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MOTHERS CIRCLE

Mothers’ Circle is a creative, nature-based project supporting mothers at risk of isolation, post-natal depression, poor mental health and lack of peer support.

We meet weekly in Langley Green, in a children’s nursery garden. Together we share conversation and reconnect with ourselves, our creativity and each other.

Our sessions combine gentle arts practice with nature connection — building belonging, confidence and creative skills in a space where mothers feel seen and heard.

OUR CREATIVE WORK

This year we are developing a new body of work inspired by Wish A Lullaby for Crawley, written three years ago with another group of Crawley mothers. Through painting, print, mark-making, sound and storytelling, we are illustrating the lullaby together to create a book that will be printed for each mother.

Our materials and workshops are carefully designed to feel accessible and non-intimidating:

  • Brush and ink, with a focus on mark-making rather than “perfect” drawing
  • Small, welcoming sketchbooks
  • Individual art material packs for mothers to use at home
  • Gentle, supported creative processes
 

“I felt connected to other mums, supported & accepted. Loved the creativity… It really helped me feel less isolated.”

 

“I felt very isolated with my first and this is so good to meet everyone.”

 

“You’ve changed my life. I was miserable before coming here and feeling deflated.”

 

“Most groups I have been to, I felt more lonely after attending. This group includes everyone, listens like they truly care.”

 

“Before attending I was struggling with isolation and clinical depression… I found my sense of joy again.”

 

“I can’t believe something like this exists in Crawley.”

 

“I feel so calm and connected after these sessions — they are the highlight of my week.”

 

“I am not an outdoorsy person, or arty, but I’ve told people you don’t have to be — it’s so gentle.”

THE IMPACT

Mothers’ Circle was developed with Perinatal Mental Health Visitors, NHS Social Prescribing, Diverse Crawley, Creative Crawley and local mothers. We continue to consult regularly through sessions and an online community of 106 members.

Over four years, Mothers’ Circle has:

  • Delivered 140+ sessions
  • Worked with 257 mothers and children
  • Built a peer network of 106 mothers who now independently organise creative and social meetups
  • Extended from central Crawley to North Crawley, reaching a new 50% global majority community

Participants gain confidence in arts and wellbeing practices, create high-quality work driven by their own ideas, and showcase their work at local and national events. We also provide mentoring, training and employment pathways.

  • 6 mothers trained in creative and forest school skills
  • 45 local parents featured as guest artists
  • 3 participants employed as Facilitators
  • 3 participants now in Murmuration staff roles
  • 3 participants moved into new employment using skills gained through the project
A group of women surrounded b greenery in nature, hold their baby or play guitar whilst singing into microphones

If you would like to join the waitlist for Mothers’ Circle | Langley Green, please email marion@murmurationarts.co.uk

Mothers’ Circle | Langley Green
Funded by Arts Council England and The National Lottery Community Fund