Crafting For Calm

Crafting For Calm

Join our friendly tutors in the Community Craft Room as we try our hand at a variety of arts and crafts and find moments of calm in the day.

By Fur Clemt

Select date and time

May 20 · 1pm - July 1 · 3pm GMT+1

Location

Fur Clemt Cafe & Food Outlet

84 Montrose Avenue Wigan WN5 9XN United Kingdom

About this event

    Join our friendly tutors in our Community Craft Room as we try our hand at a variety of arts and crafts, such as drawing, painting, card-making, mandala art, paint pouring, colouring, scrapbooking and mixed media.

    We'll focus on how arts and crafts can benefit our mental health, as we explore different skills, materials, tools and techniques. Each week will have a different focus, but sessions will be suitable for all levels.

    You'll learn -

    1. How to use art and crafts for relaxation and find little moments of calm in your day.
    2. How to use a variety of art and craft materials.
    3. How to use a variety of tools and techniques to enhance your creative skills.
    4. How creativity can help to boost your mental health.

    Please note: You'll need to be enrolled on our Keeping It Together (KIT) Project, 16+ and resident in Greater Manchester in order to access this class/course for free.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I Need To Bring Anything?

    No. We'll make sure that you have everything you need for each session.

    Do I Need To Enrol On The KIT Project?

    Yes. You'll need to be enrolled on our Keeping It Together (KIT) Project, 16+ and resident in Greater Manchester in order to access this class/course for free.

    Is There Parking On Site?

    Yes. There's lots of space available at Fur Clemt. Please use the rear car park (and the rear entrance to the building.)

    How Is The KIT Project Funded?

    The KIT Project is funded by the UK Government, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Workers' Educational Association (WEA)

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    Organized by

    Fur Clemt

    Fur Clemt CIC is a Community Interest Company. 100% of our profits are used to support the project and our community. We are part of the worldwide 'Real Junk Food' movement abd we are dedicated to reducing edible, wasted food reaching landfill. We collect surplus from suppliers and make it available to the community - reducing food poverty through our cafes, food outlets and food sharing scheme.

    Our Keeping It Together (KIT) Project delivered in collaboration with ReMade Wigan, offers a series of skills based courses that aimed at helping our community to live well. Courses include Crafts, Cooking, Nutrition, Parenting, Gardening, Health & Wellbeing, Woodwork & Furniture Upcycling, Business and Professional Development and IT Skills.

    KIT has been 'Funded by UK Government', Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Workers' Educational Association (WEA)

    Free