Dr Carys Banks, from the University of Surrey, has been working with several learning disability provider organisations to explore loneliness and social connectedness among adults with learning disabilities. Part of the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Dr Bank’s research also considers how staff can play a vital role in helping people build...
Our Art and Craft Workshop has been working on a lavender bag project. Participants have been learning how to use sewing machines and practising by making lavender bags using our handwoven fabrics from our Weavery Workshop and lavender grown in our Garden Workshop. Some of the lavender bags, made entirely by our participants, were sold...
Our craft workshop group has been working on a beautiful wall hanging. Our support worker, Tarandeep, was inspired by our residents’ woven textile work and set up a group project to create a wall hanging using patchwork techniques to showcase the level of skill and talent they all possess. The wall hanging comprises 50 small squares...
If you’re in search of truly unique, handmade festive gifts that make a difference, then our Etsy shop is the place for you. Our diverse range of handmade creations are conceived in our Art and Craft, Weavery and Ceramics studios. The workshops we offer cater to all levels of abilities and cover a wide variety...