How Ya Doing? Sut Mae’n Mynd? Evaluation

How Ya Doing? Sut Mae’n Mynd?

This evaluation aims to explore participants’ experience of taking part in How Ya Doing? as well as identify partner and stakeholder learning from the project.

The How Ya Doing? Programme is made up of a series of activities including creative Reflective Practice and coaching groups, peer support groups and artist gatherings. It is a pilot programme, where the overall “pick ‘n’ mix” format is designed to test different types of activity rather than deliver measurable outcomes.

Rather than seeking to evidence improved wellbeing, increased resilience or reduced isolation as outcomes through validated scales, this evaluation seeks to explore and articulate the experience of participants in order to better understand the impact of taking part.

The evaluation is equally interested in understanding the strengths and challenges of the approach taken and the experiences of the artist facilitators delivering the events and activities in order to inform the development of future work.

Image Credit: Labyrinth on Llanelli Beach made by How Ya Doing? participants as part of an Artist Gathering Day in April 2022 led by David Pitt and Eleanor Shaw of People Speak Up.

Client/Partner: Wales Arts, Health, Wellbeing Network

Funders: Arts Council Wales

Date: November 2021 - June 2022

Downloads: How Ya Doing? Evaluation Report

What they said

“I was so impressed by Jane's ability to create a safe, respectful and accepting online space that still felt playful, curious and relaxed. She brought an authenticity and openness that made it feel safe to take part in and share the writing activities. She was warm and friendly but also had an approach that made the sessions feel solid - boundaries felt really clear. I learnt things about facilitating from watching Jane!”

Past participant
“Jane's expertise and knowledge of the sector and her openness to share and discuss was invaluable and so interesting and engaging.

— Dawn Prescott, Director, LIME, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s arts programme
“Jane’s wealth of experience in, and understanding of, the Creative Health sector informed a robust and developmental experience for the Artlift team. She led us through a methodical process, which was respectful of and drew effectively on the layers of experience within our organisation.”

— Cath Wilkins, Executive Director, Artlift (Creative Evaluation course participant)

How Ya Doing? Sut Mae’n Mynd?

“Jane's expertise and knowledge of the sector and her openness to share and discuss was invaluable and so interesting and engaging.

“Jane’s wealth of experience in, and understanding of, the Creative Health sector informed a robust and developmental experience for the Artlift team. She led us through a methodical process, which was respectful of and drew effectively on the layers of experience within our organisation.”

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