National Creative Wellbeing Project (NCWP)
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Every month, we put together a selection of VI-friendly creative activities for you to do from the comfort of your own home.
You'll find our July project of activities below. For more information and to request a kit, simply fill in the form.
What's our NCWP?
Our NCWP is for all our Members, whether you loved arts and crafts prior to your sight loss and need a helping hand to continue, or you're simply looking for something to occupy your time.
It's available to all Members and is especially popular with those unable to visit one of our centres or who simply enjoy engaging in a creative project in a comfortable environment.
You may have taken part in arts and crafts activities prior to your sight loss and feel unsure how to continue them, or you may just be looking for something to occupy your time.
We'll send you everything you need to complete your creative activity, plus easy to follow, step-by-step large print instructions, as well as audio instructions on a USB stick or on email by request.
Yes! The instructions are written with a VI user in mind, with tactile prompts and image descriptions, offering a more bespoke project than something you'd find in a craft store.
Woodland trio – hedgehog
The second of our woodland trio models is now available. This hedgehog model has around 20 pieces and is suitable for both beginners and more experienced model makers. You will receive a step-by-step graphic guide with your model. The mouse is still available if you haven’t done this one yet, and the Squirrel will be available in the Autumn. (Beginners/easy)
Fish mosaic
We hope you enjoy this bespoke mosaic Reanna has designed for you to complete over the summer. It contains a mixture of iridised tiles which reflect the light and appear to change colour like real fish scales. It also comes with blue grout to create a special decoration for your home or a gift for a loved one. Tiles will be pre-sorted for you into labelled bags, and you’ll receive a step-by-step instruction guide. (Moderate difficulty/confident beginners)
Cactus
A project for our indoor gardeners. This kit contains a decorative ceramic bowl on a stand. Included are all you need to nurture your own little cacti. There are a variety of cactus seeds and a large plastic bag to keep them covered while they germinate. If you have a warm greenhouse, you can try growing the seeds in there. We have also included some nasturtium seeds to grow in the pot instead, if you’d prefer a trailing plant instead of a cactus. (Beginners/easy)
Also available
Summer mandala mosaic - We still have seasonal mandala kits available – this is a simple design of concentric circles. We’ve pre-sorted your tiles for you into labelled bags.
Give us your feedback
We'd love to hear your thoughts on our activities. Your feedback is so valuable as it helps shape the work we do, so we really appreciate it when you complete and return the surveys in your kits.
We’d also love to see your finished creations! Do email us a photo of yourself with your work and let us know how you got on with it.
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If you're interested in receiving an activity kit, simply complete the form below to find out more. All our kits are free.
Please note: due to popular demand we can only offer kits to our Members.
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