For decades, art therapy has been used by mental health practitioners for patients ranging from the very young, the elderly, veterans and those with a mental health diagnosis. The Taff Rocks facilitators are not art therapists but understand that each and every person can benefit from using the services we provide as a 'tool' in their own mental health self-care tool kit.

Taff Rocks has its birthplace in the former Welsh mining villages of Aberfan and Merthyr Vale, based on the banks of the River Taff and alongside the Taff Trail.

Our Mission is: to improve people's lives and strengthen community bonds through freestyle workshops and structured tuition that promotes fun, inspiration, creativity, and self-expression. By offering activities that can connect generations, incorporate therapeutic art, and spread love and joy, we hope to make a positive impact on individuals and communities, one step at a time.

Charitable Objects: the advancement of education for the public benefit in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil, in particular but not exclusively in Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding areas by fostering and promoting understanding and appreciation of the arts, including but not exclusively by the provision of classes, seminars and training courses and in such other ways as the trustees see fit.

You don't need to be based along the river or any of its tributaries, you are welcome to join us from anywhere in the world and even hide your rocks anywhere in the world too.

Starting in the south in Cardiff Bay and traveling north, through the Brecon Beacons and up to the Brecon Theatre. The route, along the Taff Trail follows National Cycle Route 8.

The painted rocks craze has mushroomed across the UK with artists, sometimes known as "Rockers" and is helping bring families together by way of a wholesome, family activity and away from the sofa and computer games.

Even though we are expanding from painting and decorating rocks, this activity offers the following benefits...