I'm part of the North Midlands Project team in the Mid West.
I've developed these sessions as casual online get-togethers for adults who would like to create in company. Bring your knitting, sketchbook or clay and have a chat! For those looking for inspiration, we will have the following how-tos on hand, but these activities are purely optional.
Wednesday evenings 7pm - 8pm via Zoom
27 MAY DIY NATURAL PAINTBRUSH
3 JUNE ZEN TANGLES
10 JUNE SKETCH SESH
17 JUNE BLACKOUT POETRY
To join in, email me for the details to the next session! hello@northmidlands.org.au
Wednesday 27 MAY 7pm
DIY natural paintbrushes Bridget Baldock will walk you through how to make unique paintbrushes from anything in your house or garden Materials: String or yarn, sticks or other 'handles', leaves or other 'brush' materials.
Wednesday 3 JUNE 7PM
Zen tangles. Relaxing, hypnotic, and with limitless possibilities! Materials: Textas, fineliners, biros, etc and paper.
Wednesday 10 JUNE 7PM
Sketch Sesh. Materials: Easy- Bring your sketchbook and pens!
Wednesday 17 June 7PM
Blackout Poetry. Any page torn from any book can become a work of poetry. Materials: Pages from any book, art materials (textas/paints/pencils/collage materials etc).
If needed, here are a few support services to help you, your friends and family during this time...
Being active, having a sense of belonging and having a purpose in life all contribute to happiness and good mental health. We encourage you to Act, Belong and Commit. For more on Act-Belong-Commit, check out their website.
Check out Healthway's Resources + Activity Hub for other great ideas.
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