A NEW art group has been launched to offer stroke survivors the chance to build confidence and express themselves in different ways.

The Stroke Association has launched the group which will support people affected by stroke in St Helens.

Meeting every other Thursday at the United Reformed Church, St Helens from 10.30am to noon, the art therapy workshops offer local stroke survivors the chance to explore an artistic technique called fabric decoupage.

Vicky Thomson, support co-ordinator at the Stroke Association said: “Art therapy can help stroke survivors build their confidence and express themselves in new ways.

"We see the overwhelming courage and determination many stroke survivors show in coping with the loss of different skills that we take for granted.

“Passsoul Studio Services CIC are kindly running the art group, and have exciting plans to work with stroke survivors in creating fabric decoupage pictures of St Helens landmarks, such as St Helens Dream sculpture and the St Helens Friends meeting house. We’re so excited to see the artwork which is produced by group members and hope to showcase them in the summer.”

  • The next group will meet on Thursday (February 14) at the United Reformed Church. For more information about group, contact the Stroke Association’s St Helens’ team on 01744 646160.