This workshop was an opportunity for the 16 strong team at Manchester Cancer Research Centre to come away from the busyness of the workplace, take stock of the amazing and important work they do, connect and recharge.

The session took participants on a creative journey to disconnect from the physical workplace and connect with their playful and creative sides that can so often get lost in the day-to-day. We began by exploring the natural world around us through film and using this to respond to by creating hand painted and printed papers. These were then used to create collaged statements, quotes and affirmations.

The team took these away as a reminder of how these moments of creativity made them feel and the importance of being in the moment.

This experience was really enjoyable and it was good to disconnect and do something I wouldn’t normally have opportunity to do.

I enjoyed the relaxing nature of the session and how it really removed me from the stresses of work. It was cathartic and therapeutic.

This was a relaxing and creative experience and it was great to use a different part of my brain and try something new.

I feel like my creative side has been awakened!