✍️🎵 Being Creative Makes You Feel Good 🖌️🪘 www.hootcreativearts.co.uk Arts and mental health charity 📌 Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Arts Council Engalnd National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) Creative Health and Wellbeing https://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lwdzcky3wk2r🎤🌟 Rap, rhythm and rhyme workshops with Jack Flash in Slaithwaite: 6:30 - 8pm on Tuesday 2nd, 9th and 16th September. 🪙Free for adults (18 or over) who live in Kirklees. Find out more at https://www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/activities/rap-rhythm-and-rhyme14 Aug 2025 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwdzcky3wk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lupqseid5c2yArt in Nature sessions start next Tuesday evening at Growing Works allotments on Wakefield Road 🌿🖌️ Check out the work created last year by Mandy using plants and natural materials to make inks you can paint with 🌸 Plenty of spaces still available, sign up at www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/joinaworkshop24 Jul 2025 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lupqseid5c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lupeezvb2c2fAnd that’s a wRAP on our rap and spoken word sessions with Rob! 😃 It’s been a fantastic group, we’ve loved every moment and really enjoyed exploring spoken word in this creative way. Here he is doing some freestyle rapping. Thanks Rob and everyone who attended. 🎤🎶🎧🧢✍️🎵💥💬24 Jul 2025 10:49 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lupeezvb2c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3luhsql4hf22oA closer look at our visit to Heritage Quay earlier this month, discover the story behind the exhibition, the inspiration and hear why Sally hopes it goes on tour. Should it? Let us know below. 😃 🎨 Artwork by our two visual arts groups at hoot 🎵 Music in the background by our music group at hoot21 Jul 2025 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3luhsql4hf22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3ltmcrnigps27🎤 Spoken word & rap workshops with rapper & poet Rob Bradley (aka Jack Flash) for fun, friendly sessions where you’ll play with words, rhythm and rhyme, no experience needed! 🗓️ Tuesdays 15th & 22nd July 👉 Sign up: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/joinaworkshop 📞 Call: 01484 51622410 Jul 2025 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltmcrnigps27https://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3ltm3zuw6h227We had a wonderful trip to @heritagequay.bsky.social yesterday to see an exhibition of artwork created by hoot participants, accompanied by music inspired by the pieces on display. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Swipe through to enjoy the photos!10 Jul 2025 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltm3zuw6h227https://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lsvnbuccpc2dMandala sessions - FULLY BOOKED! Thank you for your interest! Spaces available for: 🎤 Spoken word & rap workshops: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/activities/spoken-word-rap 🌿 Art in Nature - Summer Allotment Sessions: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/activities/art-in-nature Stay tuned here for updates! ✨01 Jul 2025 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvnbuccpc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lsivwjmyx22tFULLY BOOKED! All spaces are now filled for the tote bag sessions – thank you for your interest. More Saturday and evening sessions coming soon, stay tuned here for updates! ✨26 Jun 2025 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsivwjmyx22thttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lsdzafd3vs2t🎬 Here’s a sneak peek into how we get ready for events. Gear, good vibes and a lot of teamwork! 🎥Want more behind the scenes? Drop a comment and tell us what you'd like to see next! 👇 #hootcreativearts24 Jun 2025 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsdzafd3vs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lsbdtsgodc2s🎤 Spoken Word & Rap with Rob Bradley (aka Jack Flash) Fun, free sessions to write & perform your own raps or poems – no experience needed! 📍 Huddersfield | 🗓️ 8, 15 & 22 July | ⏰ 6 – 7:30pm | 18+ Kirklees residents 🔗 hootcreativearts.co.uk/joinaworkshop23 Jun 2025 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsbdtsgodc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lrxwnul6dk2tWrapping up Learning Disability Week at Creative Minds’ Summer Fun Day for adults with learning disabilities! So much joy, connection and fun, including our dance & movement sessions. Thanks to all who made it a brilliant day! 💙 #LearningDisabilityWeek #InclusionMatters19 Jun 2025 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxwnul6dk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lrvc5jm7yk2sGreat day at the Compassionate Cultures Conference! 💙 Lailla & Kath shared why creativity matters, and Rob led a fab rhythm & songwriting session 🎶 Thanks to all who stopped by our stall! #compassionateculturesconference #Kirklees18 Jun 2025 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrvc5jm7yk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lruxyjtnos2pWe had such a great afternoon yesterday at Elmwood Centre for the surgery’s Staff Wellbeing Day. Bookbinding with Vic and mandalas with Musarat were so much fun. Big thanks to everyone who came along.18 Jun 2025 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lruxyjtnos2phttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lrux5n4lr22p🎉 It’s Learning Disability Week! Join our FREE Creation Station sessions every Monday at hoot - fun, friendly art & music for adults 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. No experience needed! 