Come and join us at Hopetown Darlington for afternoons of creativity and relaxation.
Learn new techniques and make new friends in a calm and welcoming environment. Make something for yourself, friends or family. Led by local artist Dawn Belshaw from Daisy Arts.
Engaging in creative activities can promote mindfulness, which can help reduce stress. By focusing on the creative process you can help reduce anxiety, relax and promote positivity, giving you a sense of accomplishment and a boost of self esteem.
Wellness Wednesdays are held in the Clocktower Café.
Here's What's On...
7th May - Iris Folding
Find out how to make the most beautiful cards and decorations with the simplest of materials. Iris folding is the skill of creation using colours, paper and card.
14th May - Beaded Spider
Create a whimsical decorative spider using wire and beadwork.
21st May - Flower Pounding
This botanical activity creates gorgeous prints from flowers and leaves pounded onto material and paper. Prepare for some very noisy (but therapeutic!) fun and giggles.
4th June - Felted Flowers
Create beautiful wet felted flowers using wool, soap, water and a little elbow grease! This fun and tactile craft involves shaping colourful wool into stunning floral designs.
11th June - Collage Crafting
Unleash your creativity in this playful and expressive mixed media collage workshop.
18th June One-Stroke Painting
Discover the magic of one stroke painting, an eye-catchingly graphic and decorative painting technique.
25th June - SpirIlla
This fun and engaging craft technique uses coloured thread to form beautiful geometric patterns by winding thread around a pre cut template.
2nd July - Art in Motion
A Walking Art Session. Step outside and let the outside inspire your creativity walking around the grounds of Hopetown, sketching and discovering hidden details in your surroundings.
9th July - Needle Felted Sheep
In this delightfully woolly workshop you'll create an adorable little sheep using wool roving and felting needles.
16th July - Botanical Gelli Printing
Get inspired by nature and explore the vibrant world of botanical gelli printing.
All workshops are standalone sessions. No prior experience necessary!
£12.50 per person, per session. Booking in advance recommended due to popularity.
All workshops are between 1.30pm-3.30pm.
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