Your Art Connect CIC

26/11/2025

We had a fabulous day on Monday with Ruth and Lucy from Make it Better CIC.
Poetry, joyful words, Cyanotype and cats in clouds drawing were the theme of the day.

24/11/2025

How many times have you said to yourself “I can’t draw” , or “I’m no good at art?”

Are you 16-25 and not in education, employment or training, or have a neurodivergence / SEND?

Then come along to Speed Arting for some FREE art on Monday 15 December from 1-2.30 or 2.30-4pm to give it a go.

It’s like speed dating but without the boring dating stuff….

Try a range of art forms, have fun and tell us what you would like to see in Cornwall to help improve your life….and let’s see if we can help…

Limited spaces available so Book here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-arting-day-for-young-people-ages-1625-tickets-1972838707682?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=5289d7ae8dd97bef1f5cc78054df28bf37482ada72f9ecc2ad0417c799f266a2dc36c42b0dfe90a9b87cbff72517183125acceec134197c293ea81c15c45d8f08c3e592e83c668cc181f538155

21/11/2025

In case you couldn’t make it down to Trenance Gardens on Friday 21st November - here is a wee reel of our view from the rear carriage. We had a great time thank you for organising it.

20/11/2025

This course led by Luke is perfect for the sci fi writers and the fantasy creatives! Got the ideas but need help putting it all together then this course is for you!!

Ready to finally write that novel you’ve been dreaming about?

Join this 6-week intensive novel-writing course designed to take you from idea → first draft with expert support every step of the way. Whether you’re a total beginner or already deep into your writing journey, this course will give you the tools, structure, and confidence to bring your story to life.

Here’s what we’ll cover each week:

📘 Week 1 – Intro to Novel Writing
• What makes a great novel
• Setting goals + building your writing plan

👥 Week 2 – Character Development
• Creating believable characters
• Understanding motivations + character arcs

📚 Week 3 – Plot & Structure
• Crafting a compelling plot
• Three-act structure made simple

🌍 Week 4 – World Building
• Creating immersive settings
• Why world-building matters

💬 Week 5 – Dialogue & POV
• Writing natural, engaging dialogue
• Choosing the right point of view

✏️ Week 6 – Editing & Revision
• How to polish your draft
• Using feedback effectively

All of this for just £200, with the option to upgrade to include weekly 1:1 sessions for personalised guidance.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start your novel… this is it. ✨
Spaces are limited — start your writing journey today. Book on Luke’s Website

20/11/2025

On a snowy day in Cornwall we keep warm and cosy at the nook with some creativity and counselling sessions.
The train carriage for tomorrow’s Lantern Parade was collected ready for its journey with

18/11/2025

Home Ed at The Nook ✨
Today’s theme: “Our Place” — and what better place to draw than out in the gardens in front of The Nook? 🖍️

The winter sun made an appearance, so we wrapped up warm, grabbed our sketchbooks and headed outside. Cold fingers, warm hearts, and some absolutely beautiful artwork created in the sunshine. ☀️❄️

Swipe through to see the magic… including a bonus snap of Eleri rocking one of the kids’ fluffy fur bonnets. Honestly, iconic behaviour. 😂🧸

Creating, connecting, belonging — this is what it’s all about. 💛

15/11/2025

Practice makes perfect… it amazing how you can get started on something and after a few goes how quickly your imagination can run wild.

13/11/2025

Rainbows in Washing Lines and Cats in Clouds
A joy-filled creative writing and art workshop for young people exploring what we can do to help our mental health
Nov 24 from 13:00 - 16:00
The Nook, Perranporth

Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rainbows-in-washing-lines-and-cats-in-clouds-tickets-1968773694117

PLEASE NOTE: This session is intended for young people up to the age of 25.
Led by writer and poet Lucy Beckley with support from Make It Better’s founder, Ruth Purdy and Your Art Connect, Rainbows in Washing Lines and Cats in Clouds will be a joy-filled workshop of creative exploration, engaging our senses and creating unique pieces of poetry, cyanotype prints and collage.
We’ll explore where we can find joy, how we can use our everyday ‘ordinary’ as inspiration, how journaling can support us to process our emotions and use photography and collage to create unique pieces of art.
It will be an opportunity for all participants to think about what they can do to look after their health and wellbeing.
To close, we will all add to a ‘Rainbow Washing Line of Hope’ and ‘Constellation of Connection’ committing to hopeful actions to help our mental health and think about who we can reach out to when we need help
Participants will leave the session with a Joy List Poem, a cloud collage, a cyanotype picture and some creative writing prompts that they can use at home.
This session is intended for young people up to the age of 25.
This session supports Cornwall Council’s Mental Health and Engagement Project, which will contribute to and inform The 2026 Director of Public Health Report for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.