Lizzie Baily
I studied art up to A level and in 2006 I started my craft club in the custom built art studio in my garden. The studio is wheelchair accessible. I welcome children of all abilities aged 4-11 to join the club. I have an assistant with me every week.
The club runs on term time Saturdays for 5 or 6 weeks from 2.30-4pm. Each course covers a different theme. The club is structured with up to 3 activities each week. After the 6 weeks, children take home everything they have made along with a photo certificate of them at work. All materials and refreshments are provided! |
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Wellspring West Sussex funds FREE places at Craft Club to children aged 4 to 11 with special needs and/or their brothers and sisters!
Some feedback I have received from parents with special needs children who have attended craft club:
"As a parent of children with differing needs, Lizzie’s Craft Club uniquely provided a prolonged and focused activity over several weeks, that they were both challenged by and really enjoyed.”
“It is quite rare to find an organisation where disabled children and their siblings are both able to attend. It also gives the parent a couple of "me time" hours (which are very rare!) in which to relax, knowing that the children are safe, looked after, and enjoying themselves.”
"Lizzie's Craft Club was a small intimate group with lots of chatting, giggling and making. The children were given lots to do and make and were encouraged to be independent and make their own decisions."
“Both children benefited from being in a small group with a supportive, friendly atmosphere. They liked being able to do a wide range of craft based activities using a variety of materials and media which have developed their skills. We are often wary of leaving our son alone due to his severe sight impairment but in this case we were confident that he would be supported and remain safe and he loved being able to demonstrate his creative abilities in a safe and nurturing environment. “
“Craft club is such good fun for the children (and parents). It is a safe place for my son to express himself creatively and have fun!!! He learnt new skills and I was able to see him develop socially by mixing with the other children. The setting is very relaxing and unthreatening. The children especially enjoy the animals and my son always wanted to go.”
"What a fantastic time the boys had at craft club over the last few weeks. They were so proud of all their artwork, and rightly so, they really made some fantastic things with your help. It's so lovely to see the poster of all their photos showing them in full flow, and what a lovely memory. Really can't say enough how grateful we are for all your effort, time, patience and inspiration. It's so nice for my son to be able to participate in craft activities with his twin and to be helped to fulfil his potential in such a warm and encouraging environment. This has helped his ability to participate fully in school art classes and to be so proud of his achievements.”
Please contact me if you would like to know more or to book places at Craft Club.
Lizzie Baily [email protected]
Some feedback I have received from parents with special needs children who have attended craft club:
"As a parent of children with differing needs, Lizzie’s Craft Club uniquely provided a prolonged and focused activity over several weeks, that they were both challenged by and really enjoyed.”
“It is quite rare to find an organisation where disabled children and their siblings are both able to attend. It also gives the parent a couple of "me time" hours (which are very rare!) in which to relax, knowing that the children are safe, looked after, and enjoying themselves.”
"Lizzie's Craft Club was a small intimate group with lots of chatting, giggling and making. The children were given lots to do and make and were encouraged to be independent and make their own decisions."
“Both children benefited from being in a small group with a supportive, friendly atmosphere. They liked being able to do a wide range of craft based activities using a variety of materials and media which have developed their skills. We are often wary of leaving our son alone due to his severe sight impairment but in this case we were confident that he would be supported and remain safe and he loved being able to demonstrate his creative abilities in a safe and nurturing environment. “
“Craft club is such good fun for the children (and parents). It is a safe place for my son to express himself creatively and have fun!!! He learnt new skills and I was able to see him develop socially by mixing with the other children. The setting is very relaxing and unthreatening. The children especially enjoy the animals and my son always wanted to go.”
"What a fantastic time the boys had at craft club over the last few weeks. They were so proud of all their artwork, and rightly so, they really made some fantastic things with your help. It's so lovely to see the poster of all their photos showing them in full flow, and what a lovely memory. Really can't say enough how grateful we are for all your effort, time, patience and inspiration. It's so nice for my son to be able to participate in craft activities with his twin and to be helped to fulfil his potential in such a warm and encouraging environment. This has helped his ability to participate fully in school art classes and to be so proud of his achievements.”
Please contact me if you would like to know more or to book places at Craft Club.
Lizzie Baily [email protected]
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