Location: City College Peterborough
Course code
14136245
Tutor
Susannah Yorke
Start date
25 Sep 2025
End date
9 Jul 2026
Day & Time
Thursday 13:00 - 15:30
Are you a supported adult learner (SAL) aged 19 or over who has learning disabilities, does not have an EHCP, and you find managing stress and relaxing challenging? If you answered yes, our SAL Crafts around the World course is just what you need!
Arts and crafts can help reduce stress and enhance relaxation (Huotilainen et al. 2018). In this course, you will explore arts and crafts inspired by different cultures and countries from around the world. You’ll also learn how to plan and budget for your craft projects, making the most of your materials while keeping costs low.
What will you learn
You will, for example:
• Use a variety of materials to create unique art pieces
• Try crafts from around the world
• Discuss the history and culture behind each project
• Explore the practical side of creativity such as where to find materials, budgeting for materials, etc.
To enrol:
We’d love to meet you first to make sure this course is the right fit for you.
Please get in touch with our friendly Customer Experience Team to book an appointment with one of our tutors:
Call us on 01733 761 361
Or email admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk
If you want to see what a lesson is like, join our taster on Thursday 24 July. To book your place, just contact us using the details above.
Huotilainen, M., Rankanen M., Groth C., Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, P., & Makela, M.A. (2018). Why our brains love arts and crafts. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328337756_Why_our_brains_love_arts_and_crafts
All materials will be provided.
This course is funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Eligibility criteria apply which learners will be expected to evidence by
providing ID, proof of address and proof of income upon enrolment.
A fee will only be applicable if you’re income is over the threshold set by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
After completing this course, you can discuss with your tutor to move onto one of our other SAL courses or one of our Arts & Craft courses such as Painting for Pleasure.
For more information, please:
Visit our website www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk
Call us on 01733 761 361
Email admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk
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