Every workshop is designed to meet the needs of the attendees.

 

Whether it’s a young person trying to re-engage with education, a group of retirees seeking enrichment, work colleagues looking to de-stress, or someone recovering from mental health struggles and wanting to reconnect with themselves and their environment—we've got you covered.

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We can create a single workshop or a series of sessions tailored to your specific requirements.

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Workshops can be hosted at Make and Mind Studio in Sale (for groups of 6 or fewer), or we can travel to your location within Greater Manchester.

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The format of the workshop includes an element of nature—where possible, visiting local areas for inspiration and material collection*. There will also be an educational science component (which can be adapted to KS levels if appropriate), followed by the learning of a new craft skill and the creation of a piece that attendees can take home. We can also facilitate discussions around the benefits of nature and crafting on mental health.

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Here’s a small list of some activities you could look forward to during one of our workshops:

• Building moss terrariums

• Using pyrography tools to create nature-inspired wood pieces

• Learning the art of quilling

• Using air-dry clay to make botanical homeware

• Making your own dyes and pigments and painting with them

• plant-inspired "silk" paintings, and more.​​

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Workshops typically last around 2 hours or more, but this can be adapted to suit your needs.

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*Stuck in the office or a centre? Don’t worry, we can bring nature to you.

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Please get in touch at makeandmindworkshops@gmail.com to find out more.