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EVI Art & Wellbeing Open Day: Discover Wellness Within

When is it?

Thursday 19th February | 11- 3pm

How much is it?

Free!

EVI Art & Wellbeing Open Day: Discover Wellness Within

Running from 11am–3pm on Thursday 19th Feb, our free EVI Art & Wellbeing Open Day is a relaxed, welcoming celebration of community wellness and creativity, with lots happening throughout the day.

Drop in at any point — whether you arrive for the ploughman’s buffet, stay to get creative, join a wellbeing session, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. There’s no pressure, just a gentle, flexible day designed for curiosity, calm moments and celebrating community.

Children 11+ are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult!

What’s happening throughout the day?

-Complimentary Ploughman’s Buffet, along with sweet treats and refreshments.

-Art Exhibitions showcasing local artists, along with Sunflower Cafe, Community Shawl and Red Art exhibitions. 

-Drop in crafts such as appliqué, card making, watercolour painting and rosette making.

-Free coaching! Come along with your own idea, whether that’s a business venture, future plans or something else, you’ll get real recommendations and advice.

Alongside all of these activities, free wellbeing taster sessions will be available to book (in advance) throughout the day , helping you find a new activity to fall in love with.

Free Wellbeing Sessions (Booking Required):

Mindfulness (11- 12pm) – book here.

Sashiko (11- 1pm) – book here.

Breath to Health (12- 1pm) – book here.

Yoga (1- 2pm) – book here.

Qigong (2- 3pm) – book here.

This is a free, drop-in community event with plenty going on all day. No experience is needed, and there’s no expectation to do everything — join in as much or as little as you like.

Meet new people or bring a friend, pop in for a short while, or stay for the whole afternoon — we’d love to see you!

Any queries please contact sam@evi.cymru or megan@promo.cymru.

This event is free to all due to funding through UKSPF and RIF.


What’s on at EVI?

FREE Qigong Classes

Wednesday 21st January (for 6 Weeks) | 5.30- 6.30pm

Free! (Booking Required)

Art for Wellbeing Workshops

Wednesday 11th February at the Sunflower Cafe | 11- 12.30pm

Free

Free Beginner Mindfulness Sessions

Tuesdays and Fridays | 5:30- 7:30pm and 10:30- 12:30pm.

Free (Includes Refreshments)

A Sound Journey: Sound Bath Experience

Thursday 12th February | 6- 7pm

£10 per session

EVI Repair Café

Monday 16th February | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Growing Up Online: Talking to Young People About Mental Health

Wednesday 25th February | 10.30- 12.45pm

Free (Plus Buffet)

Music & Movement at the Sunflower Café

February 25th and March 25th | 11am- 1pm

Free

Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 26th February | 2pm- 4pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

Free Transformative Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 4th, 5th, 6th March | 9.30- 12.30pm

Free

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

[ON HOLD UNTIL MONDAY FEBRUARY 11th and 18th] Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

Crochet Club

Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm

Free

EVI Pantry

Mondays | 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

[PAST EVENT] Growing Up Online: TikTok, Algorithms & Wellbeing

Monday 2nd February | 12- 2.30pm

Free (Plus Buffet)

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Painting Groupwork

Wednesday 14th January | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Sing-Along at Sunflower Café

Wednesday 17th December | 11am- 1pm

Free! (Buffet Included)

PAST EVENT: Make It: Film Production

Friday 12th December | 12pm- 2pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Natural Collages

Wednesday 10th December | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

Monday 8th December | 7pm- 9:30pm

£10 (£8 Concession)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Crafts and Buffet

Thursday 4th December | 10am- 3pm

£5 per workshop or £10 for both! (Includes refreshments and a light Christmas buffet!)

[PAST EVENT] Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 19th November to Friday 21st November | 9.30- 12.30pm

£100

[PAST EVENT] Carers Wellbeing Day

Wednesday 19th November | 10.30am- 1pm

Free

Foundation Funders:

National Lottery Community Fund Logo
Welsh Government Logo

Current Funders:

Lloyds Bank Foundation Logo
Landfills Tax Scheme Logo
WCVA Logo
Blaenau Gwent County Council Logo
UK Gov Wales

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