Nature-based Arts and Crafts
About nature-based arts and crafts
Nature-based arts and crafts are integral to our communities, offering activities for people of all ages and abilities. These projects include textiles, weaving, printmaking, ceramics, woodwork, and willow and cane weaving. We have extensive facilities such as a print studio, production pottery, and well-equipped craft workshops.
Group sessions encourage social interaction and friendship development, while promoting independence and confidence.
Our nature-based crafts are inspired by the seasons and local nature, using materials like flowers for patterns and recycled items for new creations. These activities enhance fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, concentration, and focus. Participants gain a sense of pride and achievement by completing projects, which they can take home or sell within the Trust or on our online shop.
Richard, Nature-based Arts and Crafts:
“I enjoy the calm of the pottery but sometimes it does get a bit rowdy! I like seeing pots being made and I look at other potteries when on holiday. I like making pie dishes and larger bowls using the pottery wheel, cause it’s better for me to learn and get good at. People want stuff I've made. I'll have to see about that won’t I!”
Where can I join?
Our communities that offer nature-based arts and crafts workshops:
Taurus Crafts Upcycling
Stourbridge Pottery, forest crafts
Botton Village Creative studio and woodland studio
Delrow Forest crafts, pottery, textiles, arts and advocacy
St Albans Textiles, lino printing, pottery, digital art, painting
Oaklands Park Textiles, cane, weaving, wood work, carving, creating products to sell
Grange Village Pottery (hand throwing and production) and creative pottery
Croft Willow weaving, raw fleeces, needle felting, willow weaving, papier mache, making our own wool, candle and soap making, pottery
Larchfield Wood work, ceramics, painting, felting, embroidery, printing, decoupage, knitting, crochet, macrame, weaving, knitting, photography
Contact us
Get in contact now if you want to join our nature-based arts and crafts activities.
