Crafts and Wellbeing
Lady Margaret Hall Settlement is offering free wellbeing and crafts sessions at All Sewn Up. During the sessions we will cover a range of mental health wellbeing topics while also trying out various sewing and clothes making activities. No previous experience of sewing is necessary.
Crafts & Wellbeing
What you will learn
During the sessions we will also cover a range of mental health wellbeing topics, depending on the interests of the group: Assertiveness; Finding motivation; How do we Change?; Tips and techniques for relaxation; Journaling and sketch books; Optimism; Friends, family and community; Art and creativity; Managing emotions; Recovering from disappointment; Caring for ourselves; How do we know when we need to get help? Diet, nutrition and mood.
Entry requirements
This is a beginners class suitable for people with limited or no previous experience. Students must be able to understand English.
What you will need
Pen and notebook. A ring binder a4 sized folder to keep sewing samples in and handouts in. The tutor will let you know what equipment you will need to bring for the following lessons. However, a basic sewing kit would be an advantage for you to invest in pre-course.
After the first session you will know what you need to bring with you which will include fabrics and your own basic sewing kit. List available at first session. Some materials can be purchased from the tutor. Price list available in the classroom. Basic Materials are:
- Dressmakers pins
- Seam Unpicker
- Calico Fabric (1-2meters worth)
- Dressmakers chalk markers
- A reel of strong thread (recommended Guitermann) bag.
- Fabric Scissors and Embroidery (small) Scissors
You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.
The course is for adult learners (+18) with limited or no previous experience. Students could then enroll on the Beginners Clothed Making course.