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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 members including the …

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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 BBC Arts …

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15 makers, artists and designers on what ‘craft’ means to …

WEBMelissa Meier, artist. ‘Craft, to me, is about having a dream and bringing that vision into existence. It is a form of meditation, exploration, divination, and communion with the …

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How crafting helps me manage my mental health

WEBJoi Weaver, who lives in State of Washington in the US, also uses crafts like weaving, spinning, and nalbinding – a Viking method of knitting with a single needle – to manage …

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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 says, ‘dishing out …

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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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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 wealth of free or low-cost …

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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 people who are …

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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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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. …

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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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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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How to become a prop maker

WEBCourses such as art and design, prop making or technical theatre can help you to develop the skills you need. Practical experience is very important. In the theatre you would …

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How Craft Can Inspire Your Community

WEBThe Crafts Council's goal is to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craft www.craftscouncil.org.uk For more information on Craft Club …

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Craft and wellbeing

WEBCrafts Council Gallery, London11 October – 29 November 2022. Craft and wellbeing. Social justice.

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How to become a stone carver

WEBKey Skills. Being good with your hands is the key skill of any stone carver or stonemason. You will be using a range of different tools each with their own power levels, on a …

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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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Crafts Council How do we measure craft

WEB5 For example: • If you’re designing and producing machine knitwear, are you working in ‘textiles, garments and related trades’ (SOC 5419) or are you a ‘knitter, power’ (SOC

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