Our new course list is out, available to anyone over the age of 18 living in the County Durham area who experiences mental ill health. Please take a look:
Pebble Painting
27 June, 4, 11, 18, 25 July, 1 August
10am – 12pm…
£3
Pebbles and rocks which have been washed smooth by the sea make the perfect canvas for all kinds of artwork. In this series of classes, we will be using acrylic paint and fineliners to decorate the surfaces of the pebbles, creating mini masterpieces to take home.
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Textile Crafts
27 June, 4, 18, 25 July, 1 August
10am – 12pm
£3
This is a series of crafts involving textiles techniques which are the basics of many crafts used in producing gifts and homeware. Over the weeks you will discover five different crafts which will be based on the basics of textiles, print, knit, embroidery and weave.
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Drawing Illusions
27 June, 4, 11, 18, 25 July, 1 August
1.30 – 3.30pm
£3
Optical illusions occur when our eyes send information to our brains that tricks us into seeing something that isn’t real. We will learn the basics of pencil drawing – the different grades of graphite and how to use them, how to shade, and the important of light to bring your drawings to life. Each week we will create a new illusion using your new drawing skills. Prepare to be amazed!
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Managing Anxiety and Low Mood
27 June, 4, 11, 18, 25 July, 1 August
1.30 – 3.30pm
Free
This course is about anxiety and low mood and how both can have an impact on our daily lives. The course aims to give you self-help strategies to help you manage your anxiety or low mood yourself, building up your confidence and self-esteem and giving you the tools to manage your life in a more positive way.
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For more information or to reserve a space, please get in touch either through Facebook, by calling 0191 384 8100, emailing enquiries@stmargaretscentre.co.uk, or popping in to the centre.
You can down the full course leaflet by clicking the link below.