Non profit community interest company 

Created in December 2025 opened in January 2026

Happy Day Arts  

What We Do

At Happy Days Arts, we're building a more connected and confident Belfast, one creative act at a time. From inclusive arts workshops to educational support and affordable community space, our work brings people together, reduces isolation, and empowers communities through creativity, culture and connection.



Community Art Workshops

INCLUSIVE CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

 (On-Site at Conway Mill)

We deliver welcoming, inclusive arts workshops for people of all ages and abilities at Happy Days Arts, Conway Mill.
Our programmes support mental health, reduce loneliness and isolation, and help build confidence and community spirit through shared creative experience.

What we offer:

  • Mixed-ability creative arts programmes

  • Photography, painting, mixed media, clay & more

  • Social connection, culture & wellbeing-focused sessions

  • Intergenerational learning and community-building

Community benefits:

  • Reduces loneliness & isolation

  • Builds confidence, creativity & resilience

  • Strengthens community cohesion

  • Improves mental wellbeing

  • Accessible and affordable for Belfast & beyond

Community outreach

Programme Facilitation for Community Groups & Organisations

We work with community organisations, clubs and groups to design, coordinate and deliver creative programmes tailored to their participants.

What we provide:

  • Full creative programme design

  • Expert arts facilitators

  • Photography, painting, printmaking, drama & more

  • Materials, coordination, feedback & reporting

  • Optional venue hire at Conway Mill

Who we support:

  • Community centres

  • Youth groups & clubs

  • Schools and clubs

  • Adult day services

  • Mental health & wellbeing projects

Community benefits:

  • Saves organisations time & resources

  • Creates richer cultural & creative experiences

  • Supports inclusion & participation

  • Improves overall wellbeing and community engagement


Welcoming expert tutor Fionnuala Ní Mhuiri (20+ years experience).

Maths, English, GCSE/A-Level + SEN support 


Saturday Study Hub

Saturday Study Hub at the Mill

(Affordable Academic Support) 

Every Saturday at Conway Mill we run the Saturday Study Hub – affordable, supportive group sessions for young people preparing for:

Subjects:

  • SEAG Transfer Test

  • GCSE Maths year 11/12 Foundation

  • GCSE Maths year 11/12 Higher 

  • GCSE English

Community benefits:

  • Affordable alternative to private tutoring

  • Builds confidence, independence and study skills

  • Reduces educational inequality

  • Supports families under financial pressure

  • Helps young people achieve meaningful academic progress

Creative space rental

Affordable Creative Space for the Community 

We offer a low-cost creative venue at Conway Mill for individuals, artists and groups who need space to make, learn, rehearse or share.

Available for:

  • Art workshops

  • Dance classes

  • Exhibitions & showcases

  • Community events & circles

  • Rehearsals or meetings

  • Creative projects of all kinds

Community benefits:

  • Accessible space for grassroots creativity

  • Supports local artists & cultural activity

  • Enables independent projects and start-ups

  • Encourages social connection through shared use

  • Flexible, affordable, and community-friendly