Maternal Journal: Creative journaling for mothers

Join other mothers for a warm cup of tea, connection and creative pause. In these relaxed, guided sessions we’ll explore matrescence and motherhood through journalling as a tool to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, using prompts and techniques inspired by artists, writers and thinkers. Sessions include a variety of forms - collage, drawing, mark-making, poetry and creative writing so you can find the methods that suit you best. Journaling can provide an outlet for some of the feelings and challenges you might experience both physically and emotionally in pregnancy and parenthood.

No pressure, no experience needed — just simple, step-by-step guidance and a supportive space.

What to expect

• A calm, welcoming environment to reflect on parenthood
• Gentle creative prompts to help you express yourself
• Perfect if you think you’re “not creative,” or if you miss making art
• Real self-care: practical tools to boost wellbeing

Dates: 4 weeks - Fridays, starting 24th April, 1st, 8th and 15th May

Time: 10am-12noon

Venue: Wild Dandelion CIC, 28 Bright street, Barton hill, Bristol, BS59PR

Cost: £45 for 4 week block - includes materials and refreshments, you will just need to bring a journal or you can add one to your order. Booking essential, limited spaces.

Who can come: The course is designed for mothers of all ages and stages from pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Babies are very welcome with you up tp 2 yrs though please decide yourself if you think this will suit you and your child. I am on hand to play with the babies so mothers can take the time to journal). There are some comfy feeding chairs, blankets and a small selection of toys and a space to soothe and change your baby.

These sessions are not suitable for anyone with severe mental health conditions.

There is an optional WhatsApp chat for the past and present participants where Linde will share extra prompts and support the groups to connect in between sessions. If you miss a session Linde will share prompts with you.

Full course refund up to one week before with £10 administration fee. Sorry there are no refunds for the one off drop in sessions.