NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Starting this month, a free six-week art and creative writing class will be offered at the local art museum.
Cameron Art Museum is welcoming current Novant Health — NHRMC’s Zimmer Cancer patients and survivors to participate. No art or writing experience is necessary; the classes include gallery visits, writing, art-making and meditation.
“We are honored to be able to support cancer patients and survivors on their journey through this class, which focuses on the healing power of art as a means of stress reduction,” CAM deputy director Heather Wilson said in a press release.
“Art Enhances Health at CAM” takes place beginning Nov. 14 and wrap on Dec. 19. the goal is to improve mental and emotional health by providing a creative outlet of expression. The classes are provided as a distraction to the anxiety and depression that can happen in patients struggling with health issues.
Interested parties can click here to register.
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