Take some time out and unwind with free, creative weekly workshops via Zoom for Croydon Carers Support Centre.
These sessions are open to anyone - you don't need to have any previous creative or art experience to join in.
Come and connect with others and make space to try out different creative techniques or themes each week using simple materials. You'll be able to go at your own pace in a friendly and supportive environment.
Sign up to one or many sessions. Everyone's welcome.
Let me know if you need any art materials/ supplies as we have a small budget to help with this.
Thursday 07 Apr
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom exploring mark making techniques including making your own tools. Bring some paint or ink and paper and some objects or natural finds you could use to experiment with making different markings (i.e. twigs, leaves, stones, fork, knife, spoon, pencil, cocktail sticks etc.).
NO SESSION
Thurs 28 Apr
We're taking a break for this week but will be back on Thursday 5th May.
Thursday 19 May
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom playing with simple printmaking techniques you can do at home. Your joining instruction email will contain more info about what to bring but acrylic paint, plastic packaging and kitchen roll gives you the basic idea.
Thursday 14 Apr
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom exploring mark making using a needle and thread. Bring fabric scraps, needle, thread, scissors.
Thursday 05 May
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom creating simple pieces of art from cut out paper. Bring paper, scissors or a scalpel and cutting mat if you have them (scissors will work nicely though if you don't)
Thursday 26 May
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom creating our own skyscapes (think landscapes but focussing on the sky). Bring any art materials you have at home you enjoy working with - i.e. paint/ collage/ pens/ pencils/ charcoal/ chalk.
Thursday 21 Apr
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom creating in 3D inspired by the sculptures of Alexander Caulder. Bring simple materials you can build with - cardboard (boxes), string/ wire and tape will work. You could also use bric-a-brac, masking tape, kitchen/ toilet roll tubes, old packaging etc.
Thursday 12 May
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom creating work inspired by Yayoi Kusama's artwork, particularly her use of circles and dots. Bring any art materials you have at home - paint/ collage materials/ colouring pens or pencils, as well as something circular to draw around.
Thursday 09 Jun
10.30am-11.30am
Join us for a relaxed art session on Zoom creating images from text using mixed media materials. Bring scrap paper (magazines, cardboard, newspaper, junk mail etc.), scissors, glue or tape and paints, pencils or pens.
"Steph's art class was the highlight of my week! I have realised how important it is for me to take the time to completely zone out and do something creative. Totally relaxing and fun and it really works on Zoom. I have learned a lot of new techniques which I am continuing to do. It was also nice to meet the other people and to see what they created, plus pick up ideas!"
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Connecting with Creativity is facilitated by Steph Turner
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