Inner Voice Garden Diorama Workshop

A gentle and reflective creative workshop exploring your "inner voice" by creating a diorama using mixed media, led by an art therapist.
About this Event

About this workshop

Join us for a calming self-care and mental health focused workshop in Manchester, designed to help you to slow down and create something meaningful for your wellbeing.

In this guided creative session, you’ll be creating your inner voice garden by making a 3D diorama using collage, fabric and natural materials in a relaxed and playful way. The workshop will be led by a qualified art therapist Stjohn Small (@inked.art.therapy)

This is a gentle, supportive space- no pressure, no experience needed, just time to create and reflect.

What you’ll create

During the workshop, you will create:

• A 3D diorama inside of a box exploring your inner voice using a mix of materials to reflect

You will also receive:

• Guided promps to aid your self reflection
• Support from a qualified art therapist

What to expect

This is a slow, calming, creative workshop designed to feel restorative rather than overwhelming.

You can expect:

• Simple, accessible psychological insights explained during the session
• Gentle prompts to support reflection
• A relaxed, welcoming environment
• Optional group discussion (no pressure to share)
• All materials provided
• No creative experience needed

Everything is designed to help you feel grounded and supported.

Who this is for

This workshop is ideal if you:

• Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally overloaded
• Are looking for a self-care workshop in Manchester
• Want a creative way to support your mental health
• Want to learn how to use art to self reflect and express
• Need a calm, gentle evening activity

Beginners are absolutely welcome!

About Stjohn Small

Stjohn Small is an art psychotherapist working with teenagers, young people and adults. Their practice is trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ inclusive, with a focus on neurodivergence and using creativity to support emotional wellbeing and self-understanding

Website: https://inkedarttherapy.co.uk/
Instagram: @inked.art.therapy | TikTok : inked_art_therapy

About Crafthernoon

Crafthernoon is a Manchester-based nonprofit creating creative workshops that support wellbeing, connection, and community.

We run accessible, relaxed creative events, all designed to help people create without pressure.

Instagram & TikTok: @crafthernoon

⚠️ Important information

This workshop is psychology-informed but not therapy and does not replace mental health treatment. It is intended as a wellbeing and self-care creative activity. Participants are encouraged to work within their own comfort levels at all times.

🎟️ Tickets

Spaces are limited to keep the workshop calm and supportive.

Ticket sales close: 30th July at 11pm