We had a beautiful start to our 3 day creative workshop!
Day 1 was all about slowing down and connecting with nature.
The group enjoyed:
A walk to Maindee Gateway Garden and St Mary’s Garden
Plant recognition & mindful sketching
Flower and leaf printing onto fabric through a Japanese method, tataki-zomé
Decorating wood slices with floral prints
Refreshments – tea and cake!!
It was great to introduce the group to the pockets of nature and learning about the local Welsh flora and fauna. Having Kathy join us as the nature based expert with her wealth of knowledge to share with the group was insightful.
Aysha R provided a timely faith based reminder about embracing nature and nurturing wellbeing through Allahs creations, signs around us, from the Quran and sunnah.
A huge thank you to young volunteer Syd for bringing this project to life with the support of Grow Wild Kew Gardens
Next we will be translating our sketches at the embroidery workshops where we’ll be inspired by our nature findings!
Booking and registration are *essential* for all activities and projects this month! Please take note of changes in regular activities and events. Rahm Within https://forms.gle/bWekPP1U5WqTCxF18 BME Boys U11 Sports Skills https://forms.gle/CdjZWk7ua5rMnJC86 Saturday Kids Club Details to be shared via Whatsapp Updates Groups (Join the group via the link below)! The Wellbeing Patch https://forms.gle/AABjdahJcEDxjbjr9 Gupshup Ladies…
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our Floral Jewellery Workshop. It was a lovely session filled with creativity and hands on making. Feedback included: • this is great for my hand to eye coordination especially for my age • I love learning new crafts • I usually don’t do anything like…
The YMCO young ladies group have been revisiting skills and tools developed during this workshop, giving them a chance to focus on something just for themselves – outside of work, exams, studying and the everyday stresses of life. They are working on their final pottery pieces and appreciating all the work it takes to create…
A walk to Maindee Gateway Garden and St Mary’s Garden
Plant recognition & mindful sketching
Flower and leaf printing onto fabric through a Japanese method, tataki-zomé
Decorating wood slices with floral prints
Refreshments – tea and cake!!
It was great to introduce the group to the pockets of nature and learning about the local Welsh flora and fauna. Having Kathy join us as the nature based expert with her wealth of knowledge to share with the group was insightful.
Aysha R provided a timely faith based reminder about embracing nature and nurturing wellbeing through Allahs creations, signs around us, from the Quran and sunnah. 
A huge thank you to young volunteer Syd for bringing this project to life with the support of Grow Wild Kew Gardens
Next we will be translating our sketches at the embroidery workshops where we’ll be inspired by our nature findings! 
