If you’re looking for a group of people that completely embrace imagination and uniqueness, then look no further than the Craft Club. This is a hugely creative session where anything goes, and you can produce amazing items to your heart’s content.

Each week, the volunteers come in with plans for a new project for the clients to make that day, which keeps the sessions full of variety and excitement. Some of the projects have been things such as colourful corsages, silk painting scarves, cards for all occasions, and the very popular slate painting. There are even some guest artists that come in to the club to show all of the clients some of their work, and help them with creating similar items.

Not only do the volunteers bring with them the idea of a new project for the session, but they also bring along an abundance of crafting materials. Spread out across the tables, you can find a whole host of supplies for the project ahead, whether it be roll upon roll of eye-catching fabrics, paints, scissors, patterned paper, or a variety of threads. If there is something you need to make your project look amazing, the volunteers are guaranteed to have brought it with them.

All of the clients are left with items that they feel very pleased with, proudly showing them off to people around the table. Some even offer to give their items in to be sold at future craft stalls, which are always very popular. One client said, “when we did the slate painting, I took mine home and put it up in the kitchen, and my husband couldn’t believe I’d made it!” So to make beautiful and professional projects, be sure to pop down to the Craft Club!

Held at the Stokesley and District Community Care Association, first floor of Town Close, every other Thursday from 10-12, with the opportunity for drinks throughout. Costs £2 a session, which covers access to materials and refreshments. For more information, give Phil Henderson on 01642 710085.