Where Your Story Becomes Art
Esme Layne SANCTUM; Identity and expression community workshop
Empowerment • Confidence • Connection • Wellbeing
Who it’s for
Community groups, charities, adult services, carers, neurodiverse participants, mental‑health support groups, women’s groups, men’s wellbeing groups, and vulnerable adults.
What it does
SANCTUM provides a safe, creative, trauma‑aware space for adults to explore identity, express emotions, build confidence, and strengthen community connection. It reduces isolation and supports empowerment through accessible mixed‑media artmaking.
What participants create
Participants produce:
expressive identity pieces
layered portraits
belonging maps
collective empowerment canvases Artworks celebrate lived experience, cultural pride, and shared community identity.
Psychological benefits
Increased confidence and self‑worth
Reduced isolation
Improved emotional expression
Strengthened community cohesion
Enhanced reflective capacity
Greater sense of belonging and shared identity
Workshop structure (3 hours)
Grounding & Emotional Check‑In
Identity Expression Activity
Belonging & Connection Mapping
Collective Empowerment Artwork
Closing Reflection: “What I Carry Forward”
Fully accessible and trauma‑aware.
Outcomes
Improved wellbeing and confidence
Stronger community connection
Increased cultural pride and shared identity
Reduced loneliness
Visible collective artwork for community display
Partners receive a short impact summary for reporting and funding.
Pricing
Single workshop (3 hours): £500
Half‑day (two workshops): £900
Full day (three workshops): £1,250
6‑week programme: £2,700
12‑week programme: £5,000
How to book
Use the Work With Me page or email directly to esme@esmelaynesanctum.com to discuss group needs, accessibility requirements, and preferred dates.