# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: A four-month programme of free weekly drop-in textile-based art sessions designed to support mental wellbeing.About this EventSoft Ground is a four-month programme of free weekly drop-in textile-based art sessions designed to support mental wellbeing through creativity, routine, and communal making. Drawing from neurodivergent practices and trauma-informed methodologies, the sessions are open to all but particularly welcoming to neurodivergent participants.What: Drop-in textile-based art sessions designed to support mental wellbeingWhen: Every Friday, 2–4 pm, from 20 February to 5 June 2026Where: SET Social Peckham, 55a Nigel Road, London SE15 4NPEach session is led by a rotating group of women artists recognised for their inclusive practices and lived experience of neurodivergence: Kim Chin, Birungi Kawooya, Sue Mayo, and Jenny McIlhatton. Over regular two-hour sessions, participants engage at their own pace, supported by a gentle, sensory-aware structure that encourages co-regulation through tactile making. This approach helps reduce isolation, build trust, and nurture emotional well-being.>> SEE THE LINEUP SECTION BELOW TO SEE INFO FOR EACH WORKSHOP!All sessions are hosted at our partner venue, SET Social Peckham, a vibrant community art space. Sessions will conclude with refreshments, creating a relaxed space for conversation and connection.The project is designed to benefit neurodivergent individuals seeking gentle, creative ways to support their mental health, as well as anyone in the local community interested in art-making for wellbeing. It particularly supports those who experience anxiety, sensory overload, or social isolation. The consistent weekly format and low-pressure environment will provide structure, comfort, and accessibility.Programme curated by Sylvia Keck, Community Engagement Curator at Looking Forward. Realised in partnership with SET and thanks to the support of the National Lottery Community Fund.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f9f08c90-33b3-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w599-h740-dcf1f0f1-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/soft-ground-textiles-and-self-soothing/100001981535398719
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, health-wellness, fine-arts, mental-health
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: SET Social
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: SET Social
- **lat**: 51.4661951
- **long**: -0.0665385
- **full address**: SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing being held?
  - **A:** Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing takes place on Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing?
  - **A:** Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing is organized by Looking Forward - Art Projects.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Soft Ground: Textiles and Self-Soothing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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