An 8-week Art and Culture Workshop was delivered to a group of 10 young girls as a positive mental health initiative. The primary purpose was to bring a group of young girls together in a supportive and friendly atmosphere where they could chat and jointly create a piece of art with support from the community health workers. The group created a piece of art that focused on the persons relationships with their own history, culture and significant others and places. This project gave the girls an opportunity to explore who they are and also to explore what Traveller culture means to them. The art group gave the girls a social outlet and time for them to chat with each other which is so important for the health and wellbeing of the girls. It also gave them the space to speak freely and openly about issues that are important to them. The girls engaged very well in the project and enjoyed creating the piece. The group also led to increased engagement with the Health project and signposting to services in the community ie local youth club.
