Speakers: Dr Mia Hobbs & Dr Paula Redmond
Craft: General
Experience: Suitable for all
Summary: We will use our psychological expertise to provide an exploration into the science behind how and why knitting benefits our mental health. We will introduce the Creative Restoration model which summarises the main themes arising from research.
Speaker: Jane Crowfoot
Craft: General
Experience: suitable for all abilities.
Summary: Join Jane for this evening presentation where she will show examples of her work and talk about her design process, as well as her mission to highlight the differences between home-made and handmade, the importance of recognising yarn crafts as a stage for creativity, and the validation of traditional skills.
Speaker: Sue Maton
Craft: General
Experience: All abilities
Summary: Using examples of her designs, and course members’ work, Sue will explain her design process, what inspires and drives her, and how she sees her work developing in the future.
