2026
On the first Thursday of every month, carers in North Essex come together for a relaxed craft session. Some people start a new project, while others continue working on something theyโve already begun. Each month often includes a themed activity to spark ideas and creativity.
The group is led and facilitated by Paula, who creates a warm, welcoming space for carers to unwind, chat and enjoy some time for themselves.
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Thursdays, monthly (see below for dates)
๐ค 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐บ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ, ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต, ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ
Come along for some Gentle Crafting with Paula. We chat about our wellbeing, life in general and our caring role over a cuppa. Tea/Coffee refreshments will be provided and you are welcome to bring along your lunch if you wish.
๐ For more information or to join us, contact: paula@essexcarersnetwork.co.uk
๐ ย Upcoming 2026 dates:
4th June 2026
2nd July 2026
Start the year with a mindful morning of creativity, connection, and calm through the art of Sanntangle. Using simple lines, curves, and shapes, youโll explore relaxing patterns and create beautiful designs in a supportive space with fellow carers.
Next date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
๐ Mind Sanctuary, Prentice Place, Potter Street, Harlow. CM17 9BG (Please note: weโve moved to a new venue.)
๐ Session Schedule
9:30 am โ 10:30 am โ Pattern Practice
10:30 am โ 11:15 am โ Cuppa & Chat
11:15 am โ 12:30 pm โ Tile or similar
Whether youโre new to drawing or already enjoy creative activities, this is a chance to unwind, meet others, and focus on your well-being.
โจ Booking is essential: Email rita@essexcarersnetwork.co.uk
Or text/call Rita on 07360 689 075
Future dates:
17th June
Our friendly, longโrunning crafting group enjoys sharing their creations and exploring new craft ideas together. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. At this group we ask for a ยฃ2 contribution to help replenish basic materials for each session.
๐ Tuesday evenings, Monthly (see below for upcoming dates)
๐ก 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
๐ Cadows, 24 Old Rd, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1HX
๐ For more details or to book your spot, contact: paula@essexcarersnetwork.co.uk
๐ Upcoming 2026 dates:
19th May
16th June
Weโre delighted to share that, thanks to funding from the East of England Coโop Community Carers Fund, a brandโnew craft group for family carers is launching in Braintree and the surrounding areas.
This free, welcoming group is for anyone who supports a young person or adult with a learning disability, including those with autism or other disabilities. Itโs a gentle space to step away from your caring role, enjoy some creative time, meet other family carers, and relax over a cuppa and biscuits.
Weโre completely beginnerโfriendly โ come as you are, try something new, and take home a little creation you can feel proud of.
๐๏ธThursday 28th May 2026
๐ง12.30 pm to ๐2.30 pm
๐Notley Green Community Centre, Great Notley, Essex. CM77 7US.
“๐ ๐ธ๐ข๐ด๐ฏ’๐ต ๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ค ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฏ’๐ต ๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ฏ๐บ ๐ค๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ต๐ด, ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ต๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฐ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ต ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฐ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ท๐ฆ ๐ข ๐ด๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐ถ๐ต๐ฆ๐ด. ๐๐ต ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ข๐น ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ง๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ด ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ.”
A family carer from another group said last year.
For more information or to book a place, email Paula@essexcarersnetwork.co.uk or telephone the office on 01255 554 029
Essex Carers Network staff will also have information and resources available.
Future dates coming soon…
Start the new year with a calming evening of creativity, all from the comfort of your own home. Through gentle strokes, flowing curves, and simple shapes, Sanntangle offers a mindful winter escape โ helping you relax, express yourself, and create beautiful designs. No artistic experience required!
Led by certified instructor Sam Gregory, these sessions are open to all carers โ whether youโre picking up a pen for the very first time or already enjoy drawing. Itโs a welcoming, supportive space to connect with fellow family carers, take a pause from daily routines, and focus on your well-being.
Our next date: Thursday 28th May
ย 6:30pm to 8:00pm
๐ Online via Zoom
โจ Booking is essential: Use the link button below.
Alternatively, text/call Rita on 07360 689 075
Future date:
25th June
