11/02/2026
art-K Blog📣 Today, 50% of us turn to , and other content platforms when learning a new skill, with a growing number of us relying on AI. This has substituted the in-person creative communities we once relied upon. New data confirms high rates of loneliness across the UK, throughout the generations. To combat this, the stats suggest that it's important to reclaim in-person community groups and face-to-face connections. The challenge? It’s not a lack of interest but an uncertainty. Will we feel safe, supported, and genuinely welcomed when we turn up?
This January, 'The Creative Renaissance' Survey found that the most popular option for learning art is via online classes at home (43%). The message appears to be that formal settings can feel intimidating, especially for those just starting out. Beginner-friendly groups and informal sessions are crucial to offer a gentler entry point to in-person communities. As, once they arrived, 98% say that creative hobbies have helped them to combat loneliness.
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