PROJECTS

We currently run a number of creative and arts based workshops in the community and at addiction treatment centres. We also offer mentoring for aspiring artists and opportunities for collaborative research.

Phototherapy Mentoring Programme

Create Recovery programme has helped me unblock a project I have been trying to do for the last ten years and been unable to do. It has released me of the fears, it’s given me the hope and the tools to move forward and…

MUSIC ALBUM

At Create Recovery we support a number of music projects. We are particularly proud of a current community project lead by artist, Matthew Starritt. The end result of this project is the release of a compilation album of music written and recorded by artists…

LIFE ART COURSE

The Life Art Course is an integrated course drawing from the principles of the Life/Art Process® and the 12 Steps. The Life/Art Process combines movement, dance, visual art and creative writing to access the innate wisdom of the body and the transformative power of the imagination…

DIGITAL WITNESS COURSE

This three-day course, facilitated by Ben Groom, supports participants to improve digital literacy and harness their creativity through narrative by creating a short 5 minute film. Based on the principles of Digital Storytelling this workshop has helped participants improve self-confidence, find their voice and…

DRAMATHERAPY COURSE

The Hero’s Journey: A 10 week dramatherapy course for gay, bisexual and queer men in recovery from addiction. This project, launched in January 2018, is run in North London and is facilitated by Simon Marks. Below is a short introduction from Simon describing the…

MENTORING

We are currently recruiting people to join our mentoring scheme for artists in recovery. If you are an established working artist in recovery and could donate 2-4 hours per month please get in contact with us. We support all our volunteers and staff by…

RESEARCH

We are currently looking for research partners who will work with us to support our vision. Please contact Cassie Hogan if you are interested in collaborating. Also, if you are interested in the links between addiction and creativity please see our resources page.