Memory Book: Create The Life You Love: Thursday 19.00 - 21.00

Description

Over 3-weeks/sessions, this short course will take you, step-by-step through the construction of this attractive die cut memory book. You will produce the book as shown in the photos above to embellish with your own memories and thoughts, or to give to someone for them to embellish themselves. If you have no previous paper crafting experience, this course introduce you to some of the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used in paper crafting and mixed media work such as grey/construction board, adhesives - book binders' glue and double sided red-liner tape and approaches to construction. If you are an experienced paper crafter, we also hope that you will learn something new from working with us - we have lots of tips and experience to share! You will learn about Craft4Smiles C.I.C and meet our tutors. You will be told about the other courses you offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. You will be sent all the materials and equipment needed to complete this course.

Craft4Smiles C.I.C. is crafting community that provides accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills and the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge.

Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing. Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes. No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives.