This week our participants learnt how to make gonks, rustic hearts and rustic stars for presents for friends and family.

We used natural materials such as twigs, twine, wood, dried flowers and pine cones. Participants co-operated in sharing resources eg the glue gun and clippers, helped each other make rustic stars and shared innovative ideas.

As part of this session we discussed the mental health concerns of the group including isolation and loneliness over the festive season.

This group has cheered me up so much. I’ve looked forward to coming to most of the sessions. I hope we get a chance to do some more as it’s been so much fun.

Group Participant

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This week our participants learnt how to decoupage boxes for presents for friends and family. This was an excellent activity using recycled materials and enabled individuals to slow down and concentrate.

As part of this session we discussed the mental health concerns of group members including bereavement and loss, health issues, isolation and loneliness.

I have not seen or spoken to anyone for a week. This group has given me something for me to look forward to.

Group Participant

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Our Thrive Arts and Crafts Project has made The Tameside Reporter, our local newspaper.

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This week our Rustic Arts resilience workshop was an opportunity for group members to develop community connections, share ideas and relax whilst being creative and learning new skills and techniques.

Participants had the opportunity to make paper flowers. One of our group participants, Sam, demonstrated using a paper napkin and our arts and crafts facilitator Gail Heyes taught us how to making paper roses.

Individuals then chose jars to decorate with a range of rustic arts and crafts materials including wooden embellishments, lace, twine, dried leaves and rose petals.

It is lovely to sit and chat in a safe space.

Group participant

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Today was the first in our series of four rustic arts and crafts workshops held at The People’s Gallery, Melbourne Street, Stalybridge.

Participants made a variety of cards for all occasions, building their emotional and mental strength through their artwork.

Reducing isolation and increasing community cohesion, chatting as we complete the arts and crafts activities increases feelings of wellbeing and reduces low mood.

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To book onto next week’s rustic glass decorating workshop follow this link:

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