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Target Population
Our fun "Hands On" Craft Center is open to people of all ages. Our aim is to pass onto both professional and the public alike the benefits of having a unique and stimulating craft program available to them whenever they need it.
You don't need any skills or knowledge. We have interesting projects for every skill level and all ages - 4 to 104! We encourage you to bring in groups of people to take part in "Hands On" activities.
In today's hectic and modern society depression, stress and loneliness can affect anyone at any time, regardless of age or gender. One of the best ways of relieving stress and feeling good about ourselves is through craft. When doing craft you can forget about your worries for a while, you concentrate on the job at hand and step into a world of imagination. When your project is finished, you gain a wonderful sense of achievement and satisfaction.
Who Can Benefit?
- Children and adults who are homebound for whatever reason
- People with disabilities including low vision, poor hearing and limited movement or motor skills.
- People of all ages who suffer from depression, stress or loneliness
- People who require low impact activities
- Grandparents and grandchildren can break down the generation gap
- People wanting to learn or try something new
- People who would like to meet and help others
- Educational institutions of all types
- Caregivers, family members, Occupational therapists looking for support/inspiration for new activities and projects to enhance the quality of life of their loved ones/clients
"Hands On"
We encourage center staff and residents to visit our "Craft Fun Center" where they can experience "hands on" craft activities.
