Introduction to Creative Craft for Wellbeing Adult

Course information

This course will be focused on the wellbeing effect of making. It is delivered at CROP Gardens with the NHS team in Plymouth.

On this course you will be able to work on a variety of projects including papercraft, painting, printing, textiles.

The tutor will give you guidance to achieve your goals which you can adapt to make your own creations.

The Road to Wellbeing courses are relaxed and informal, enabling you to improve your wellbeing and mental health, building your self-confidence and self-esteem. Attending our classes is a great way of meeting new people, making friends and developing personal and vocational skills.

Duraion - 8-12 weeks – 1 day per week.

You will be expected to attend each week.

What You Will Learn

The course will include aspect such as: papier-mâché, printing, paper modelling, painting and drawing, working with fabrics.

Entry Requirements

Our courses are for anyone aged 19+ who is experiencing or recovering from mental ill-health.

Assessment

There are no tests or exams. Whilst the outcomes include developing gardening skills and knowledge the main intent is to improve your wellbeing whilst taking part in a learning activity. We ask you to score this on a scale of 1-5 at the beginning and end of the course.

Progression

You will have the opportunity to progress to Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications within Community Health or on to other courses, training or employment.

CROP Gardens

CROP Gardens

Nestled in the heart of the city of Plymouth is a very special site – CROP gardens, a green space providing horticultural therapy to adults with the aim of improving their mental wellbeing.