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How crafting helps me manage my mental health

WEBFirst, I spoke to Alison Mayne, a knitter, pattern designer, and educator whose doctoral work explores how crafting actually makes people feel and why.Her research primarily …

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4 reasons craft is good for your mental health

WEBEngaging with the arts boosts mental wellbeing; Research published by University College London’s MARCH mental health network – formed in 2018, with …

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Can craft help solve the mental health crisis

WEBCertainly Matt Hancock argues for their potential in improving Britain’s mental health. ‘Social prescribing can help us combat overmedicalising people,’ he …

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7 easy ways to get crafting to boost your mental health

WEBCraft and wellbeing. Paper craft. Photo: Pexels. With the positive links between making and mental wellbeing becoming increasingly clear, we explore the …

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Creating a safe space for your craft club

WEBResources/signposting for mental health As a craft club leader, you may find that some of your members feel comfortable enough to open up to you about all sorts of

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How craft can empower the vulnerable

WEBThese projects are among 50 case studies in England and Wales that formed part of the July 2020 report, How creativity and culture has been supporting …

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Craft can reduce stress, a new BBC survey reveals

WEBGetting creative can make you happier, according to a new BBC survey of almost 50,000 people published in May 2019. Over three quarters of respondents in the …

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How to use your craft skills to help others

WEBThe Donkey Sanctuary – knit and crochet woollen donkeys (or sew felt ones) to be sold by the Devon-based charity to raise funds and help boost donkey welfare …

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How to set up a craft club

WEBFor over a decade, Crafts Council has championed the work of craft clubs across the country. Find out about the benefits of crafting together by exploring the free resources …

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Going potty for pottery

WEBThrowing on the pottery wheel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Making is good for your mental health. Pottery engages the ‘effort-driven reward circuit’, which provides …

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Where you can learn to weave in the UK

WEBThe Handweavers Studio & Gallery. Location: Islington, London. Prices: £45 for an afternoon class on modern tapestry to £325 for a four-day introductory weaving workshop. Handweavers is a stalwart of the London weaving scene, consisting of a Tardis of a shop, gallery and a studio that teaches beginners’ classes right through to a two-year

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Cultural values: why Heritage Crafts is redefining ‘craft’

WEBA major element of Heritage Crafts’ work is the Red List of Endangered Crafts, which is published biennially.The 2023 edition, launched last month, included for …

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Textile artist Hanne Friis on exploring the body and the natural world

WEB22 April 2022. Textiles. Premium. Gorge I, 2020, natural dyed viscose, hand stitched, by Hanne Friis. 'We are part of nature, but of course we are much more than nature,’ says …

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Imogen Bright Moon

WEBImogen Bright Moon (b.1983) is a British Romani artist, creating contemporary works through her studio/site-based material practice, exploring textiles through tapestry, cloth …

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How to become a ceramicist

WEBKey skills for a ceramicist include: creative flair and practical ceramics skills. time management and the ability to work to deadlines. excellent communication skills. organisational ability. attention to detail. photography, computer software and design skills. business management skills. a good understanding of health and safety procedures.

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How Craft Can Inspire Your Community

WEBStart spreading the word about your club and sign up new members! Step 1: Visit our website at www.craftclub.org.uk and sign up to receive our newsletter and register your …

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