Studio Upstairs

Studio Upstairs Leading creative recovery

Studio Upstairs is a registered charity, providing artistic resources and support to adults experiencing mental and emotional distress and in drug and alcohol recovery. The working arts studio is a place where its membership can experiment in the company of others, free from the constraints of contemporary art fashions, therapeutic interpretations and psychiatric diagnosis.

In our summer Creative Flow workshop at Studio Upstairs Bristol, we spent a session exploring colour and mixed media, wh...
18/09/2025

In our summer Creative Flow workshop at Studio Upstairs Bristol, we spent a session exploring colour and mixed media, where we touched on colour psychology, mood boards, collage, and how to use those to express emotions.

Are you preparing to train in Art Therapy or studying for a therapy qualification? Gain some valuable experience by volu...
14/09/2025

Are you preparing to train in Art Therapy or studying for a therapy qualification? Gain some valuable experience by volunteering with Studio Upstairs!

We currently have volunteering places available in Bristol on Thursdays (10:30 am - 4:30 pm), starting 20th November.

For more details, get in touch at bristolstudio@studioupstairs.org.uk

A few snapshots from week 2 of our summer Creative Flow workshop at Studio Upstairs Bristol, with a session focused on d...
10/09/2025

A few snapshots from week 2 of our summer Creative Flow workshop at Studio Upstairs Bristol, with a session focused on drawing and observation skills 👁️ ✏️

Are you preparing to train in Art Therapy or currently studying for a therapy qualification? If so, why not gain some va...
02/09/2025

Are you preparing to train in Art Therapy or currently studying for a therapy qualification? If so, why not gain some valuable experience by volunteering with Studio Upstairs?

Studio Upstairs is an arts and health charity that supports adults with mental health difficulties to engage with art making and to develop and grow in a supportive community.

We currently have volunteering places available with our South London groups on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

For more details, get in touch at southlondon@studioupstairs.org.uk

Art doesn't have to be a lonely thing 💗
01/08/2025

Art doesn't have to be a lonely thing 💗

💬 "Can I still join the Creative Flow workshop once it's already started?"💬 "What if I only want to attend one specifi...
29/07/2025

💬 "Can I still join the Creative Flow workshop once it's already started?"
💬 "What if I only want to attend one specific session?"

The answer is YES, you can attend as few or as many sessions as you want. While the program offers a structured journey through various art forms and wellbeing practices, each session can work as a standalone creative workshop (except the final reflective session).

👉 Session 2 (August 1): Drawing & Observation Skills (Still-life sketching, using charcoal, ink, pencil; focusing on process).
👉 Session 3 (August 8): Exploring Colour & Mixed Media (Colour psychology, mood boards, collage; expressing emotion).
👉 Session 4 (August 15): Printmaking for Self-Expression (Hands-on collograph, textures, patterns; building confidence with layered processes).
👉 Session 5 (August 22): Collage & Storytelling Through Art (Narrative art, layering text & imagery; developing personal stories).
👉 Session 6 (August 29): Final Showcase & Reflection (Group sharing, discussing artwork, celebrating journeys).

Details from 'Sheep", a mixed media piece by Studio Upstairs artist Gemma Blackley as part of her 'We are movement' seri...
28/07/2025

Details from 'Sheep", a mixed media piece by Studio Upstairs artist Gemma Blackley as part of her 'We are movement' series 🌀

⚠️ Workshop date change ⚠️ Due to illness, our Creative Flow seminar has been postponed and will now start on Friday, Ju...
15/07/2025

⚠️ Workshop date change ⚠️
Due to illness, our Creative Flow seminar has been postponed and will now start on Friday, July 25, instead of the initially scheduled date of July 18.
Only a few spots left! Book yours now at bristolstudio@studioupstairs.org.uk ☀️

Last chance to see our London exhibition today until 4pm at 👀📆 Drop in today from 11am to 4pm📍 Arbeit Studios, Hackney...
07/07/2025

Last chance to see our London exhibition today until 4pm at 👀

📆 Drop in today from 11am to 4pm
📍 Arbeit Studios, Hackney Wick E9 5LD

Catch our Hackney exhibition before it ends tomorrow!Visit the Stories From Upstairs exhibition at in to see the lates...
06/07/2025

Catch our Hackney exhibition before it ends tomorrow!

Visit the Stories From Upstairs exhibition at in to see the latest artworks by the artists at Studio Upstairs 🖼️

📆 Drop from 11am to 4pm until Monday 7 July
📍 Arbeit Studios, Hackney Wick E9 5LD

Feeling blocked? Find a supportive and inspiring space to develop your creative skills while promoting your mental wellb...
05/07/2025

Feeling blocked? Find a supportive and inspiring space to develop your creative skills while promoting your mental wellbeing 🎨

👉 Every Friday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM from July 18th to August 22nd
👉 Studio Upstairs, Albion Dockside, Hanover Place, Bristol BS1 6UT
👉 Led by Joya Georgewill, a qualified art therapist and artist
👉 £30 per 3-hour session (£180 for the full 6-week program)
👉 All materials provided

Learn more & register today at bristolstudio@studioupstairs.org.uk ✉️

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Unit E3 3 Bradbury Street
London
N168JN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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Studio Upstairs is a registered charity, providing artistic resources and support to adults experiencing mental and emotional distress and in drug and alcohol recovery. The working arts studio is a place where its membership can experiment in the company of others, free from the constraints of contemporary art fashions, therapeutic interpretations and psychiatric diagnosis.