Life Stories

For young people 12 to 18 years

Step into a space where creativity meets comfort! Over this five week miniseries, explore hands-on activities that let you express your unique self. Whether you're moulding your thoughts into pinch pots, painting portraits of friends, or capturing your thoughts in a poem, Life Stories is all about crafting memories in a relaxed, cosy setting.

Come unwind, create, and make something meaningful! Healthy snacks provided. This is your time, your story, your era. 🫶

Participants must be available for all session dates:

• Monday 10 March - Air dry clay pinch pots
• Monday 17 March - portrait painting
• Monday 24 March - personalizing essential oil sprays
• Monday 31 March - recording your thoughts in a unique way (surprises to be announced!)
• Monday 7 April - crafting a decoupage memory box

Each session will include a short reading from Marianne Cronin's fictional book 'The One Hundred Years of Lennie and Margot' which this workshop series is inspired by.

Sensitive Topics Disclaimer:

This event may include discussion and images related to sensitive topics such as death and other distressing subjects. Please be aware that this event may include images, voices, and names of people who have passed away. Viewer discretion is advised, and please be mindful of your own emotional well-being while attending this event.

Please note:

• Do not attend if unwell
• If you cannot make it to the event, we strongly encourage you to cancel your ticket to ensure your spot is allocated to another person on the waitlist
• Only 1 ticket is required to attend all session dates

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