Cancer Support Session: Enchanted Forest

I recently ran this event in collaboration with the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre in Kingston upon Thames. After some gentle warm‑ups and a few fun creative exercises, a collective enchanted forest began to unfold across the table. Everyone contributed to each other’s drawings, offering support, encouragement, and a lovely sense of togetherness.

At the start of the session, many participants shared that they felt tense and stressed after an eventful week. By the end, however, the shift was remarkable. When asked how they felt, everyone noticed a sense of release — they had completely switched off and immersed themselves in the joy of creating.

One participant commented, “I learnt so much more about you in this session than in any conversation I’ve had with you.” Moments like this beautifully highlight how mindful art opens doors to connection, understanding, and emotional expression in a way words often cannot.

It was a powerful reminder of how transformative the mindful art process can be.