🎨🎶 Everyone’s welcome! #LearningDisabilityWeek #hootcreativearts #huddersfield18 Jun 2025 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrux5n4lr22phttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lr6dre2cn22t🎨 Get Creative at Dewsbury Library – starts Sat 14 June! Join 3 FREE sessions with artist Musarat & design your own tote bag. All materials provided, no experience needed! For adults in Kirklees looking to boost wellbeing. More info: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/activities/creative-tote-bags#no-back09 Jun 2025 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6dre2cn22thttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lqu3vftuxk2zA warm welcome to Mary, our newest Board Member, great to have you on the hoot team! #VolunteerWeek #Volunteers #Trustees #BoardMember #CreativeWellbeing #ClimateAction #hootcreativearts05 Jun 2025 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu3vftuxk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lqroe3cls22dIt’s Volunteers' Week! Check out Jazz’ story. Volunteering with hoot is a great way to build creative skills and experience. Interested? Sign up to hear about future opportunities: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/support-hoot #VolunteersWeek #volunteers04 Jun 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqroe3cls22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lqpb5iodqs27Find your way to better mental health wellbeing with the Working Together Better Partnership - 7 Kirklees orgs offering free support, activities, counselling & more. Funded by Kirklees Council & NHS Integrated Care Board. 👉 Explore the new website for more info: www.workingtogetherbetter.org.uk https://www.workingtogetherbetter.org.uk03 Jun 2025 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqpb5iodqs27https://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lplwtyswhc2n#Dewsbury & #Ravensthorpe, we're coming to a library near you! 📚🎨Design your own tote bag or create a mindful mandala on wood. Experienced visual artist, Musarat will guide you through all the steps & all materials are provided. FREE for adults living in Kirklees to look after their wellbeing 🧠⭐20 May 2025 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lplwtyswhc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lpj55pn3xc2cFor Creativity and Wellbeing Week we are excited to share our film with National Centre for Creative Health all about how important commissioned creative health services like hoot's are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlegEuJTVQc19 May 2025 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpj55pn3xc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lp2gsaqwok2hA lovely sunny afternoon with Kirklees and Calderdale Care Association offering some creative activities for their staff 🌞 🌼13 May 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2gsaqwok2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3loxln4c5ic2lLet’s kick off #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with a quick introduction - just in case you haven’t heard of us! 😃 Hello 👋 and welcome to hoot creative arts, we're an arts and mental health charity based in #Huddersfield We hope you enjoy our video! 🎥 Learn more at: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk12 May 2025 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3loxln4c5ic2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3loxi74m5dc2m@s2rcreatespace.bsky.social 👋😁12 May 2025 07:48 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3loxi74m5dc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lnuq3cto4c2iWe were thrilled to be nominated for the Practising Well Award as part of the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance Awards 🤩🎇28 Apr 2025 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnuq3cto4c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lkninfnsm22xWe're excited to announce additional Creation Station sessions on Monday afternoons, starting 7 April, join us! Due to the popularity of our Monday morning group, we’re expanding with a second session in the afternoon! These groups are designed for adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.18 Mar 2025 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkninfnsm22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lkbh55t6ak2gWe're having an amazing time at the Kirklees and Calderdale Care Association event for the Caring for You Roadshow at Hollybank Trust in Mirfield. It's been fantastic to see so many of you join us for a chat or get involved in our creative activities. #Kirklees #StaffWellbeing #SocialCare #kircca13 Mar 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbh55t6ak2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hootcreativearts.bsky.social/post/3lk6p5dbgw22pFind out more about what we do at our next Welcome Taster Session - have a look around the hoot building, meet the team and have a go at a creative activity. 👋🎨📃 Wednesday 26th March 😃12 Mar 2025 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:gbkqj45vyl2v6mrumwf4e2dx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6p5dbgw22p