Creative Comfort Zones: Brave Spaces and the Edges of Ease
Bazooka Arts hosts a series of participatory workshops, performances and an exhibition, inviting participants to explore their comfort zones through therapeutic arts.
About Creative Comfort Zones: Brave Spaces and the Edges of Ease
| 21st Oct 2025 to 24th Oct 2025 | |
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East Kilbride Arts Centre 51-53 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride G74 4DU |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival | |
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Bazooka Arts hosts a series of participatory workshops, performances and an exhibition, inviting participants to explore their comfort zones through therapeutic arts. Bazooka Arts invites you to gently stretch the edges of ease and step bravely into new creative spaces.
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