Craft and Chill Sundays

You’ve heard of Sip 'n' Paint, now meet its mindful cousin: Craft 'n' Chill, the ultimate Sunday afternoon reset. Each month, we dive into a new surprise craft designed to soothe your mind and lift your spirits.

WHAT TO EXPECT...

A relaxing couple of hours where you give yourself permission to pause, create and connect with your hands and your mind.

WHAT WILL YOU MAKE...

It's a surprise until you get there but past sessions have included:

• Candlemaking
• Sewing eyemasks
• Weaving
• Customising tote bags
• Block printing
• Pop Art Painting
• Paper Cutting

You don’t need any experience. Just bring your lovely self and a bag to carry your masterpiece home in. Materials are provided.

COMING UP:

SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER: Colours Autumn

Combine different techniques to make a seasonal decoration using a classic Autumnal palette

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER: Dia Dia De Los Muertos

Celebrate Day of the Dead by making a traditional Mexican folk craft

WHY COME ALONG?

Because your mind deserves a break and your creativity wants to play.

Engaging in hands-on creativity isn’t just fun, it’s proven to reduce stress, boost your mood and bring you back to the present moment. These sessions are designed to be a calming escape from the noise of daily life. No pressure, no perfection, just the soothing rhythm of making something with your own hands.

WHO RUNS THE SESSION?

Colour Therapist and Crafts Expert Momtaz Begum-Hossain will guide through different ideas to inspire your creativity.

WHERE DO SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?

Come hungry! The venue Well Bean Co, a vegan community cafe overlooking the Royal Docks waterfront in East London and you'll be able to purchase food and drinks that you can consume before, or during the session.

Personal menu recommendations:

Tikka Bagel and Lux Hot Chocolate : )

The nearest public transport is the DLR station Gallion's Reach, East London. Best reached via Custo House on the Elizabeth Line.

The 129 bus stops a 2 min walk away bus stop: Magellan Boulevard . This bus is currenty FREE to travel on and is ideal if there are DLR closures, catch it at North Greenwich.

WHEN DO SESSION TAKE PLACE?
These sessions are scheduled to take place on the last Sunday of the month, 4-6pm, but there may be some months there are changes so please check to see when events are listed and book before you come (July for example is a week earlier than normal!)

Please aim to arrive on time so the session can start promptly - they aren't drop in, it's recommended you stay the full two hours to fully immerse yourself in the mindful nature of making.

WHERE IS MY TICKET DONATION GOING?

These sessions are donation-based and your full ticket price will be donated to the Well Bean Co, a community cafe and event space that has proudly been funding mental health initiatives since 2017. Here's a few words from them...

"Your donations for classes help us sustain and grow our vital community and mental health projects. Together, we’re making a difference one cup, class and connection at a time."

ARE YOU FUNDED?

No. We do not receive funds or grants to run these sessions. Momtaz runs them voluntarily using her own craft supplies as she believes there should be no barriers to creativity and is keen to encourage more adults to do crafts to experience their wellbeing benefits.

Please get in touch if you would like to donate any craft materials or make a donation towards purchasing craft materials that can be used in the sessions by all participants.

If you have any accessibility requirements please email the organiser beforehand so arrangements can be made to ensure you have the best experience: momtazbh@hotmail.com.

See you at a crafternoon soon!