for?
ME+WE: Heart Works is for adult sanctuary-seeking and migrant communities in North Lewisham.
It is especially welcoming to people experiencing stress, isolation or barriers to health and wellbeing support.
Participation is free, no art experience is needed, and language support is available.
Why Heart Works?
Health is more than information
People rebuilding their lives after migration or displacement may face stress, isolation, language barriers and difficulties navigating health services.
Traditional health information does not always feel accessible or relevant.
Creativity opens another door
Creative activity creates space for reflection, connection and self-expression. Making together can reduce isolation, build confidence and open natural conversations about wellbeing.
Creative Health
Interested in taking part?
Join us for creativity, movement, conversation and connection
in North Lewisham.
8 free sessions · All materials provided · No previous experience needed
Working in partnership
Supported by
ME+WE: Heart Works is supported through the Creative Health in Lewisham Neighbourhoods Microgrants 2026.
The programme is co-funded by Lewisham Council and South East London Integrated Care System, in partnership with Lewisham Cultural Partnership and the ICB’s Creative Health Programme.
London Arts & Health is supporting programme evaluation through the Creative Health Impact Framework.