Team-Building with YofA
More trust. More creativity. Less awkward name games.
Let’s be honest: most team-building activities are either forgettable… or mildly traumatic. We’re here to change that!
At Year of Arts, we design creative, energising, and inclusive team-building sessions that help people connect in meaningful ways — no trust falls required.
Through visual art, storytelling, and playful collaboration, your team will explore how to communicate better, think more creatively, and build confidence — all while creating something tangible, beautiful, and uniquely their own.
Why Art Works
Art cuts through the noise. It lets people express what they can’t always say, tap into fresh ideas, and connect with teammates as human beings — not just job titles.
Our team-building sessions support:
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Clearer communication
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Stronger interpersonal trust
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Creative risk-taking
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Problem-solving through play
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Mental wellbeing & stress relief
No artistic experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try.
Our Session Formats
We offer three flexible tiers to fit your schedule, goals, and team vibe:
🥉 Bronze: The Creative Reset (1.5–2 Hour Session)
Perfect for a wellness week, lunch-and-learn, or end-of-quarter wind-down.
Includes:
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Guided activity (e.g. painting, charcoal, collage, clay)
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Reflection prompts to encourage team insight
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Optional Mini Travelling Canvas experience
🥈 Silver: The Collaboration Boost (Half-Day Session)
A deeper dive into team dynamics and communication through co-creation.
Includes:
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Icebreaker activities that don’t make people cringe
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Guided team art-making
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Short version of the Travelling Canvas Initiative
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Group sharing and takeaway reflections
🥇 Gold: The Full Team Immersion (Full-Day Experience)
An unforgettable creative retreat designed to refresh, refocus, and reconnect.
Includes:
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Customised programme with multiple art formats
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Key-note speaker on creativity/wellbeing
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Full Travelling Canvas or collaborative mural experience
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Optional themes: wellbeing, innovation, leadership, connection
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Reflection circle, impact report, and plenty of “wow” moments
Our Focus Areas
Each workshop is designed to support real development — not just a break from emails.
💬 Communication: Practice clear, constructive dialogue through creative prompts and group collaboration.
🧠 Mental Health: Support employee wellbeing with mindful, hands-on activities proven to reduce stress and boost mood.
💡 Innovation: Encourage creative risk-taking and new perspectives that transfer back to the workplace.
🤝 Team Culture: Create space for vulnerability, humour, trust, and shared purpose — the foundation of great teams.
Measurable Outcomes
We believe in feel-good experiences and data.
Using surveys and analytics, we capture:
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Mood shifts
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Communication confidence
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Team connection scores
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Qualitative feedback
You’ll receive a clear visual report so you can track the impact — and share the success.
"A half-day creativity and wellbeing retreat with YofA was a powerful way to step back from our daily workload and reconnect as a team. The mix of art, mindfulness, and collaboration exercises helped us tap into new ways of thinking. While this was a trial session, we can already see the value for companies looking to enhance innovation, problem-solving, and overall team morale. We left with a fresh perspective and an appreciation for creativity as a tool for workplace success."