Oasis offers a variety of creative activities to clients, some as regular activities and others run by external artists. As many as 61% of asylum seekers experience serious mental distress, usually due to a combination of experiences before, during and after their arrival in the UK. But, studies suggest that engaging in creative activities can increase positive emotions, lessen depressive symptoms, reduce stress and decrease anxiety. For many of our asylum seeking or recently granted refugee clients, art supplies are financially prohibitive due to their high cost. All of our activities are free of charge, aim to build skills and provide the opportunity to create something meaningful.

For timetabling of these activities, please see our activities timetable.

A Bespoke Welsh Coat - Cot Wlân Cymraeg Wrth Fesur

A Bespoke Welsh Coat is a sustainable tailoring project in collaboration with refugees and asylum seekers to engage community groups with the history and heritage of the Welsh woollen industry. Seven bespoke woollen coats made from Welsh woven fabrics will be made for a touring exhibition at Y Stiwdio, Amgueddfa Wlân Cymru, Amgueddfa Llechi Cymru a Amgueddfa Werin Cymru. The project provides an opportunity for participants to improve their employability and language skills, gain a sense of wellbeing and achievement.

The project is run by Teilwr Bach and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Amgueddfa Cymru.

If you have a vintage Welsh blanket to donate, please contact [email protected]

   

One World Choir

Oasis One World Choir is an external organisation that has been working with Oasis clients since 2015. Local people and refugees and asylum seekers come together to make music and movement, both informally at their regular sessions and formally during performances in the local area. 

We offer both a mixed gender session and a session for women only.

 

Student-led Activities

Students from universities such as University of Wales Trinity St David and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama have run creative projects at Oasis as part of their degrees. These range from arts and craft sessions to drama and movement and change over time, so keep an eye on our activities timetable for details.

If you're a student interested in getting creative at Oasis, please contact [email protected].

Oasis Cardiff offers a variety of creative activities to clients, some as regular activities and others run by external artists. As many as 61% of asylum seekers experience serious mental distress, usually due to a combination of experiences before, during and after their arrival in the UK. But, studies suggest that engaging in creative activities can can increase positive emotions, lessen depressive symptoms, reduce stress and decrease anxiety. For many of our asylum seeking or recently granted refugee clients, art supplies are out of reach due to their high cost, particularly when considering art forms such as photography. All of our activities are free of charge, aim to build skills and provide the opportunity to create something meaningful.