Artistic Journeys
for Disabled Adults
Bloomin’ Arts offers creative arts courses to learning disabled, physically disabled and neurodiverse adults. A fun, friendly and relaxed place where you can explore and develop your skills and love of the theatre, dance and visual arts.
What we offer
Professional Tutors
Our courses are led by professional tutors and creatives who can inspire you to take a subject and make it your own.
Opportunities
We offer opportunities for you to discover various art techniques and performance skills, leading to new experiences and increased confidence.
Community for Life
Our community facilitates lifelong opportunities and you are welcome here for as long as you like. Age is no barrier!
Empowering Futures
Our participants are achieving remarkable things, from being part of professional art exhibitions to leading dance performances in local schools and starring in our theatre productions in commercial theatres.
We all have potential
We believe that everyone has a huge creative potential. Our approach is all about making the arts accessible to everyone, no matter your skill level or physical abilities.
You lead the way
Our small and friendly workshops are led by experienced artists who focus on your unique skills, so you can enjoy a fun and supportive space. We celebrate your unique take on our courses and encourage you to use your own interpretation of an idea. Here you can create your own path.
Be heard, be individual, be you.
We are social
If you love the arts, you will be surrounded by others that share your interests and dreams. It's all about enjoying each other's company and having a great time without taking ourselves too seriously. So, come along, make new friends, and become a valued part of the Bloomin' Arts family.
Where are we
We are based in the beautiful countryside of Lingfield, East
Surrey, close to Kent, Sussex and London borders.
We have ample parking.
How it all started
Bloomin' Arts was founded in 1999 to fill a void in creative art opportunities in East Surrey for individuals with learning disabilities who were transitioning into adulthood.
The organisation initially focused on providing theatre workshops but, responding to participants' requests, quickly established a diverse range of creative arts courses within the community. By 2011, Bloomin’ Arts secured rented premises, allowing for a permanent, dedicated, and inclusive environment.
We support learning, physically disabled and neurodiverse adults in exhibiting their skills and talents in visual art, dance and theatre. Our courses engage and celebrate diversity, valuing everyone’s unique voice, ability and talent. These are lifelong opportunities for up to 85 participants, some of whom have been actively participating since our inception.
Explore Participant's Journeys
So many of our participants have had wonderful journeys, but we've selected a few to share with you.