National Creative Project (NCP)
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Every month, we put together a selection of VI-friendly creative activities for you to do from the comfort of your own home.
You'll find our February project of activities below. For more information and to request a kit, simply fill in the form.
What's our NCP?
Our NCP is for all our Members, whether you loved arts and crafts prior to your sight loss and need a helping hand to continue, or you're simply looking for something to occupy your time.
It's available to all Members and is especially popular with those unable to visit one of our centres or who simply enjoy engaging in a creative project in a comfortable environment.
You may have taken part in arts and crafts activities prior to your sight loss and feel unsure how to continue them, or you may just be looking for something to occupy your time.
We'll send you everything you need to complete your creative activity, plus easy to follow, step-by-step large print instructions, as well as audio instructions on a USB stick or on email by request.
Yes! The instructions are written with a VI user in mind, with tactile prompts and image descriptions, offering a more bespoke project than something you'd find in a craft store.
Sweet treats mandala mosaic
We’re pleased so many of you enjoyed making our seasonal mandala mosaics last year, we love picking out the colours for them! This design has a Valentines Day theme, with tiles representing chocolates, cream, caramel, sugar, roses, and even red wine! Your tiles will be sorted out for you into labelled bags for this step by step, mindful pattern. These mosaics make lovely gifts, place mats or wall decorations. (Confident beginners)
Surprise seeds 2026
It’s time for our annual Surprise Seeds project from the NCP – originally designed by the late Jim Long in 2024. In his memory, we will continue to provide seeds for members to take part in a unifying growing activity. This year, we’ll be sending carrot, spring onion, basil and cornflower seeds – separated into labelled bags. There’ll be a fact sheet about each plant in the pack to help you get started. (Small seeds but suitable for all gardening abilities)
Deer head model
This simple wooden model is made up of 20 large pieces and can be displayed on the wall once finished. This is ideal for beginners as an introduction to model making as it’s easier than our usual model kits – you can always ask for some help from family and friends! A more complex model of a Jeep will be available from March for those who are more confident with the techniques which can now be pre-ordered. (Simple – beginners)
Holiday Landscapes (watercolour painting)
This kit has been created to help you enjoy the calming, expressive nature of watercolour painting, using soft washes of colour inspired by the feeling of summer − from quiet beaches and bright gardens to peaceful countryside paths. You’ll receive a palette of 36 watercolour tablets, a variety of brushes, watercolour paper, and some high contrast masking tape to explore this versatile art technique. (Suitable for all – beginners & experienced artists)
Give us your feedback
We'd love to hear your thoughts on our activities. Your feedback is so valuable as it helps shape the work we do, so we really appreciate it when you complete and return the surveys in your kits.
We’d also love to see your finished creations! Do email us a photo of yourself with your work and let us know how you got on with it.
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If you're interested in receiving an activity kit, simply complete the form below to find out more. All our kits are free.
Please note: due to popular demand we can only offer kits to our Members.
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