A welcoming space for young adults
Want to meet new people? Want to build confidence and boost your wellbeing? Want to give something creative a go?
The Wellbeing Studio offers a welcoming space for young adults aged 18-30 to take part in creative sessions with musicians, artists, writers and performers to help deal with anxiety, lack of confidence, difficulty socialising and / or loneliness.
The sessions are bilingual (Welsh and English), informal and free, and take place at Frân Wen's home in Nyth, Bangor.
What is the activity?
The Wellbeing Studio offers two different activities:
Drop-in sessions are two hours long, and you are welcome to attend one or two sessions, or all.
Autumn Drop-ins: 7 October 2026 - 25 November 2026
Spring Drop-ins: 20 January 2027 - 10 March 2027
Summer Drop-ins: 7 April 2027 - 26 May 2027
Weekend sessions that are two days long, where there will be an opportunity to attend a full Saturday and Sunday.
Weekend 1: 5 December 2026 - 6 December 2026
Weekend 2: 20 March 2027 - 21 March 2027
Weekend 3: 5 June 2027 - 6 June 2027
All the sessions will be facilitated by the following professional artists Casi Wyn, Mirain Fflur, Robin Edwards, Mari Gwent, Leo Drayton and Eli Williams.
When is it happening?
Click on this link for the timetable for the first term of The Wellbeing Studio.
How to register?
Click on this link to complete a form to register your place.
A limited number of places available so first come, first served!
If you have any access needs when completing a registration form, please contact the contact details below for support.
Eli Williams
Eli is movement and visual artist who explores the body, creativity and following intuition.
She looks after her own wellbeing through yoga, moving, being outside, making things, and finding moments of quiet.
Robin Edwards
Robin is a sound artist, musician and producer - his works are often inspired and informed by environmental sound and nature.
For him, wellbeing means goodness.
Mirain Fflur
Mirain is an actor and artist who uses various media to create theatre and films; visual art is a crucial part of her creative process.
Mari Gwent
Mari is a multi-media community artist who specialises in creating three-dimensional props, sculptures and murals. She is inspired to develop ideas while creatively collaborating with communities of all ages and backgrounds.
Practising mindfulness, singing in a choir, browsing through books, going for a walk and appreciating the natural world at all important to Mari's wellbeing.
Casi Wyn
Casi is a singer and songwriter from Bangor. She was the Children's Laureate Wales in 2021 - 2023 and she has composed music for the BBC National Orchestra in Wales and National Dance Company of Wales .
She uses singing, good friends and fruit to improve her wellbeing.
Leo Drayton
Leo is primarily a writer working in theatre.
For him, well-being is the quality of life we all deserve - being comfortable and content, no matter what is happening around us.
The Wellbeing Studio is a project that is a partnership between Gwynedd Council Community Arts, Frân Wen theatre company, and with the support of Bangor University Medical School, Mantell Gwynedd, Coleg Menai, Hwb Dinas Bangor and Bodnant Surgery.
The project is supported by the Arts Council of Wales’ Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery Programme.
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If you would like a chat about the sessions or if you want to visit Nyth beforehand, contact Elgan via:
☎️ 01248 715 048
📧 elgan@franwen.com
📍 or drop by at Nyth for a chat!
We are committed to ensuring that everyone can participate in this opportunity. When registering, you will have the opportunity to indicate any access needs.
